The simplest way to successfully troubleshoot a short of this nature is to simply unplug disconnect everything from the circuit and start hooking things back up. When you plug in the offensive item and the short is reintroduced, the breaker/fuse will open again. Then you will know what caused it. It is possible to have a cumulative effect short. Where several things are drawing slightly more than they should. But that won't be the case in a circuit as simple as this one. Good luck with it, I hope this helps you. Jeff/Florida
The 20 amp fuse for the front/dash fan in my 1990 Westfalia blows every time I turn the fan on. My guess is a short somewhere. Anyone have any experience or words of wisdom with regard to troubleshooting this problem? Thanks. TJK -- Todd J. Kaderabek |
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