My car tail lights are out and it keeps blowing the fuse that i put in.?
Hey Dave, as you know the fuse is a circuit protection feature ,if it continually blows you have a circuit overload. This can be in the form of crossed or unwanted ground circuits. If the power to the interior or tailights is interrupted by a bare wire to ground or the lamp assemblies have defects causing a short to ground, this would cause the repeated blown fuses. It is not recommended you put a larger amperage fuse or jumper wire to circumvent the fuse as this may cause the wiring to overheat and start fires. If a larger fuse or jumper is used to diagnose the problems ensure it is removed before attempting to drive the car. When this mode of diagnosis is employed the wireing will overheat, the technician will feel the wiring harnesses and connections to locate the hot spots, which in turn will indicate where the problem is located. hope this helps good luck
My SIR fuse keeps blowing how do i fix it?
the SIR fuse on my 2004 Avalanche Z71 keeps blowing and it sets off the airbag light on my dash and turns off the temperature gauge on my mirror. i took it to the shop and tried to run a diagnostic and the truck started having a rough idle and it would die every time and we figured out it was the fuse replaced it and it did it again about a week later and replaced it again and it blew 2 days later and replaced it again and now i cant even put a new fuse in there without it blowing when i start up the truck. and the truck still runs fine and everything but just seeing the light it gets kinda annoying. Need help i don't know what to do with i anymore
My sprinkler keeps blowing fuse. How do I find out why and fix the problem? How do I check for the problem?
when is it blowing the fuse? just when the timer is plugged in and none of the zones are running? or do they blow once the timer turns on a specific zone. bad solenoids, valves, or wire connections will often blow a fuse. if the timer just blows fuses when it its plugged in, unhook all wires except for the power wires (AC 1 and AC2) if it still blows the fuse, then either your power wire going to the timer is touching somewhere, or if that is okay, the timer needs to be replaced. if the fuse blows on a certain zone, you may need a wire locator or the help of a professional to find the problem. you need to find the valves and check for power at the valve that is blowing the fuse, if power, replace the solenoid and maybe the valve if the solenoid does not fix the problem. if no power, you have a short and will need a locator to track down the wiring problem. good luck and hope this helps
Why does the fuse keep blowing in my room?
This is serious and if not corrected, can cause a house fire. OK there are some things you can do to narrow down the possible causes. First: Identify which receptacles in the entire house are powered by this fuse/circuit breaker. Sometimes they will power more than just one room. So WHILE THE FUSE IS TRIPPED, go around and check which receptacles are dead. This would give you a good indication as to which receptacles are powered by this fuse. Second: (STILL WHILE THE FUSE IS TRIPPED), Check each and every item that has been plugged into these receptacles. Pay attention to the cords where they are connected to the plug and to where the cord goes into the item each one is supplying power to. Look for any insulation that may have worn off the cord and showing bare wires. The bare wires may be the source of the "short" that is tripping your fuse. Third: UNPLUG EVERYTHING THAT IS PLUGGED INTO THESE RECEPTACLLES and then reset/replace your fuse. If the fuse still blows/trips, then your problem is most likely in the wiring that is in the walls. This could be from the wires laying across a sharp edge that has finally cut through the cable and is now causing a short. It can also be from a brad/staple that an electrican got too carried away with and set it too deep on the cable and the brad/staple finally cut into the wiring and is causing a short. Forth: If after you do Step 3 and find that the problem is in the wall, you SHOULD NOT RESET THE FUSE! Resetting the fuse may eventually cause a fire in the walls/house. HAVE AN ELECTRICIAN COME OUT TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM!
Ctsy fuse on my 1993 chevy c1500 series keeps blowing out. how do I fix it?
check under the carpet on the drivers side, there is a shorted wire there.
How do I fix my KC lights from blowing the fuse when I turn them on?
You definately have a short. However, I have customized so many trucks for customers. Let me tell you the best way to hook up those KCs. You'll get consistantly better lighting through and though. Run your hot wire straight to the battery using the largest guage wire you can reasonably afford. Now run switch in your ground wire. SEE? Now you're getting straight twelve volts to your lights without the amp drop that the switch causes.
Why does my brake light fuse keep blowing out?
If none of your three brake lights is working, it's doubtful that all of the individual bulbs have burned out. It's far more likely you have an electrical system problem. It may sound complicated and expensive, but don't worry. Odds are the electrical system trouble is nothing more than a failed brake light system fuse.Each part of the car's electrical system corresponds to a fuse, which protects it from amperage overload; if one electrical component blows out, the rest of the car doesn't get fried. If the fuse fails, electricity can't reach the lights, which may be in fine working order otherwise.Like all fuses, the brake light system fuse can be found in the power distribution centre, which is under the dashboard or tucked away underneath the hood. Never heard of the power distribution centre? It's just the technical name for a fuse box. Using your car's manual, locate the fuse that correlates to the brake lights.You'll need a connect test light for the next step (you can get one at any auto parts store.) Turn your car's ignition to the "on" position, grab the connect test light and attach it to a ground, like the dash or the body of the car, and gently press the tip of the tester to each of the fuse's two ends. Now, press down lightly on the gas pedal. Does the test light illuminate? If so, the fuse is functional, and the problem most likely is a used-up brake light bulb. If, however, the test light illuminates when the connection is only pressed against one side of the fuse, the fuse is faulty. If the test light fails to light at all, regardless of where it's connected to the fuse, you definitely need to replace the fuse.But wait, you're not done -- once you put in a new fuse, you'll need to test it again. If both lights trigger, the fuse is working and the repair is complete. If the new fuse doesn't work while you have a foot on the pedal, the circuit itself is shorted out. That's a more complicated and expensive fix, which will need to be handled by a professional mechanic.Hope it helps.