electrical problem

1994 FORD AEROSTAR
120,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MBEAVY
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i have a 1994 ford aerostar 3.0 engine. my turn signals won't work, and every new fuse i install pops immediately. how do i find the short?
Jul 23, 2011 at 6:53 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Remove all indicator globes including any side guard indicators, turn on left and start replacing globes, do same with right side, hopefully when you hit the globe with the faulty wire the fuse will pop.
Jul 23, 2011 at 10:49 PM
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MBEAVY
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Thanks for responding to my question. I tried to do what you suggested, but as soon as i put in a fuse, even with all the bulbs out, it would blow. this is a 15 amp fuse spot, and I did try a 30 amp once and it stayed on for 10 seconds, then blew, but not long enough for me to re-insert any bulbs. Any idea what this is telling me? Any advice would be welcome. Thank you
Jul 24, 2011 at 8:02 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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un plug the indicator switch and try again.
Jul 24, 2011 at 9:52 PM
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MBEAVY
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Do you mean the flasher?
Jul 25, 2011 at 5:25 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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yes, same thing
Jul 25, 2011 at 7:47 PM
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