My 2001 Focus wagon has blown the light switch fuse 2 times in a row resulting in no dash or tailights. Does anyone know the cause or cure. I don't know if I dare put in a 15 amp fuse instead of the 10 amp original. But i am leaning in that direction
Light switch fuse
Apr 08, 2004
3 Replies
Putting in a bigger fuse will not make the problem go away. There is a reason why a 10A fuse was chosen. Using a larger fuse could result in a fire. It will most likely blow a 15A fuse as well.
The fault that is causing the fuses to blow has to be located and repaired. Typically, it will be a wire that is rubbing against a sharp edge, exposing bare copper that creates a short circuit to the car body.
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