wiring issues

deyell01 · 10-06-2009, 10:37 AM

i have a problem and hpefully you guys might be able to help. when it rains and its dark i turn my lights on and my clearance lights, dash lights and tail lights all go out when the fuse blows. what might be causing the fuse to blow and where should i start looking for bad wires. thanks in adavance kyle

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98 3/4 ton extended cab, 5 speed, cold air intake, star wheel cranked, fuel plate and AFC full forward, guages, straight piped. 305/70R16 mud terrains on Eagle Alloys. 2003 chevy buckets.

majormcneil · 10-06-2009, 05:30 PM

If you remove the dash plate under the steering wheel it gives you access to all the wiring going into the firewall. You should start with the fuse and relay box on the fender and check the grounds

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1994 4x4 Auto, 4.5 inch Lift, 35's, 160 pump, 4in Turbo back straight pipe, K&N FIPK 2, #0 plate, No AFC Influence, Overhauled with new body

illflem · 10-06-2009, 09:32 PM

If it only happens when it rains I doubt the problem is under the dash.
I'd start looking for a connector to one of the running or tail lights that's not plugged all the way together.
Common problem is a trailer jack packed full of dirt that shorts out when it gets wet.

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Bill
'95 2500 4wd auto
'95 3500 5 speed heavy hauler
Not stock

majormcneil · 10-07-2009, 01:00 PM

does it only happen when it rains or every night you turn the lights on? first instinct should be to check your plugs. there are 2 under the cab on the drivers side going back to the tail lights, and of course your plugs on the front part of the fender pluging into a mounted unit.

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1994 4x4 Auto, 4.5 inch Lift, 35's, 160 pump, 4in Turbo back straight pipe, K&N FIPK 2, #0 plate, No AFC Influence, Overhauled with new body

10-06-2009, 10:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
deyell01 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wainwright, Alberta Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts deyell01's Truck Pics	wiring issues i have a problem and hpefully you guys might be able to help. when it rains and its dark i turn my lights on and my clearance lights, dash lights and tail lights all go out when the fuse blows. what might be causing the fuse to blow and where should i start looking for bad wires. thanks in adavance kyle __________________ 98 3/4 ton extended cab, 5 speed, cold air intake, star wheel cranked, fuel plate and AFC full forward, guages, straight piped. 305/70R16 mud terrains on Eagle Alloys. 2003 chevy buckets.

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10-06-2009, 05:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
majormcneil Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Plains, MT/ Camp Pendleton, CA Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts majormcneil's Truck Pics	If you remove the dash plate under the steering wheel it gives you access to all the wiring going into the firewall. You should start with the fuse and relay box on the fender and check the grounds __________________ 1994 4x4 Auto, 4.5 inch Lift, 35's, 160 pump, 4in Turbo back straight pipe, K&N FIPK 2, #0 plate, No AFC Influence, Overhauled with new body

10-06-2009, 09:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
illflem Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 6,547 Thanks: 5 Thanked 298 Times in 263 Posts illflem's Truck Pics	If it only happens when it rains I doubt the problem is under the dash. I'd start looking for a connector to one of the running or tail lights that's not plugged all the way together. Common problem is a trailer jack packed full of dirt that shorts out when it gets wet. __________________ Bill '95 2500 4wd auto '95 3500 5 speed heavy hauler Not stock

10-07-2009, 01:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
majormcneil Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Plains, MT/ Camp Pendleton, CA Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts majormcneil's Truck Pics	does it only happen when it rains or every night you turn the lights on? first instinct should be to check your plugs. there are 2 under the cab on the drivers side going back to the tail lights, and of course your plugs on the front part of the fender pluging into a mounted unit. __________________ 1994 4x4 Auto, 4.5 inch Lift, 35's, 160 pump, 4in Turbo back straight pipe, K&N FIPK 2, #0 plate, No AFC Influence, Overhauled with new body