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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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i got a 98 3500 dodge its blowing a 40 fusable link for the trailer and a 20 amp stop lamp fues when i press the brake cotroler manually all the wires look good and i tryed two controlers same problem all the ligths work on the truck and trailer i guess both controlers are bad? one was one the truck and the other one was a old one i had
 
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 11:04 PM
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Is this in factory trailer wiring or aftermarket. Sounds like you've got some wires shorting out someplace.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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See if it blows either with the trailer wiring disconnected.

If it does, it's in the truck end of the wiring.
If it doesn't, then you have a short in the trailer wiring or a faulty trailer brake magnet.

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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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I had a busted tail light on my trailer and the bulb was shorting out against the trailer and blowing my fuse. New bulb and it was all better.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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Nice when it's simple!
Isn't it?

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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 01:52 AM
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Check for corrosion in the plug also
 
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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could be somthing in the brake drums
 
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