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Subject:Re: 99 Wiper Relay Blows #16 "Term 58" Fuse?
From:Neil N
Date:Wed, 21 Jan 2015 19:28:22 -0800

Never mind.    ;)

It appears there was a (unusual?) cigarette bulb socket failure.
image: http://tinyurl.com/q3eca9s
Jostle the wire to the socket, the centre lead contacts the housing
.... "pop".

On 1/20/15, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> .....  After swapping in a 99
> relay, wipers still worked and were programmable but "Term 58 Fuse 10
> A" blew.

> I moved the aftermarket stereo in-out of dash the same day fuse blew.
> IIRC, the PO hacked up some of the wiring to the cigarette lighter
> light circuit to accommodate either the stereo or aftermarket power
> door lock remote system. The cig socket light is connected to the #16
> fuse.

--
Neil n

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