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Fuse blows when shift in reverse

Hi. my 1999 chevy tracker 4wd manual blows the turn sig. fuse each time i shift in reverse. ive replaced all bulbs(int./ext.), the rear backup switch under the shifter, and replaced all fuses under the hood and under the str. column. then using a test light all bulbs were getting power. next i tried a paper clip in the fuse slot and the lights worked in reverse and turn sig. for a short time then would just not work again until i pulled it out and put it back in. The fuse only blows when shifting to reverse, the turn signals work until you shift in R, then neither will work until new fuse is placed. im going crazy trying to fix this. PLEASE help me out here!!

  • Marvin
    Marvin May 11, 2010

    there is a short in the reverse light circuit, what did u think?

  • Anonymous Mar 26, 2014

    just put new high performance 350 in my k10 new wiring and when i turn head lights on they get really bright blow fuse for lights and the bulbs burn out

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Am I correct, the turn signal fuse is blowing when you put the manual shifter in reverse?
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Bruce, That is exactley the problem that I am having. What did you find was the solution I am stumped. I have checked the entire wireing harness for shorts to no aval. Also replaced brake lih switch, transmission switch and bulb

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