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  1. userfriendly
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    January 8th, 2012 12:53 AM #1
    The original factory fuse of my Avanza's interior lamp blew. Replaced with the same ampere fuse, it and it worked. Did not use the car and the interior light for a few days. Tonight, the lights wont turn on again. I think the fuse blew again. How to diagnose and repair?

    I dont think there is a grounded connection, bec the car is used for coding and it has been sitting for a few days. Started 1 click today.
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    January 8th, 2012 06:34 AM #2
    i think there's some grounding issue with your map lite and/or other accesories connected to that fuse. on my car the fuse is rated 7.5A , map lite bulbs are only rated 10watts( or lower ) way too low to melt that fuse unless the bulb is shorted which is very unlikely to happen. remove the bulbs from your map lites and see if the fuse still blows. i believe clock and gauge lites are connected to the same fuse.
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    January 8th, 2012 06:37 PM #3
    The fuse is 10 amps. So the brake lights share the same fuse as the interior lights.
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    January 8th, 2012 07:08 PM #4
    i dont think so. check your manual to find out which are connected to that fuse.
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    January 8th, 2012 07:09 PM #5
    Please verify if the fuse rating is indeed 10A based on the manual.
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    January 17th, 2012 02:15 AM #6
    Its possible na may shorted na wire or socket sa load ng fuse. You need electrician with multitester to test or locate cause of short. Ano huli nagalaw na electrical sa car mo bago nangyari ito? Baka may nagalaw or maling kabit.
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    January 17th, 2012 10:06 PM #7
    Quote Originally Posted by Retz View Post
    Please verify if the fuse rating is indeed 10A based on the manual.
    It is 10 amps. The original fuse is also 10 amps, I replaced it withthe spare 10 amps.

    Quote Originally Posted by Chinoi View Post
    Its possible na may shorted na wire or socket sa load ng fuse. You need electrician with multitester to test or locate cause of short. Ano huli nagalaw na electrical sa car mo bago nangyari ito? Baka may nagalaw or maling kabit.
    I suspect may short or loose connection. Replaced the bulbs and the fuse. Was ok for a few days then blew again today. Car is totally stock. Or baka may nabalatan na wire. I guess a trip to Wizards is the next thing to do.

    Quote Originally Posted by Ginnova View Post
    i dont think so. check your manual to find out which are connected to that fuse.
    Checked the manual and they share the same fuse.
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