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2000 Ford Excursion can't find cause of fuse shorting out

Tiny
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  • 2000 FORD EXCURSION
  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 207,000 MILES
The trip computer turn signals and seat heater keep shorting out 15a fuse. Have checked heaters, wipers and
lights and can't find the cause. Runs for about 4 hours with new fuse, then shorts out.
Monday, January 25th, 2010 AT 3:26 PM

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Tiny
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Try disconnecting the plug for the heated seat. Chances are something has shorted there. You can do it at the switch or I believe you have access to the wiring under the seats.

Let me know if that changes things, and thanks for using 2carpros. Com.

Joe
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Monday, January 25th, 2010 AT 9:56 PM
Tiny
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We have unplugged seat heater, put a new switch in directional signal and high beam arm, taken down steering column and removed seats to check wiring there, but still blowing out fuses. What else do you suggest? Thanks again
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Monday, February 1st, 2010 AT 8:40 AM
Tiny
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I'm glad to help. This is going to be a tough one. Is the trip odometer that you mentioned on the overhead consule or the one with the speedometer?
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Monday, February 1st, 2010 AT 7:38 PM
Tiny
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The trip computer is on the overhead console. Thanks again.
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Monday, February 1st, 2010 AT 8:39 PM
Tiny
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I would suggest starting there to check for a short. You'll need to remove the overhead panel.
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 AT 7:51 AM
Tiny
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Thank you. We remove the overhead panel and let you know.
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 AT 9:19 AM
Tiny
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Let me know what you find. Electrical shorts can be a pain, so try to be patient.
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 AT 10:28 PM

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