smelt like an electrical fire

2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
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SCOTT6669
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On montero sport it smelt like i was having an electrical fire. fuse was melted in fuse box and now i have no running lights or tail lights. i am trying to find a free wiring diagram for it. does anyone know where i can get one

i am trying to trace back the wires to check if any are grounding out anywhere
Mar 20, 2012 at 2:50 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That is a good idea. Trace them to identify if there are shorts. Also, check the sockets for damage or areas that are melted
Mar 20, 2012 at 3:07 AM
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