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Blowing Gauge 10amp fuse -no instrument panel nor rear lights

Discussion in 'New Members' started by xetruck, Jul 12, 2025.

  1. Jul 12, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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    xetruck

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    my 2004 tacoma keeps blowing the gauge 10amp fuse . there is no instrument panel light and no rear lights.Any help would be greatly appreciated
     
    xetruck, Jul 12, 2025
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  2. Jul 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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    The Gauge fuse also feeds the voltage regulator in the alternator, I'd check the wiring going to the alternator for any places it could be rubbing on something and shorting.
     
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  3. Jul 14, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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    Problem fixed .It was a shorted wire along the frame going towards the rear lights. thank you for your advice.
     
    xetruck, Jul 14, 2025
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