How to fix a blown fuse. Short to ground
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In this video I'll show you a truck that I fixed with a blown fuse issue
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Big help for me. I am new to auto diagnosis and am trying to learn. I learned today that you can't assume that a fuse is bad if it doesn't pass your test light test. Some fuses only work when the key is on. I learned that here. Thank you.
Oz I'd like to say thank you very straightforward very informative and I found a dent on the side of my truck where I drunk driver drove me off the road into a ditch and that pin connector was rubbing the bumper and exactly the same place thank you so much I am a single dad who doesn't have a lot of money and I have a 2000 Ford F250 and I really appreciate your time and doing that video
Can tell they drove it like that for a while before the wire rubbed through and shorted out. Great job on showing the diagnostic approach. Show people how it's really done. Yes the damage is obvious but you still have to go through the process. Showing people the right way will save them from making the wrong call. This isn't just about finding the short, it's about teaching people the right way to find one. Good job, Bravo.
Easiest way to all fuses is using a multimeter set to ohms(beep) go across each on if it beeps its good. Cut off that pig tail and make a test light, next time use the pig tail test light, remove bad fuse and install pig tail, it will be lit if you have a short to ground, then start unplugging connectors if light goes out your on the right path.
THANK YOU. YOU'RE GOOD. I'M NO ELECTRICAL MAN, BUT YOUR VIDEO JUST SOLVED MY PROBLEM. I MUST SAY... YOUR TRUCK IS IN WORSE SHAPE THAN MINE. OUTSTANDING. 😂 I EVEN HAVE THE SAME WRECKED FRONT END DUE TO STUPIDITY WHICH I SUFFER FROM... AND GREATLY.
Thanks for watching Edwin. Glad you enjoyed the video
Thank you! this helped me fix my car at home i had loose copper wires touching causing the fuse to blow
thought you were gonna be australian!
Thanks for vid
Ok, thanks for the info 👍
Also thanks for making video's that are straightforward and to the point.😊
Hey Oz, you can also use a 12 volt test light instead of the fuse if you got a helper, if not use a 12 volt buzzer instead of the fuse. As long as the short is there the light will be lit or the buzzer will buzz. Then you can unplug connectors, and wiggle wires etc until you find where the short is.
Bryan Lamontagne yea I had a chat with another tech about this trick. Now I can save my fuses thanks very much.
Is there a 12 volt buzzer specially made for this? If so do you have the brand/model?
@@PoleCat59 Better Late then Never...
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What would we connect the buzzer to?
I've been having the same issue with my focus, it's been driving me nuts! This looks like the fix!
Great video. I believe the same thing is happening to me on my 1975 Delta 88 Convertible.
Awesome tutorial & troubleshooting!
BttrflyMom thanks 😊
With the diagram schematic there are at least two different ways to find the shorts
Thanks for the tips
Dude thanks for explaining short to ground omg I had this problem with my 1995 chevy k2500 stop/haz fuse blown out
Good diags and nice fix.
Although this video did not apply to my situation personally, it was somewhat informative. I wish my problem was as easy to find as the dude's in this video was.
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Check that one out
Very good video for DIYers thanks
Great video, thank you.
Thanks for stopping by JT ! Glad you enjoyed the video
I got something wrong with my truck taillights too !!🤦♂️ every time I put on a new fuse it blows basically instantly and my brake lights and running lights don’t work but my reverse light and turn signals work 🤷♂️
Same problem here
How you fixed?
@@misaelrivera7705how you guys fixed i am here too😂
@@misaelrivera7705you find any solution?
That’s my problem too any solutions?
Mines the opposite... rear driver side ɓlinker works for a bit on the road than suddenly I get the rapid blinker and only my rear driver side blinker doesn't work the bulbs are all new as well. Ford Flex problems...
Sweet Z you got there brother! Nice video and method.
Very good video. You're quite the detective. I was trying to find a loose connection in the trailer wiring, on my 2002 Tundra, because I'm getting no brake light, or real dim left brake and blinker on my trailer. I tested the truck with a plug in tester and found it'd in the truck. So I started unravelling tape and wires and checking connections. I replaced almost all connections, and got nothing. Now my dash and heater fan fuse keeps blowing. Any suggestions?
Of all the videos I've searched on how to find a shorted circuit in my truck, yours I understand. Ihave a question though _ my fuse doesn't blow until I put the vehicle into gear. I.E. my ECC1 fuse, is lit on both ides, with ignition on, using the same probe to test it. , I'm thinking to continue as you did, knowingits the fuse that pops.
Gotta make sure ur test light is grounded real good too
Oz thank you for sharing your knowledge to help others. Great video. Can you tell a DIY how to get a print out of a 2017 Dodge Caravan? I have a fuse that intermittently blows on left tail light. Would like to track down if I can. Thanks for your video!
