how can i find a direct short to ground
Mar 14, 2011 at 6:57 PM
direct shorts
RJHIGGINS
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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.
Mar 14, 2011 at 7:14 PM
i blow a fuse only when i turn on the headlights
Mar 14, 2011 at 7:24 PM
What fuse is blowing?
Mar 14, 2011 at 7:32 PM
tail lps 20 amp
Mar 14, 2011 at 7:34 PM
Do you have a trailer wire harness? Check that make sure it isnt pinched or rubbing on something causing a short to ground.
Mar 14, 2011 at 7:40 PM
no what else could it be
Mar 14, 2011 at 7:45 PM
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.
Mar 14, 2011 at 8:12 PM
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