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jquest03

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Posted: January 25, 2006 at 10:05 AM / IP Logged

I just installed speakers and a head unit into a 1990 Mazda Protege. There also was a new battery put in. After this was all done i noticed that a fuse keeps blowing and my back taillights are not working. I replace the fuse and it blows again. What is going on here?? Is it b/c i installed something wrong?

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supradude

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Location: South Carolina, United States

Posted: January 25, 2006 at 7:36 PM / IP Logged

If it wasn't happening before, its highly possible you have something wrong. Can you give more info on how you wired it?

'85 Toy

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rallysport

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Joined: April 10, 2004

Location: United States

Posted: January 26, 2006 at 12:25 AM / IP Logged

did you hook up any dimmer or illumination wiring on the deck? or maybe your using the illumination wire as a ground, i think the wire is RED / black, make sure its not connected to anything.

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jahnkematthew

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Location: Canada

Posted: February 20, 2006 at 10:29 PM / IP Logged

wire it right to ur battery if u cant find out the problem, could be risky if u have lots to lose!

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schmoo

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Joined: April 21, 2005

Location: Canada

Posted: February 21, 2006 at 8:34 AM / IP Logged

disconnect your install and see if the trouble goes away. I would agree with those that said to check your dimmer/illumination wire in the dash. This will show as a ground until you turn the headlights on. Good luck and keep us posted.

a true canadian eh!

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fedfire

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Posted: February 24, 2006 at 12:45 PM / IP Logged

One out of two probable causes, either your positive line is being grounded at some point in you line causing a short across or you have too much resistance in the wiring. Check for a short if none, increase the wire size.

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