Why does the fuse keep blowing on my vz800 side/tail light, even if it disconnected? but if i put a higher amp fuse in it doesnt blow and the the light still doesnt work?

Don't put a higher amp fuse in it. check the socket to look for any burn marks first , it sounds like you have a direct short in the circuit , you'll have to trace this "hot" wire from its source to the socket itself to look for contact with a ground, this is the simple solution. if that seems ok, your going to have to check all the components that the wire travels through,, ie switch. be sure too that the Bulb itself hasnt shorted. this over site could drive you totally crazy

Sounds like you have a short to earth on the light put a meter on the socket and it will tell you yes or no if yes then trace the wiring back from the light to the switch

hope this helps


John