Thread: Blown Fuse
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Old 11-10-2005, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by sailor15015
...It blew on me twice tonight the moment I put it in reverse. Can anyone think of what might be shorting out? Switch at the shifter, trannie, bulbs themselves? I'd love to hear from anyone who has even a hint of a suggestion before I just start randomly replacing parts. I'd like to have a plan of attack. Thanks in advance.
If the switch is in the positive leg, there is likely a short to ground in the wiring between the switch and the bulbs. Try removing both lamps and checking resistance of the socket terminals to ground. One may be grounded, but both should not be.

Best I can come up with at this time.
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