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SUBJECT: # 4022: trailer lights pop fuses
Submitted by Monty (152.163.201.186) from VIRGINIA on 7/15/2000 9:20:00 PM
I have a 95 f-350 and whenever I launch or retrieve my boat I blow the fuse for the runningt lights, the one under the hood could this be a result of a poor ground???? any advice appreciated tight lines
- 7/16/2000 12:01:00 AM
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Loomisman from NORTH CAROLINA says Monty...
You didn't mention if you unplug the trailer lights before entering the water or not. I always unplug and then when I'm out of the water and ready to hit the road, I plug them back up. A poor ground can cause many different problems including blowing fuses. Hope this helps...Loomisman :)
- 7/16/2000 4:05:00 AM
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Monty (152.163.201.197) from VIRGINIA says it worked before
I was hoping there's a cure to this problem so that i didn'thave to uncouple the light wiring harness it used to work with a different truck and i never had any problems light wiring isn't rocket science so i know between us we can make it work especially when it worked before with a diff truck!!!! respect Monty
- 7/16/2000 5:04:00 AM
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John in Tennessee from TENNESSEE says Make sure..
the plugs aren't getting wet..I wouldn't think that 350 would get the bumper wet so I don't think it's there.
- 7/17/2000 1:51:00 PM
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Ed (152.72.71.98) from WISCONSIN says lights
I had this same problem years ago on a trailer that did'nt have sealed lights. Stumped the dealers repair guy for weeks. Turned out being one of the rear light bulb sockets. Turns out it had a loose connection and the bulb would vibrate on and off and would eventually blow the fuse.
- 7/17/2000 9:30:00 PM
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Rob (205.188.193.173) from SOUTH CAROLINA says Blown fuses
I don't know if this will help but if you do not already have a seperate ground wire install one from the truck to the trailer. I know the ball is often used as a ground but I have found with past experience that this can be a unreliable grounding source.
- 7/20/2000 7:43:00 AM
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Stephan (205.188.200.148) from VIRGINIA says It's a homotron
A homotron is a gay electron going around biowing fuses! Hopes this helps.