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16-09-2007, 08:31 PM
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Just recently, like last week the ute has been blowing the brake fuse just about everytime I drive it. And it's only ever that fuse.
I know about the brake switch on the pedal and it may need replacing, but would a stronger fuse (like 20-30 instead of 15) stop fuses continually blowing?
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16-09-2007, 08:59 PM
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No, don't put bigger fuses in. The wires will burn and melt.
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16-09-2007, 09:27 PM
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Fair call. I won't be doing that.
What though would cause the fuse to just keep blowing like it does?
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16-09-2007, 09:30 PM
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Have you thought of a low amp auto reset circuit breaker until you get the fuse sorted? saves on fuses :P
Check the power into the fuse and out... make you its not spiking.
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16-09-2007, 09:33 PM
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I would be guessing a short in the brake light switch.
Only other thing could be the brake light globes themselves. Sometimes ( rarely )if they blow they can cause a short. |
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16-09-2007, 09:35 PM
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I checked the brake lights out before I changed the fuse and they were fine, always have been.
I'm thinking I need to get the brake switch changed.
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16-09-2007, 09:41 PM
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 :Unfortunately when it comes to auto electrics I have no freaking idea.
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16-09-2007, 10:31 PM
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Have you got a tow bar and wiring harness?Sometimes the trailers wires short out.
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16-09-2007, 10:35 PM
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You can do this to see if it is the brake light switch is the problem. unplug the plug from the switch get a paper clip straighten it out into u shape and push it into the plug the brake light should come on and if it blows the fuse then its not the switch.
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If you are not sure ... get a trusted auto sparky to check it out for you.
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17-09-2007, 03:23 PM
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No towbar.
I'm going to try what EX-Y494 suggested.
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