Do you mean that you have pictures? You have to post at least 25 posts before you can post picture links. You upload your pics to photobucket and then provide the IMG link for that picture here to share with us. Post up a few things and try not to resurrect a really old thread unless you are having similar issues. Just make short post on a few threads until you get to 25 posts. Don't flame on people. When you get to 25 or more post you should also be able to post a signature and you can put your truck make, year, any mods and how many miles on your truck in the new sig.
Post away bro.

 

Been fighting this parking lamp problem for weeks. I tried everything it seems. Then I read the post about the coin. Sure enough, I had a quarter lodged in there. Problem solved. Thanks FTE!

 

Hi everyone I'm having the same problem with my 2001 f350 7.3l. Fuse number 8 keeps blowing, which is the fuse for my instrument cluster lights and running lights. I do not know how to fix it any ideas or tips would be very helpful.
Thanks - figgy

 

Hi everyone I'm having the same problem with my 2001 f350 7.3l. Fuse number 8 keeps blowing, which is the fuse for my instrument cluster lights and running lights. I do not know how to fix it any ideas or tips would be very helpful.
Thanks - figgy

 

Hi everyone I'm having the same problem with my 2001 f350 7.3l. Fuse number 8 keeps blowing, which is the fuse for my instrument cluster lights and running lights. I do not know how to fix it any ideas or tips would be very helpful.
Thanks - figgy

 

Mine ended up being a short on the trailer harness (the wires that run to the 8pin connector, assuming you have the towing pkg). Some of the wires had rubbed against the frame and would occasionally short when they moved just so that the hot wire would touch the frame. Ended up rewiring the entire harness from the brake controller to the 8pin connector and never had a problem again - been good for a year and a half now.

 

Could a bad clock spring cause this fuse to blow?

 

i havesame problem on my 06 f350 and see remote relay had been mentioned. i just installed aftermarket stereo.... can this be my problem?

 

In my 30+ years of troubleshoot electrical problems, the first question i would ask what was done last before the problem started. So the answer to your question would be good chance that you nicked a wire while changing out the stereo.
Chuck

 

My truck has the same problem but my fuses are good i have a 04 5.4 and it use pop fuse 15 at random times which was for the exterior lights but now it doesnt but my lights dont work but my tow mirror lights do work can i run a switch?

Any suggestions

 

I traced out the tan and white wire that gives power to fuse 8. Replaced it because it is known to burn up. I pulled my spare tire and checked the entire trailer light harness and all the connectors at the bumper. Still nothing. I pulled my after market radio that has been installed for years, no problems. Replaced sockets in the rear running lights......and the front. I pulled the passenger side kick panel to look for problems, nothing. I pulled my headlight switch. Took it completely apart nothing looked burned up or going to ground. But wait for it.......I disconnected my brake controller from under the dash and BOOM! The 18th fuse I put into slot # 8 didn't blow and everything started working. This problem has taken up my entire week end but it's a great feeling when you finally find the problem!!! Good luck and God bless!

 

I wanted to post my experience with this problem as no one else seemed to have the same cause. Be sure you check your truck topper wires at the back of the bed (on the left side of the tailgate on my F150)...

What happened is one of my kids apparently got in and connected together the two harness connectors that are supposed to connect to the truck topper...

Of course this made a short and was causing 15A fuse #6 (under the hood) to blow...

 

I haven't seen anyone post the solution I found that worked. Pulled the cover to the fuse panel off and found that the main ground was rusted and corroded. Cleaned it up and reassembled started the truck and it works great. Used 11 fuses while trouble shooting but that's better than any of the alternatives. BTW - I WOULD TRY THIS FIRST IN ALL OF THE CASES THAT I SAW WITH DIFFERENT FUSES BLOWING WITH SIMILAR SYMPTOMS

 

So glad for forums!! After my techs spent an hour chasing all the wires for the lights, I asked what the problem was on the customer's truck. After telling me, I searched and found you guys! Problem solved: it was a penny in that unused open connector behind the kick panel.

 

I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM EXPECT IT WAS A QUARTER IF NOT FOR THIS MAN I DONT KNOW WHAT ID HAVE DONE