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Tail light/marker/dashboard light fuse keeps blowing. I read somewhere that the harness for the front driver side marker could be grounding on a screw. If this is the problem, how do I remover the front marker light assembly to check the harness and if this isn't the problem, any suggestions?

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The wiring harness is shorted to ground somewhere, unless you understand troubleshooting and have the factory wiring repair and diagnosis booklet you are wasting your time trying to find it contact the dealer service dept and make an appointment..

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  • Posted on Dec 11, 2008

SOURCE: fuse blowing

I agree. I would start by inspecting from the tail lights wiring and move up. You will have to remove interior pannels to see the harness.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 11, 2008

SOURCE: i have no tail or

Sounds like you have a short. More than likely it is the swith. If not, check the wires in the trunk.

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SOURCE: HOW TO REPLACE TAIL LIGHT ON 2006 CHEVY IMPALA?

each bulb should be in a socket that is accessable from the trunk... it take a half turn or so to remove it.....

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  • Posted on May 23, 2009

SOURCE: 96 bluebird le grand tail light fuse keeps blowing?

Anytime a fuse constantly blows, you either have a short in your wireing for that components circuit or the component itself is faulty. Inspect the wiring harnesses for each taillamp assembly and ensure no wires are damaged or loose. Also inspect wiring at the fuse box.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 12, 2009

SOURCE: the glove box light went out and now the side

First replace the light then check all your fuses, fi that does not fix it then we would need more details. The bulb could of shorted out and blown the curtsey light fuses

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