right headlamp fuse goes "POP!" instantly. why?

[iceslick86]

well last night i noticed that my headlight was out. so i checked the fuse and it was fried. i replaced the 15a fuse and when i went to turn on the lights is wasnt on. i checked the fuse and it was fried. i put anouther one on and it pop again instantly.

wtf??!?!?!?!?

please help

[FSUDrifter]

there is a short somewhere, check the wires to make sure none are cut or the conduit is ripped off. also if water gets into the electrical connections it could cause a short

[iceslick86]

i kinda figured thats what i had to do but i didnt wana check all the wiring, thought there might have been an easier solution.

thanks

[FSUDrifter]

not that i know of, but i'm no expert. i guess there could possibley be a common problem area, but not that i know of. all i can do is speculate unless i actually saw the car.

[180fan]

shorting somewhere after the fuse. pull out the multimeter time.

[iceslick86]

whats the multimeter time?

[iceslick86]

well looks like things got worse now my tail lights dont work and my gauge light cluster light doesnt turn on but my brake lights and my left head light work. can anyone tell me where in the wireing these wire may conect

[180fan]

There are many places where the wiring could be meeting. Hence my saying "multimeter time" since you'll need one to sniff out the source of the short. I'd start checking out the switch at the steering column to make sure it's not shorting there then work your way down to the smj to the front of the car. Also make sure you don't have carbon buildup at your bulb plugs which could also be causing the electricals to go goofy.

[Zion8561]

It may be your switch. I had some funky headlight problems when I got my car, and it ended up just being the switch. The contacts get worn out, there is also a built in relay on the switch.

My gauge lights would barely light up, but after I replaced the switch they worked great. I did not have any issues with fuses blowing though, so it could be chaffed wires. If it is not the switch itself it is probably the wires right near the switch.

If you know someone that lives close you can swap thier switch to see if that is the problem before you spend $35.

[iceslick86]

i goat an extra switch ill try it but idoubt thats it