I think I got an Electrical problem with my fuse box.

[big5dogg]

I've been replacing my fuse that controls the reverse lights and rear defroster about 4 times now, the fuse blows out every week.
If anyone can help I think I have have a short somewhere in my fuse box, has anyone had this problem??
any help would be appreciated thanxs.

 

[koda2000]

Are you sure you're using the correct amp fuse? If you are, then you definitely have something going on but it's an intermittent problem. i doubt the fuse panel is a fault. It's more likey a chafed wire somewhere or a poor connection. a poor connection causes increased resistance and can blow fuses periodically. A chafed wire may be shorting out when you hit a bump.

 

[JCat]

Do you know how to use an electric meter ? You could test the circuit to see if anything is leaking to ground.

Did you remove the reverse bulbs and inspect them ? Water and dirt might have got into the bulb socket or connections.

Also, inspect the rear defroster for any signs of damage and/or loose connections. Since the wiring for the defroster has to travel though a flexible conduit (from chassis to hatch) you might check that area of the wiring too.

 

[budwich]

I think if you search you will find posts about this problem associated with the steering column wiring iirc.

 

[big5dogg]

I am using the right amp fuse, but Ill now start to check for any loose connections,
Thanxs guys

 

[rego]

Like budwich said, search. It's an easy fix. There are pics and everything in there for you.