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Old Mar 23, 2016 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredsparky
Jed,

As an electrician I can tell you that your switch will not blow the fuse, but if you keep on replacing the fuse, you will eventually need to replace the switch, maybe the whole fuse block and/or the wiring harness.

Troubleshooting vehicle wiring does require some basic electrical and test equipment knowledge. That does not mean you are dumb. I don't know how to fix my computer, so when it f's up, I take it to a guy who knows computers.

I strongly suggest taking your truck in to an vehicle elec. shop preferably, not a dealer. It will be cheaper in the short and long run than throwing unneeded parts at the truck.

If you keep messing around, you will do more damage. Get someone's help who knows electrical troubleshooting.

Best of luck,
Larry

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At a MINIMUM you should have wiring diagrams, a DVOM, and a basic understanding of circuitry.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2016 | 10:26 AM
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Problem fixed

Bad switch (the dimmer side at least) After tracing wires for 3 days, I tried a junk yard switch. Problem solved. Been working fine since.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2016 | 11:41 AM
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Thanks for the follow up,Good Job.
 
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