Did that truck come with the rust standard from factory, or did you have to order the rust package?😁 Good video. Where are you located?
thanks a lot my amigo for another great video. take care.
learningfromthebest now no problem thanks for watching.
@@OzMechanics hello
Good Job merry Christmas
Thanks for watching Albert. Happy holidays
Tanks
How much did this job cost?
Randomly my headlights stopped working, kinda scared because they won’t then back on 😬 gotta figure it out hopefully this is it 🤷🏽♂️ had some rats in the bay becuase I hadn’t driven it in a while and I’m really hoping there is nothing more than a Fuze
That's my problem, what was the fix?
Good job man.
Just got this 2000 f450. Fixed the same fuse when I first bought the truck and just popped again the other night. Shut down my dash lights and my trailer running lights along with my truck running lights. One of the wires running to a small light on my dump bed is disconnected hanging loose. I'm sure that's it. Thanks
Bro thanks for the info
Isaac thank you for watching. Hope you have a great day
Nice job tks
I have a 2014 Nissan Altima SV I need help with my tail light bulb and right tail light fuse # Red fuse 10 keeps popping I'm trying to get it fixed for court anyone can help me I'm in Birmingham Alabama
Groovy wtg! ✨
My car is blowing the fuel pump fuse. Is it possible I might have a similar issue? Where should I start looking?
Great vid! straight to the point and easy to follow. Thanks!
Hey Oz where did you get the wiring diagram from? Great vid.
Jason Smith wiring diagrams are available from Mitchell and other alldata my channel talks about this
Hi. Question is it safe if i turn on the keys or engine running while testing the fuses?
For sure one thing i do know
My coworker had this exact same problem lol. Thanks!
Nice
Good hint thanks
Thought me a lot
On Acura MDX 2002 My rear windshield wiper keeps popping a fuse and my SrS light came on after we changed the fuse, I'm not sure if the mechanic pulled out another fuse but then did put it back and checked all the fuses and replaced them but the problem persists, can you help please?
Nice video good communication skills.
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My 2006 explorer keeps blowing a fuse every time and also blows the coil pack too. I think it's a ground but don't know where to start looking or how to find it. Anybody had this problem or have any ideas where to look?
When there we're not tail lights was the dash also not illuminated?!
This is most likely as the power distribution goes to all of them, one short kills parking lights & cluster illumination.
@@scientist100 the “Parking LPS” fuse goes to my Gauge light, parking tail lights, & my license plate light. (1988-1994 C1500)
Hi hope you can some insight i have a car that as the fuse touches it burns.
I have a Nissan Xterra 2003.
The 15 amp fuse keeps getting blown for my Dashboard Panel and Gear Shifter ligths..
Any suggestions in finding a solution????
I would really appreciate it!!!
2017 Rav4 XLE AWD
same story on this end, BATTERY JUMPED BACKWARDS (I know).
Both fuse boxes with blown fuses.
Right hand side fuse box facing the vehicle with a few blown fuses 10A,20A (already replaced).
Left hand side relay/fuse box with the HTR 50A blown.
When I try to installation a new 50A as soon it touches the pins/terminals the fuse blown again (already try 3new fuses and same issue.
AC NOT WORKING no air coming out of the vents (hot or cold).
Any suggestions?
And thanks in advance
Does anyone know if the inside cabin fuses should light up test light when done this way ? They don't and pretty much checked them all . The fuses under the steering wheel inside cabin and yes , I've tested it to make sure it works including checking the fuses under the hood in the engine compartment and those light up .
What would cause 20amp fuse to blow everytime I switch to ac or defrost in my 1999 chevy blazer?
Great video, but I will just never get electrical.
What's your thoughts on my problem may I ask.
My 2007 civic keeps blowing the smaller 10a fuse for my blower motor.
When I change the fuse the blower works 100% for a bit.
But if I stop the car for a bit and start again it instantly blows the fuse but not every time?
Heater resistor appears to be fully working and tests ok
Could be different issues. Shorted wire, shorted part, high resistance causing a drag
SOMEONE HELP! Trying to help coworker find a short. His 1995 camry XLE v6 has no power to radio, clock, overhead light. 20 AMP "Dome" fuse Blows immediately. I am trying to help him get a new radio installed but am stuck until we find the short. I jumped a wire where the fuse goes(very quickly) and the radio came on. I have no fracking idea where to even begin looking. Does anyone have any advice.
My radio fuse blew. I try too put in a new 1 but they all just keep blowing as soon as I put them in. How can I fix
Mecha Iroh same ,and my cigarette lighter going out along with it
@@krishh4694 Just a short, that will need to be isolated somehow like he did here. He was lucky that there was a dent, usually it could be anywhere on the wiring harness where it touches the body frame (grounded) or even a faulty switch that grounds itself when using the knob.
Have a 2000 Ford F-150 blows dash lights and running taillights fuse as soon as I turn switch to turn lights on ..... tried new switch no luck ...
