Blowing Fuses

sonnlaw · 11-04-2009, 09:20 PM

I am new to this forum. Especially this section. I have never had an issue with my 01 but recently I have been blowing the tail light fuse. It will usually last a few days but eventually blows. It happened the first time while towing my camper and a car pulled out in front of me and I had to lock er up. The Prodigy brake control worked...then did not. Well, actually the controller will work manually, just not by pushing the brake.
While the fuse is blown, I can manually make the lights work via the brake control but that is getting old fast. I checked the trailer plug at the bumper, all looks good. Also, I believe the brake control is a totally different circuit, so I do not feel that is the issue.
I have also checked all the bulbs in the tail lights and cargo light area. The cargo's were burnt out and I replaced. No visual signs of a direct short.
Where else can I check? Does any one know how to find a short without tracing wires? Does anyone know where the brake circuit is grounded?
Thanks for any input.
Lost,
Aaron

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sonnlaw · 11-05-2009, 09:10 PM

Nothing? No one?

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11-04-2009, 09:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
sonnlaw Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 25 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts sonnlaw's Truck Pics	Blowing Fuses I am new to this forum. Especially this section. I have never had an issue with my 01 but recently I have been blowing the tail light fuse. It will usually last a few days but eventually blows. It happened the first time while towing my camper and a car pulled out in front of me and I had to lock er up. The Prodigy brake control worked...then did not. Well, actually the controller will work manually, just not by pushing the brake. While the fuse is blown, I can manually make the lights work via the brake control but that is getting old fast. I checked the trailer plug at the bumper, all looks good. Also, I believe the brake control is a totally different circuit, so I do not feel that is the issue. I have also checked all the bulbs in the tail lights and cargo light area. The cargo's were burnt out and I replaced. No visual signs of a direct short. Where else can I check? Does any one know how to find a short without tracing wires? Does anyone know where the brake circuit is grounded? Thanks for any input. Lost, Aaron __________________ 07.5 QCSB, 6 sp manual, nerf bars, lemo tent, rhino lined, B&W smarty, shibby plates, 5"tbe, S&B *THANKS RSD*! Also:01 5.9 5 speed, K&N 170k miles 0 probs!

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11-05-2009, 09:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
sonnlaw Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 25 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts sonnlaw's Truck Pics	Nothing? No one? __________________ 07.5 QCSB, 6 sp manual, nerf bars, lemo tent, rhino lined, B&W smarty, shibby plates, 5"tbe, S&B *THANKS RSD*! Also:01 5.9 5 speed, K&N 170k miles 0 probs!