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Expert: Sean Halliday - 10/1/2008


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Why does my tail light keep burning out my fuses?

Answer
Either a short in the wiring or wrong bulbs.There are many different ampage settings for tail bulbs.The short is more likely so look for wires loose in the trunk or wires that have been pulled or cut as sometimes people throw things such as golf clubs,tools in the trunk and pull wires or squash them against the body and cause a short.Check also the light unit for water inside the lens and rust on the circuit board.

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Sean Halliday

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general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes,mini cooper 1960/2009,general british cars,ford.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.

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40 years experience on all general auto repair.

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