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Fuse keeps popping

Tiny
MIKI001ME
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The fuse that controls the headlights and dashboard lights keeps popping on my 99 Mercury Cougar, 110000 miles. An after market stereo was installed (poorly) by the previous owner. I have taped up all the exposed wires, but it still does this. There seems to be no set pattern. It can pop after 2 seconds or take weeks. The last time it was fine for two months and I thougth I had it fixed. Any suggestions?
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Tuesday, September 12th, 2006 AT 6:26 AM

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Tiny
MERCCRUISER
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I have the same problem in my 84 Grand Marquis. I believe it has something to do with the way ford/mercury series their fuses. This is the only car ive owned that has this problem.
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Monday, September 18th, 2006 AT 12:01 AM
Tiny
HALFCALF1979
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I had that problem and just finally took it in dont do what I did and put in a bigger fuse. Cost me lots more in the long run :(
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Sunday, February 4th, 2007 AT 1:05 AM
Tiny
MERLIN2021
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The car has a short, if you don't know how to trace shorts, either scrap the car or take it to a qualified guy!
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Monday, March 5th, 2007 AT 4:27 AM
Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Have you guys unplugged the connector to the light switch and looked at it? Try it!
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Thursday, March 8th, 2007 AT 2:51 PM
Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Make sure the radio installer didn't put the radio on the light cicuit!
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Thursday, March 8th, 2007 AT 3:57 PM

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