Blowing Fuses (Parking lights, tail lights not working)

MotoXFreeStyle61 · 10-19-2008, 07:48 PM

While I was driving home tonight, I noticed that my AC panel was not lit up, then I also noticed that my parking lights were not working as well. When I finally got home I discovered that my tail lights did not work when I had my head lights on but worked when I pushed the brake. I got under the panel and checked the fuses and low and behold the 10AMP fuse for the tail light was burnt out. I got a spare fuse and put a new one in and when I turned my parking lights on it blew the fuse once again. I haven't done anything new to my truck in a few weeks so I am kind of clueless to what could be causing my truck to keep blowing fuses. I would go out and get more but I don't want to risk getting pulled over. Any input would be much appreciated.

BrunesDoesTRD · 10-20-2008, 10:00 AM

What are the last few electrical related items you've done to the truck?? Whatever they are-Go back and check all the grounding points. Get some dry towels and some sandpaper and alcohol- Clean all of them and make sure they are solid contacts.

My buddies WRX has a full engine grounding harness that had to be cleaned and re-installed after we dropped his hew HID headlights into the car. It's hinky that it jsut started outta no where without a related mod- but it's a great place to start.

MotoXFreeStyle61 · 10-20-2008, 12:32 PM

The last thing I did was install my XM satellite radio and that was over a month ago. I'm about to go grab some more fuses and start trouble shooting. I think it might have to do with my fog lights being tapped into my parking lights, possibly causing a short somewhere.

HerNameIsLucy · 10-20-2008, 12:38 PM

Last time that happened to me it was in my Corolla. Nearly identical symptoms. A real fun time to find it.

It was the wiring at the trailer hitch. Rubbed through in one spot, only grounded out when I made a right hand turn.

wiscdave · 10-20-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MotoXFreeStyle61

The last thing I did was install my XM satellite radio and that was over a month ago. I'm about to go grab some more fuses and start trouble shooting. I think it might have to do with my fog lights being tapped into my parking lights, possibly causing a short somewhere.

SOunds like your problem. Is Relay big enough..how did you do it?

MotoXFreeStyle61 · 10-20-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wiscdave

SOunds like your problem. Is Relay big enough..how did you do it?

That's what I thought too. But I disconnected my fogs and tested it again and I blew the fuse once again. I downloaded the Taillight circuit just to see what all is in that circuit. The problem is my aftermarket alarm is also tied up in there somewhere. I didn't do it myself so I have no clue how it is hooked up. I noticed about a couple of weeks ago, when I armed and disarmed my alarm my parking and tail lights didn't flash anymore, yet to my knowledge my parking lights and tail light still worked fine at the time. I attached the diagram.

10-19-2008, 07:48 PM	#1
MotoXFreeStyle61 Anti-Rep Guy. Give me red Squares! Joined: May 2007, #1616 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 585 06 PreRunner SR5 4Cyl, Access Cab, 5 2006 Access Cab Manual 2.7L 4Cyl Black Head Light Mod, Tacoma All Weather Mats, ScanGauge II, Tonnaeu Bed Cover, 40% Tint, Added Fog Lights, 600W x 1 Alpine MRP-M650 Amp, Alpine 10" Type-R SWR-1022D Sub, Secondary Air Filter Removed, Day Time Running Lights, K&N Drop In Air Filter (oiled), Westin Bullbar (Black Powder), Alpine IVA-W505 w/Nav, JL Audio 6.5" Front Speakers, Toyota SR5 Seat Covers, 2.5" Toytec Spacer	Blowing Fuses (Parking lights, tail lights not working) While I was driving home tonight, I noticed that my AC panel was not lit up, then I also noticed that my parking lights were not working as well. When I finally got home I discovered that my tail lights did not work when I had my head lights on but worked when I pushed the brake. I got under the panel and checked the fuses and low and behold the 10AMP fuse for the tail light was burnt out. I got a spare fuse and put a new one in and when I turned my parking lights on it blew the fuse once again. I haven't done anything new to my truck in a few weeks so I am kind of clueless to what could be causing my truck to keep blowing fuses. I would go out and get more but I don't want to risk getting pulled over. Any input would be much appreciated.

10-20-2008, 10:00 AM	#2
BrunesDoesTRD Just Hanging Out. Joined: May 2008, #7011 Location: Panhandle Florida Age: 24 Posts: 934 08 Red with Graphite Inside 2008 Access Cab Manual 4L V6 Debadge, Tint, LiteRider Tonneau with Locker Handle, 5 Pc Billet Grill-Murdered Out	What are the last few electrical related items you've done to the truck?? Whatever they are-Go back and check all the grounding points. Get some dry towels and some sandpaper and alcohol- Clean all of them and make sure they are solid contacts. My buddies WRX has a full engine grounding harness that had to be cleaned and re-installed after we dropped his hew HID headlights into the car. It's hinky that it jsut started outta no where without a related mod- but it's a great place to start. __________________ Namaste Brunes

10-20-2008, 12:38 PM	#4
HerNameIsLucy If God wanted Hondas to fart... Joined: Jul 2008, #8256 Location: Slowcala, Floriduh Age: 49 Gender: Male Posts: 1,600 02 Prerunner V6 SR5 extended cab 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 lotsa little stuff	Last time that happened to me it was in my Corolla. Nearly identical symptoms. A real fun time to find it. It was the wiring at the trailer hitch. Rubbed through in one spot, only grounded out when I made a right hand turn. __________________ 2009. Ok, now what?

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10-20-2008, 12:32 PM	#3
MotoXFreeStyle61 Anti-Rep Guy. Give me red Squares! Joined: May 2007, #1616 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 585 06 PreRunner SR5 4Cyl, Access Cab, 5 2006 Access Cab Manual 2.7L 4Cyl Black Head Light Mod, Tacoma All Weather Mats, ScanGauge II, Tonnaeu Bed Cover, 40% Tint, Added Fog Lights, 600W x 1 Alpine MRP-M650 Amp, Alpine 10" Type-R SWR-1022D Sub, Secondary Air Filter Removed, Day Time Running Lights, K&N Drop In Air Filter (oiled), Westin Bullbar (Black Powder), Alpine IVA-W505 w/Nav, JL Audio 6.5" Front Speakers, Toyota SR5 Seat Covers, 2.5" Toytec Spacer	The last thing I did was install my XM satellite radio and that was over a month ago. I'm about to go grab some more fuses and start trouble shooting. I think it might have to do with my fog lights being tapped into my parking lights, possibly causing a short somewhere.