2003 Honda Civic DRL Lights not on, fuse blow.

2003 HONDA CIVIC
146,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHALO
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My DRL Lights not come on because a fuse 10Amp. was blow up do you know how found the short circuit, thanks[img:d285bc45e4]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/341063_image484_1.gif[/img:d285bc45e4]
Jul 16, 2010 at 9:01 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Chalo,

Which 10 A fuse is blowing?

Does replacing with a new one result in it blowing too?
Jul 17, 2010 at 9:13 PM
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CHALO
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yes the fuse was blow again and again must be a short circuit .
Jul 18, 2010 at 11:37 PM
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KHLOW2008
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You did not specify which fuse is blowing.

Was any repairs carried out prior to this happening?
Any impact damages?
Jul 19, 2010 at 1:10 AM
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CHALO
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Hi I don't remeber exactly what is the number but there is two fuses the one what is hot all the time this one is blow, i think is the number 11 or 12


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Jul 19, 2010 at 10:51 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Fuse # 12 ( 7.5 A) is specifically for the Multiplex and DRL Control Unit.

Unplug the DRL and Multiplex control unit and retest if the fuse blows, test the Yellow/Red wire ( terminal # 12 of DRL Control unit for short ciucuit to body.
Jul 20, 2010 at 12:17 AM
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