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    Running lights

    I keep blowing a fuse when I turn on my running lights, but only the one under the hood. I tried replacing one, but as soon as I turned the switch it popped. Ideas as to what the problem might be?
    Edit: Also, what are the running lights wired in with?
    Last edited by Bleach31; 02-12-2012, 01:25 AM.
    I don't know a single thing about mechanics, but I can take anything apart and put it back together from memory.
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    What are running lights?

    Anyways, fuse blows due to short to ground between the fuse and load (light bulb in this case).

    I would remove light bulbs those supposed be coming on by turning on the "running lights" and "running light fuse". With ohm meter, check for faulty continuity to ground by black probe to ground/chassis and red probe to power supply on the bulb socket.

    Or, use a tool called, KD2524 Short Circuit Detector. It works.

    Once you know which wire is at fault, physically trace that wire and look for chafed insulation. Use electrical tape to insulate.
    Last edited by oyajicool; 02-15-2012, 09:03 AM.
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      #3
      Or you can hit up a local junkyard and just take the wiring from a junked cb if it is a bad wire.

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        #4
        It would be time and cost effective if you first know which wire to pull from JY.
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          #5
          Originally posted by oyajicool View Post
          What are running lights?
          Running lights are the lights that come on when you turn the switch to the first position on your light/turn signal lever. It also turns on the lights on your dash board. When you switch to the second position is when your headlights come on.
          I don't know a single thing about mechanics, but I can take anything apart and put it back together from memory.

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            That means you have that many possible places for short and to check with.
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              Originally posted by Bleach31 View Post
              Running lights are the lights that come on when you turn the switch to the first position on your light/turn signal lever. It also turns on the lights on your dash board. When you switch to the second position is when your headlights come on.
              "running lights" in canada are the lights that come on when you start the car. On our car it is the low beam bulb from our high beam bulb. Most cars here turn on right away and some when the car is taken out of park or the handbrake is released.
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                i would definatly check your ground. make sure there is no rust, corrosion, or paint. Possibly find a new ground. cause it does sound like you dont have a solid ground.

                these are my "running lights"

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                  Faulty ground causes lights not to work, ie "not coming on". And it will not blow the fuse.
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