blowing Tail light fuse and Gauge fuses

Old Oct 17, 2012 | 01:47 AM
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A couple days ago my tail light and dash lights fuse blew and when I got up in the morning my gauge cluster fuse had blown also. I've replaced them both but they keep blowing. has anyone had this problem and if so can ya lead me in the right direction?.. oh my car is an 02 with the 3800..
 
Old Oct 17, 2012 | 09:25 AM
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start looking for a shorted wire. have you done any work on the car before this started
 
Old Oct 17, 2012 | 02:20 PM
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You either have a shorted wire or your using the wrong amperage on the fuses.
Check your wiring as craby noted.
 
Old Oct 18, 2012 | 11:19 AM
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I haven't worked on it recently. I know it's a short somewhere but I HATE tracing wiring for shorts. I figured I'd post it on here and see if anyone had had a similar problem
 
Old Oct 18, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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i have seen similar issues but with different solutions. check wires under the carpet in back. check wires to stereo if aftermarket, pull door sills off and look for issues, look for any work thats been done and check it out if you find anything.
 
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