my two wheel drive turbo diesel, blows a directional fuse (intermittently) when I back up.

1996 GMC SUBURBAN
216,000 MILES
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DONKMON
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This used to be an occasional problem during wet weather. Now if I reverse for more than two/three seconds the directional fuse blows (i upped to a 30amp from 20amp to get the slow blow). I eliminated directional signal & multi-function rear-view mirror as a cause. Only back-up circuit causes the problem. I fully inspected the harnesses and can see no problem. Must be more trucks out there doing this. Any ideas for further trouble shooting?
Jan 25, 2012 at 9:13 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Possible that the reverse light circuit is shorted to the turn signal-it takes a multimeter to identify problems with wires then just looking at it for wear and tear. BTW quit upping the amperage of the fuse -you might end up with electrical fire and there's goes the main wiring harness-
Jan 26, 2012 at 4:05 AM