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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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Acc fuse problem

My acc. fuse keeps blowing. The pin switch in the pass door jamb was broke so the courtesy lights stayed on. I unplugged them until I was able to replace the pin switch. When I did and pluged the lights back, nothing happened. The acc fuse was blown and when I replaced it that one blew immediately. If anyone has any help I would really appriciate it.
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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 07:54 PM
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From: Edmonton AB Canada
Car: 86 Firebird
Engine: 355 4 bbl
Transmission: TKO 600
Axle/Gears: 3.73 L/S
I suggest that you take a look at the courtesy lights, perhaps when you reconnected them one of the leads became grounded on the lamp holder or the reflector - that's the only way I can see you blowing a fuse.

Unless someone popped a penny into your cigarette lighter in the meantime... That'll do it too!
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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 12:48 AM
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No. The courtesy light is fine. I think the problem is somewhere between the pin switches, but I dont know exactly how they work. Ithought it was when the door is open the circuit is closed, thus switching the lights on. I will have to study the schematic more. thanks though
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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 07:40 AM
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Maybe part of the switch is grounding out on the body.
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