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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Hello,

Had a question in regards to testing/finding the gremlin that resides somewhere in my 74s lighting harness...

If everytime I put a fuse in, the fuse blows - how can I trace the wires using a dummy light?
Obviously... I can't... so my question thus is... any suggestions on how to find the ground issue or short?

THANKS!!!

Took her out on her first spin of the season today! Ah, Vette season finally!
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Which fuse is blowing? Just one circuit causing you problems?
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Which fuse is blowing? Just one circuit causing you problems?
Tell us which fuse and we'll all figure it out with you...
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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Thanks guys!

It is the 20a fuse which says "tail" below it.
Blows when I pull the headlamp switch and then I have no running lights in the rear.

The headlights work, and the stoplights work.

Then on another occasion, before I stored for the winter, I was on my way home from the gym and all the instrument lights went out in the cabin...

I have not pulled the switch since before the cold, but I assume it is still going to blow... need to figure it out as it is finally warming up around here!

Thanks again!
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