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Fuses That "Blow" Repeatedly
Without being able to "hands-on" troubleshoot the circuit served by the repeatedly blowing fuse, no one on this site can identify the specificcause/defect.
The following generic answer applies to any electrical circuit, whether in a vehicle or in a building, or whether alternating current [AC] or direct current [DC].
Fuses [and Circuit Breakers] are safety devices designed and installed in electrical circuits TO PROTECT the conductors [wires] from short circuit conditions and/or overload conditions which can cause extreme overheating of the conductors that can result in damage to the insulation and the conductors. And in worst case, the probability of a FIRE which could destroy the vehicle, house, or other structure in which the circuit is located.
When a fuse [and replacement fuses, or "tripping" Circuit Breakers] "blow," especially if it happens repeatedly, is an indication of an UNSAFE CONDITION in that circuit, usually a short.
The proper "fix" is for a qualified technician, who knows what he/she is doing, to troubleshoot the involved circuit, find and identify the defect, and make proper repair [s], BEFORE replacing the fuse again [with the properly sized fuse or before resetting a circuit breaker].
Some ignorant few will suggest installing a larger fuse or breaker to solve the problem, BUT that will only amplify the problem, not solve it. Do not follow "bad" advice and install a larger fuse in a misguided attempt to correct the problem. To install a larger fuse would almost guarantee damage to the wiring and an electrical system fire.
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Chances are there is a short somewhere in the wiring
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It's probably your brake lights, not your brakes.
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I suspect the switch is bad.
Why does a brake lights keep blowing a fuse?
The brakelight switch, wiring, bulb holder(s) or bulb is shorting out.
What would cause the fuse for the tail lights and dash to keep blowing in a 1994 Ford Explorer?
A short in the wiring.
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why does my turn signal light keep burning out and why is the sockets and plastic lens melted.
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Yes that could be the cause. If you keep blowing a fuse, either you have a short, loose connection, too small a fuse, or the circuit is overloaded.
What would cause the fuse for the interior and tail lights on a 2001 dodge neon to keep blowing out?
A short in the wiring (grounding out)
You tried to replace fuse for radio in 97 crown Victoria but it keeps blowing..everything else works but radio and interior lights whats the problem?
A radio fuse might keep blowing if the radio itself needs an inline fuse in a 1997 Crown Victoria. It is possible that the radio and interior lights are not grounded properly. Installing an inline fuse between the radio and the fuse box may solve the problem of the fuse blowing.
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Short in the wiring or inside one of the plugs.
What would cause your tail lights and dash light fuse to keep blowing on a 1991 mercury tracer?
you could have a short between the two.
You keep blowing the brake light fuse in your focus?
Are both your brake lights blowing out? If it affects only one light: it could be a bad light socket, or a pinched or frayed wire that is shorting out.
