Electrical Problem
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Electrical Problem
Sorry its kind of a repost but i have more info and really need the help. My #8 under the hood fuse keeps blowing immedietly. It controls my running lights, tail lights, and dash illumination. Im at a loss, i dont know where to look or what to do. Can anyone help me?
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Yes that would be correct. IIRC the wire harness that gos to the tail lights runs down the drivers side of the frame and there is a plug back there near the tail lights under the truck. find this plug and unplug it that will isolate the tail lights. some one correct me if I'm wrong.
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You're correct. I've pulled my bed a couple of times for various projects. There will be a big plug between the spare tire and the bumper. Three plugs actually, if you have the tow package and a dually with fender lights. If the OP disconnects the tail lights and the fuse doesn't blow, he'll have isolated the problem.
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No, they are separate circuits.
Do you have wiring diagrams, and do you know how to follow them? These are for your 2000. See below.
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Well............... mostly.
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Do you have wiring diagrams, and do you know how to follow them? These are for your 2000. See below.
There are no stupid questions here at FTE.
Well............... mostly.
Pop
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From: Albemarle NC
Pop's got you covered with the Diagrams, Wow ever when I said too unplug your tail lights I was giving you a place to start and Isolate your tail lights from your problem. Unplug and fuse don't blow problem found, Unplug and fuse still blows time for more searching.