Jpwright90

Hey everybody I'm trying to figure out why my running light fuse keeps on blowing. I installed an aftermarket radio last week and had no issue up until last night. I'm not sure if that's the problem but any input would be great!

mech1ohio

I would start by taking radio out and see if fuse blows .... did you hack the wire harness or buy an install kit???

The_ocho

Did you mess with anything in the gate? I know there are two wires in the gate that look like they should be plugged into each other but they aren't supposed to be, and when they are they will create a short. It will pop the fuse as soon as you turn on your lights every time.

CCKen

Which running "light"?

Which Fuse, and where is it located?

Jpwright90

Bought the instal kit and the fuse box in engine bay number like 14 or something

Jpwright90

Tail lights and side makers don't work, head lights turn signals and brake lights do work

CCKen

Which Fuse keeps blowing, and where is it located?

Jpwright90

It's one of the fuses in the engine bay fuse box I think it's #14 or something it's one of the smaller ones

CCKen

Here's a pic of the 2000/2001 PDC. Can you identify which fuse it is.

Jpwright90

I'm pretty sure it's f19 20a

CCKen

Do this ^

f19 in the PDC powers the headlmp switch. The radio is powered from the headlamp switch, so are the running lights.

Here's a diagram of the 2000/2001 audio system power. Review what you've done to incorporate the after market radio and see if you picked the correct power circuits for it.

Jpwright90

Ok thanks for the help, I'm thinking its the ground wire because I did have to rig that up a little, it's probably hitting something, I couldn't wrap it up all the way

Turbo X_J

Disconnect and tape the wire on the head unit marked "dimmer".
Replace fuse,
done.

Jpwright90

That sounds like a winner because I did not tape that wire

Jpwright90

Problem solver thanks for the help!