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Roger Davis Posted on Jul 13, 2017
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The 20 amp stop/haz fuse keeps blowing. I put a new one in but after using the brakes 18 to 24 times the fuse is blown. I noticed that the fus/circuit breaker box under the hood does not have a brake lamp relay. There is a clean spot there as if one use to be there and two people told me I need this to keep the fuse frpm blowing but my local Chevy dealer parts dept says their computer doesn't list my Suburban as having one.

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Not easy to diagnose. Most probable cause is an intermittent short in the power wiring between the hazard module under the dash and the brake and center stop lights, or a problem with either that module or brake light switch on the pedal. I would start by inspecting the socket wiring and interior of the sockets on the rear light modules.

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abad ground on that tail light unit could affect current load when turn and stop are used simultaneously. Although one side only is affected make sure of good grnd between trailer and tow vehicle. focust on the tail light unit in question. Replace the bulb. though rare, bulbs have been known to be the problem. If the bulb is breaking filiments ck the filiment orientation. filiments last longer in vertical orientation, where horizontal permits vibration to break the heated filiment when brake is applied.. good luck and let me know if This helped or not.

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Hello
The most common reason for this fuse to blow is a shorted electric fuel pump inside the fuel tanks that goes to the pump. PCM B powers the fuel pump circuit and the Engine control computer, the computer is called the "PCM" which is acronym for "Powertrain Control Module". The 1st thing that you should do remove the fuel pump relay under the hood in the relay and fuse center, it is marked as the Fuel pump with this acronym "F/PMP", reinstall the fuse and if it doesn't blow then then move on to the fuel pump connector at the top of the fuel pump plate on the top of the fuel pump at the top of the fuel tank and with the fuel pump connector pulled off see if the PFCM B fuse blows, if it doesn't then the electric fuel pump inside the fuel tank is defective/shorted. Also check the fuel pump connector and verify it doesn't look discoloured as they have been know to overheat when the fuel starts to fail. If the fuel pump is the problem you must drop the fuel tank out of the truck to change the fuel pump. The electrical tests are a must as the new fuel pump is about $300.00 and just throwing one in there and hoping it fixes the problem can be costly mistake as you can't return this type of part. I strongly suggest that you have an expert look at this at a trustworthy repair center that does electrical testing, of course a dealer would be the best choice here.

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