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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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My 1977 K1500 keeps blowing the #9 fuse that operates the parking lights and the dash lights I have replaced the headlight switch and the plug that went to it for it was burned. Any body have any Ideas for I am at a loss
 
Old Jan 19, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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I'd hit the bone yard andand get a used plug and splice it in.
 
Old Jan 19, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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Already have replaced plug and it still blows the fuse
 
Old Jan 19, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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Have you changed any bulbs lately? Seen wires get pinched in the lens clips when put back together.
 
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 12:08 AM
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that was happening to me also and all i had to do was change the thing that does the brightness levels and havent blown a fuse since
 
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 05:57 AM
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No I haven't replaced the bulbs but I have checked the circuit board that they are plugged into
 
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 07:54 AM
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you obviously have a direct short to ground........check the turn signal switch and the brake light switch I found one on my 97 that the wire had burned completly off the turn signal switch.....Ive got a schematic if you need more info let me know
 
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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I could use a wiring schematic and I will check the turn signal switch and brake light switchthis thing is driving me nuts
 
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 11:25 AM
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try this link for the schematic: http://www.autozone.com/shopping/rep...00c1528008f3ce I use these alot, let me know if you need more help
 
Old Jan 23, 2009 | 06:00 AM
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Have checked turn signal and brake switch no burnt wires but I am still blowing fuses
 



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