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I keep blowing the 15 amp fues for my left rear parking lights on my 98 Seville. The fuse blew about 5 months ago and has been fine until this week. it now blows everytime I replace it when I turn on my lights. I am looking for advice.

Also, this might have NO connection at all, but I sent in my radio (bose) to get repaired and the fuse started blowing right after that. Is there a connection? I do not have the radio back yet to check

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you have a definate short to ground. Trace your hot wire from the light up to the front of the car. Somewhere in the line, there is a bare spot. I would try near the light first. That is where the wires usually corrode and wear.

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I keep blowing the 15 amp fues for my left rear parking lights on my 98 Seville. The fuse blew about 5 months ago and has been fine until this week. it now blows everytime I replace it when I turn on my lights....

You must be talking about the 15 A fuse identified as "LP PK L".

That fuse protects the circuitry for three bulbs on the rear and one bulb on the front. Pull the bulbs and see if you can narrow the problem down to front or rear.

Jim

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Maybe this might be helpful.

Regards,

Warren

P.S. As a wild guess, I'm thinking you're looking for a pinched wire. Check out the LH tail lamp resistor and vicinity. Just a guess.

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  • 2 weeks later...

I'm glad it was a simple problem that was easily fixed.

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