1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Early Eighties Bullnose Ford Truck

Interior Lights Fuse Keeps Blowing

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 11-23-2014, 06:27 PM
LARIAT 85's Avatar
LARIAT 85
LARIAT 85 is offline
Cargo Master
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Florence, SC
Posts: 3,362
Likes: 0
Received 17 Likes on 16 Posts
Interior Lights Fuse Keeps Blowing

I have replaced the fuse that powers the interior lights (and dash clock) on my truck 3 times in the past two years. There is obviously a problem somewhere.

Does anybody have any ideas on where I should start checking?
 
  #2  
Old 11-23-2014, 06:49 PM
ctubutis's Avatar
ctubutis
ctubutis is offline
Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Denver Metro Area, CO
Posts: 22,405
Received 72 Likes on 56 Posts
Look at the wiring connector on/near the floor down by the driver's seat belt and the B pillar... there are a few wires in there that power the upper-rear interior cab light (and map lights, if equipped).

That same small harness runs along the floor underneath the rocker cover... remove that cover and check out the condition of those wires; on mine, rust and abrasion caused a short circuit there.
 
  #3  
Old 11-23-2014, 08:37 PM
Franklin2's Avatar
Franklin2
Franklin2 is offline
Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Virginia
Posts: 53,630
Likes: 0
Received 1,680 Likes on 1,357 Posts
I agree. Under the door sill/rocker cover and at the back corner on the driver's side. I have had problems there several times.
 
  #4  
Old 11-23-2014, 09:54 PM
LARIAT 85's Avatar
LARIAT 85
LARIAT 85 is offline
Cargo Master
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Florence, SC
Posts: 3,362
Likes: 0
Received 17 Likes on 16 Posts
Thank you, gentlemen. I will check this area and see what I find.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
diamondbackmike2004
2017+ Super Duty
2
10-14-2017 12:00 PM
Sdavis444
2007 - 2014 Expedition & Navigator
1
10-11-2017 12:16 PM
LittleRedRanger4.0
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
7
11-15-2012 08:02 AM
F 250 6 liter
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
2
08-24-2010 08:35 PM
kasparsport
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
9
07-11-2003 12:30 PM



Quick Reply: Interior Lights Fuse Keeps Blowing



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:22 PM.