Fuse burst when switching on

2004 FORD BANTAM
150,000 MILES • 1.3L • FWD • MANUAL
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HLANGO81
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Rocam. my brake lights, temperature gauge, petrol light, speedometer on dash not working. the fuse keeps on bursting when switching the keys on.
Jan 18, 2017 at 6:11 AM
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Hey HLANGO81,

I would start by removing the brake light bulbs and checking the sockets to see if the terminals have melted together. This would cause the short you are describing. Check it out and get back to me.

Best, Ken
Jan 22, 2017 at 2:44 AM
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HLANGO81
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Problem solved thanks, one of the reverse switch cable was loose and touching the body.
Feb 8, 2017 at 9:33 PM
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Yep, It sounded something like that.

Glad you could get it fixed please use 2CarPros.com anytime we are here to help

Best, Ken
Feb 11, 2017 at 10:12 AM