Brake fuse keeps blowing after applying brakes

2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN
227,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SALVADOR7780
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#25 brake fuse keeps blowing after pushing brakes. They light on for a split second then off. Fuse is blown. Took taillight off, wires look good. Does have trailer lights hook up.
Oct 16, 2019 at 5:53 PM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

The fuse for the brake lights keeps blowing because you have a short to ground somewhere in the circuit that the fuse is protecting. In the diagrams down below I have included the wiring diagram for the brake circuit which includes fuse 25 and a guide on how to track down a short to ground in an automotive electrical circuit. You will need to use a Digital Multi-meter [DMM] to do this so I have also included a link to a guide on how to use one, if you are unfamiliar with the tool down below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

Please go through these guides and get back to us with what you are able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
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Oct 16, 2019 at 6:33 PM
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SALVADOR7780
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Thank you Granturismo. I'll work on it this weekend. Great information.
Oct 17, 2019 at 10:43 AM
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