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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 02:52 PM
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Fuse keeps going pop

Listen guys before i even get the fuse in the holder it goes pop... the crtsy is the socket it goes in, my power door lock dont work, and the dome light stuff. what can be the problem... let me know
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 03:08 PM
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There is a high chance the fault is in one of the doors or the cig lighter.
Put a test light (or bulb with wires attached) in place of the fuse and it will light up bright. Then waggle any wires that control anything that doesn't work. You will know when you have located the fault 'cos the light will dim dramatically (but not go off completely) ie cig lighter, courtesy light and the wires in the doors. Then my first call would be the lighter. Disconnect this first (some dismantling to do) and see if the light goes a lot dimmer. Then check the insides of the doors for the power lock wires. The last time mine did this, someone had put a screw straight through the power lock wires.

Good luck.
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 03:26 PM
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hmmm im thinking its my powerdoor locks, becuz i went over a really bad bump my doors locked and that was the last time they worked.... she im gonna have to do alot of taking apart your saying
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 04:18 PM
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I would have to agree & say check the cig lighter first. I had the same prob.
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 12:05 AM
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Also don't rule out the dome light and cd player
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 05:27 PM
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HAHAHA it was a dime in my cig lighter wtf was that doing there. shorted out my entire interior. thats it no more lose change for me.
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 05:43 PM
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Originally posted by Formula305FI
HAHAHA it was a dime in my cig lighter wtf was that doing there. shorted out my entire interior. thats it no more lose change for me.
Got any kids or girl friends with kids?
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 10:05 AM
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Well done for finding that!
I really like those cheap repairs!! So cheap you even gained a dime doing it!

Andy.
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 02:57 PM
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Hell yea thats what im talking about
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