2001 Ford F250 brake light fuse

2001 FORD F-250
122,000 MILES • V10 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KATWELL1031
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I have a 2001 Ford F250 Super Duty V10. Trailer brake isn't working, keeps popping fuse for the brake lights as well...ideas? Is there a fuse diagram for someone who doesn't have a manual?

Kim
Aug 10, 2011 at 9:09 AM
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CARADIODOC
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A simple trick to finding a short is to replace the blown fuse with a pair of spade terminals, then use small jumper wires to connect them to a 12 volt light bulb. A brake light bulb works well. When the circuit is live and the short is present, the bulb will be full brightness and hot so be sure it's not laying on the carpet or against a plastic door panel. Now you can unplug electrical connectors and move things around to see what makes the short go away. When it does, the bulb will get dim or go out.
Aug 10, 2011 at 12:23 PM
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