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Joe 20
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 2:11 pm    Post subject: Short? Reply with quote

My 73 has started blowing the number 1 fuse when I put my right turn signal on. Also the right brake light is out, even with a good fuse. Since they are both on the same circuit, can I assume that it is a short and a short most probably in the wire that supplies the power to that side (pod)? All wires look to be good but I haven't really gotten into it yet. Thank you in advance for any help. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 8:54 pm    Post subject: Re: Short? Reply with quote

I would first check the bulb to verify if the filiment is ok.

Then I woiuld pull all wires to that fuse and attach one at a time until the fuse blows-then trace that circuit that caused the blown fuse.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 7:05 am    Post subject: Re: Short? Reply with quote

I would also check and make sure you don't have any water in the socket from a bad seal on the light that will also blow a fuse.
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PostPosted: Mon May 01, 2017 7:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Short? Reply with quote

Looked at it a little today. Brake light was just a loose wire... Turn signal bulb is good, still blows the fuse when right is used...have to check further.
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PostPosted: Tue May 02, 2017 9:06 am    Post subject: Re: Short? Reply with quote

Hi. Since the turn signal is at both the front and rear you might want to isolate the two areas (front and rear) to determine whether the short is front or rear. You may easily accomplish this at the light assemblies. If with both disconnected you still have a short you will probably have to access the wiring and emergency flasher switch within the dash area.
Hope this helps, Bill.
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