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Why my fuses keep popping???

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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 03:31 PM
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Default Why my fuses keep popping???

I have a 2000 xj 4.0 auto.

The number 10 fuse keeps blowing every couple of weeks, it controls the AC, evap purge solenoid , o2 sensors backup lamp switch,,transmission range sensor, radiator fan relay. Trying to figure out why it keeps popping this fuse? And also it pops the #7 fuse turn signals, stop lamp, tag lamp, trailer tow connector? Any one have any ideas?? Could it be ignition, o2s,? I've traced wires found one shorting out on the front right park lamp fixed it still pops fuses...
Codes are po138, po135, po141,po700, po715, po705. That's what I pulled with my scanner ..
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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Another short somewhere.
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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+1
grab a wire diagram and start tracing circuits.
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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Like they said! You have a short somewhere in the system.
Good luck on your hunt, It can be a pita!
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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I was afraid of that!
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 05:09 PM
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Well figured it out finally! Rear o2 sensor heater was shorted out, so time to replace both sensors.
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