Knoxius Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Just recently bought one of those light bulb testers to check for a short circuit, and discovered it to be on the circuit with the brake lights and car horn (fuse #35, under the hood). I'm assuming the short is around the brake lights since water leaks in back there, but it could very well be the horn. What is the best way to go about finding the exact spot of the short? Thanks for help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raley Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Trace wire and check at each connection throughout the circuit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkrimedpiggy Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 dose all your brake lights work? what about the horn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knoxius Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 dose all your brake lights work? what about the horn? Yes, the brake lights and car horn work if I keep the fuse in, but this also results in the battery being drained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trojwl Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 You first need to get a decent multi-meter. It does have to have an "amp" function. Remove the negative lead from battery and put meter in series with circuit (make sure leads are plugged into correct holes on meter). One lead on negative post and one to chassis ground. You should get an amp reading. With everything else off in the car (including all interior lighting) the only draw present should be your clock which is very minimal. Your drain is also a component of that reading. Now it's a matter of doing things like unplugging the horn, removing bulbs, etc. Something is going to affect the amp reading - preferably drop the reading. Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysta-rex Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Hey do you guys know whick fuse it is for the clock??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raley Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Hey do you guys know whick fuse it is for the clock??? no, you're retarded. start your own thread or get a service manual and look it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importsown Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 should say on the back of your fuse box or panel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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