Direct shorts

Tiny
RJHIGGINS
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  • 1988 CHEVROLET VAN
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How can I find a direct short to ground
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 AT 1:57 AM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Start by replacing the fuse with a 12 volt light bulb such as a brake light. Then you can unplug things to find which ones make the light go off or dim indicating the short is removed from the circuit.
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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 AT 2:14 AM
Tiny
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I blow a fuse only when I turn on the headlights
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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 AT 2:24 AM
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What fuse is blowing?
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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 AT 2:32 AM
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Tail lps 20 amp
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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 AT 2:34 AM
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PROTECH1980
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Do you have a trailer wire harness? Check that make sure it isnt pinched or rubbing on something causing a short to ground.
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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 AT 2:40 AM
Tiny
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No what else could it be
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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 AT 2:45 AM
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PROTECH1980
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Like carradiodoc stated, your going to have to make a short checker, get yourself a wiring diagram and start unplugging bulbs etc. Circuits/ and anything on that circuit, It is a process of elimination to find a short/ It will take time and testing. Anybody can guess at it, but it is you that is going to have to do the testing. I cant locate a good diagram for you, maybe one of the other guys can find or post one.
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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 AT 3:12 AM

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