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Jun 19, 2010 | 09:46 PM

Preacher Dave

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brake lights problem

My 2001 xj sport is regularly blowing the 15 amp fuse under the hood that controls the brake lights. Any suggestions?

Jun 19, 2010 | 09:50 PM

Willys55

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Remove the brake light bulbs, then replace the 15 amp fuse. If the fuse doesn't blow then one at a time install the bulbs and step on the brake to see if the fuse blows. Let me know if that helps you out. I believe you have a bad brake light socket

Jun 19, 2010 | 11:31 PM

fishtaconc

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Originally Posted by Willys55

Thism^^.... always remember when troubleshooting fuses/breakers that they are looking downstream

Jun 19, 2010 | 11:46 PM

my91cherokeexj

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From: Appleton, WI

Year: 1991

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Engine: 4.0 HO Straight Six

it could be a short to ground too. i had a problem before with my tailights and it blew a fuse everytime i put a new fuse in it. check wire connections to the fuse box to the brakes. i know its a pain but do everything simple first then try this.