I would like some help figuring where a short.

Tiny
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I would like some help figuring where a short could possibly be. I have a 1994 Chevy 1500. When I first purchased the vehicle, I noticed that sometimes the dash lights would not come on unless I wiggled the switch a little. After about 2 months of this, they stopped working all together. I decided it was time to buy a new switch. This switch is the kind that runs the headlights and running lights. After installing the switch, I still had no lights. After playing with the wires and checking to see if they were good, I checked the fuses and the parking light fuse was blown. After replacing that, they worked. Now every week or so, I blow a fuse. Depends on how often I use it. The switch and the wiring to the switch seem good. I see so apparent breaks or tight bends to where I would believe that a wire is broken on the inside. Any help is appreciated. Like I said I know it has to be a short somewhere, but when the switch is on, I still have head lights. Just the running lights and and dash lights will be blown
Thursday, March 14th, 2013 AT 1:49 AM

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Tiny
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That is a tough one because it could be anywhere. Have you checked light sockets to make sure nothing has melted down?
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Thursday, March 14th, 2013 AT 1:51 AM
Tiny
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No but I can in the morning.
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Thursday, March 14th, 2013 AT 2:00 AM
Tiny
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Just give them a check. Hopefully it is something that simple.
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Thursday, March 14th, 2013 AT 2:02 AM
Tiny
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No the lights were not an issue. Gotta be a short somewhere
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Saturday, March 16th, 2013 AT 1:28 AM

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