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james estala Posted on May 21, 2015
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Why does my turn signal/ hazard light fuse keep blowing out

I have checked the following: - front turn signal bulbs and harness - trailer light connector

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You have a short in one of the light sockets or a worn wire from the wiring harness. could be the flasher assembly. are the turn signals different bulbs from the brake lights? Does using the brakes blow the fuse? (Rear lights or brake light switch on brake pedal). left or right turn signal blowing the fuse will tell which side has the short. 4 ways only, replace the relay.

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