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There are a few potential causes for the fuse blowing on the tail lights of your 2002 Subaru Outback after replacing the headlamps:
Faulty wiring: The wiring for the tail lights may have been damaged during the headlamp replacement process, causing a short circuit and causing the fuse to blow.
Faulty tail light assembly: The tail light assembly itself may be faulty and causing the fuse to blow.
Incorrect fuse: Make sure you are using the correct size and type of fuse for the tail lights. Using the wrong fuse can cause it to blow.
To troubleshoot the issue, you can start by checking the wiring for any damage or loose connections. You should also inspect the tail light assembly for any damage or issues. If you are unable to find the problem, you may need to consult with a mechanic or dealership technician for further assistance. They will have the necessary tools and expertise to properly diagnose and repair the issue.
remove your tail light bulbs than put in a new fuse if it does not blow it is a bulb socket put one bulb back in check the fuse if it blows remove bulb. than put bulb in other socket if it doesnt blow with new fuse you will know what socket to replace. if this was helpful please leave feedback
Check around the tail lights for rust. There is a dead short somewhere. Could be on the drivers side under the strip just inside the door on the floor. Usually you have to take four to five screws out to expose the wiring. I found one time where the left foot would rest that the wires were rotten causing a short. Electical problems are not fun. Happy hunting.
There is a short circuit to ground on one of the circuits that the fuse protects. I need more information about your car and exactly which fuse is blowing. (Year, Make, Model, Engine size) All of the circuits powered by that fuse must be traced to find exactly what is causing it to blow. Most of the components can be eliminated as the cause by unplugging them one at a time and checking the fuse connector with a test light. (Otherwise, you could go through a lot of fuses trying to figure it out.)
The horn and rear brake lights are on the same fuse. Eventually the horns rust out like on my 1998 CRV. Once I replaced the horns, I could put in a new fuse without it blowing every time I sounded the horn. Problems still remain, namely: the cruise control does not engage and the remote start only starts the engine that runs for two seconds then dies. Still looking for an answer. It's a "Code Alarm" with Codestart dated 11/24/99.
Are the bulbs out of the sockets and the fuse blows? Take bulbs out and check again Place one back at a time if fuse was OK with bulbs out to locate bad bulb. Otherwise....... Do this........if still needed with bulbs out and fuse blowing. Put a circuit breaker in to replace the fuse of the same amperage. It will trip off then back on. Use a standard cheap magnetic compass........place along lighting wiring........the wire with current will cause the needle to jump as circuit breaker trips on and off. Follow path of current to problem.....the compass will stop moving once past the shorted /grounded wire/connection.
the cause for a blown fuse is a short circut or over load remove the bulb turn light on with new fuse if the fuse blows then you have a short somewhere in th wire trace wire down till you find the short then repair with a **** connector replace fuse turn light on that should take care of your problem & if the fuse dosen't blow with the bulb out replace the bulb
make sure nothing in cig lighter socket..coins,etc..if nothing present,unplug cig lighter socket and replace fuse..if fuse doesn't blow,it's the socket causing fault..if it does,unplug radio,plug cig lighter back in and replace fuse..if fuse doesn't blow,radio is cause of fault..if it does,then ther is short in wiring
You may need to go back and check the bulbs again,,, because if it's using a standard 1157 bulb, the bulb plugs in "only one way",,, but is easy to get installed incorrectly,,, causing a short which blows the fuse.
If you find this not to b the case,,, then remove the emergency flasher switch from the fuse box along with all the light bulbs, front and back. Then reinstall a new fuse.
If it still blows the fuse without bulbs in it, the you either have a faulty bulb seat or a wire is pinched and grounded to the body somewhere. (this will require an intense visual inspection)
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