You would need a wiring diagram to verify what wire would cause it to pop. Do you have any reputable shops around you ?
Oh who's Datsun Z is that??? Selling it?
was too easy tp really learn much.
A good viedeo
Got a 2015 Ford Explorer and compressor locked. Checked all fuses w/ multimeter and only fuse # 62 (air conditioning clutch) doesnt have power. I put a new fuse in and multimeter doesn’t beep still/ no power. It’s not blown. It’s like there’s no more power at all. What could be the culprit and what should be my next test from here? Much thanks
What do you mean when you say locked ?
@@OzMechanics I turn on AC and blows out as normal minus cold air but when I look at the compressor it’s not engaging or spinning
@@OzMechanics been looking into ac pressure switch to see if that’s it but I can’t find it at all.
That's the reason why my dashboard lights and it's fuse always blown out
Easy money
Hey OZ I have the same issue on a 2009 F150 but my fuses are ok but I don’t have rear light blinkers stop lights at all just front lights are working any help will be appreciated
Best thing I can say is to use a test light and get a wiring diagram to trace down the issue. It’s just hard to say without looking at it. But question do you have trailer lights on the back
Try to tilt the wheel up .they have s problem wiring too short
5:30 cool part
I've got a 1989 Chevy Silverado k2500 I put a new fuse in the pannel for the park lights soon as I turn on the park lights my dash pannel dies for lights and so does my park lamps I still have head lights brake lights and turn signal could it be a ground?
have you figure it out? i have a 88-94 C1500 that’s doing the same exact thing!!
I'm having problems with my passenger window the fuse blows out for some reason
Rolando?
My ecm b fuse keeps blowing on my 96 Yukon
Couldn’t you just un-ground that bumper or remove the bumper ground wire and then it would’nt be shorted ????
Bro I need some help
I can’t stand these types of diagrams
2000 suburban 1500 5.3 my fuse to my car lighter immediately pops I could careless about car cigarette lighter now I can't read my codes it worked 5 days ago came today blowing fuses wtf ? Any ideas ?
I have a 1994 Nissan Pathfinder that blows fuse when I put it in drive how do I fix it
Can any body help me out
What if a fuse blows as soon as it makes contact ?
I have the same problem on my 02 jag x type, have you fixed it, if yes how
Hey OZ. I have a 99 Honda Civic sedan. Bought it a month ago. Drive fine for that month. Then I went to start it one morning and it would start. Cranks but won't start. It does have a oil leak. When I turn it on the battery light comes in and the oil light comes on also. The battery is fine. Dont know what it could be. Any suggestions? I've heard these car don't start if they're low on oil. There is oil in the car tho up to the first dot. Thanks .
DaFuhk for a car to start it need 3 things. Spark, fuel and compression. Look to see if it has those. I have other videos that show how to check that
Check to see if oil is leaking by the crankshaft sensor, oil could also be getting in the connector causing your no start.
Try to listen if the fuel pump is kicking on. These have a main relay that go bad as well
DaFuhk
KISS is it getting spark if yes check to see if getting fuel if yes then start with sensors
Grand mark 2
My ecm fuse keeps blowing! My car won't start
Bro i need you're help!!
I have a short on the ignition 40amp fuse . the fuse blows everytime i tuen to crand the engine.??????
One cuestion i have f 150 2012 window fuse still blow in change relay and botton front the doors in still blow a need help
christian trivino you might have a short to ground somewhere in the wiring
@@OzMechanics thanks you i thank a need to change the power window regulator thanks my friend
Hey is continúe blow the fuse i dont have idea what is 🤔
christian trivino you might have a shorted wire somewhere.
@@OzMechanics how Fine this problem my friend
Where can I find wiring diagram for 03 mazda protege
Nubian Thug try bbb industries wiring diagrams
Givemethedamnmanual.com
@@OzMechanics I'm still waiting for my email from them?????
My fuse isnt blown it just not getting power
Have you diagnosed it to verify where it should be getting power
@@OzMechanics diagnosed how? I used my multi meter to test it and got like 0.14 volts but then I took that fuse and swapped it in a different spot and it got the 12 volts so I'm not sure where to go with this information
@@jacobwilson399 that fuse it most likely good. You need a wiring diagram to verify what’s feeding that fuse. What part of the states are you in I might direct towards a shop that I might know to get it properly fixed
@@OzMechanics I'm in temecula California
All the back and fourth camera movement made me to seasick to finish watching video.
Pls help no light on My dashboard
Idk if you already got this fixed or not. It might be your taillight fuse that's blown. If your taillights are out it will cause your dashboard lights to go out automatically.
Mrrsmtchll2 is that with all old cars. ?
Randomly my headlights stopped working, kinda scared because they won’t then back on 😬 gotta figure it out hopefully this is it 🤷🏽♂️ had some rats in the bay becuase I hadn’t driven it in a while and I’m really hoping there is nothing more than a Fuze
Thank you so much, very helpful
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