Givi Trekker Spotlights stopped working

[MIKE R]

Givi Trekker Spotlights stopped working yesterday.

Today I traced the fault...the fuse....but it hadn't blown...it had melted!!!!

I have now replaced the fuse holder and the fuse!

BUT

Any idea what could cause a fuse to melt before it blew

Many thanks

Mike

 

[yoyo]

I've seen it happen where there has been a build up of resistance rather than a dead short, they can be difficult to trace though.

 

[tomatocity]

I've seen it happen where there has been a build up of resistance rather than a dead short, they can be difficult to trace though.

Agree with yoyo. Cleanup all connections and check the wiring for heat stress.

 

[MIKE R]

The fuse holder was damaged on one side only but I've now replaced that (and the fuse, obviously)

No other sign of damage to any wires so I hope I've solved it.

I did have an issue with a relaya few months age in the GiVI Spots circuit with a relay being live 24/7 that was draining the battery. Could this have caused the start of the problem?

Mike