Fuse #5 keeps blowing...

[Hornswoggler]

LKM = lamp control module, right? I have removed that already and still getting a short.

I also checked that hinge the other day by taking off the plastic covering and looking at the wires. They look great but I'll also do a search to get more description on what I am looking for.

Thanks!

[Hornswoggler]

removing the LMK, disconnecting right sidemarker bulb/connector, and disconnecting the rear right tail light, and did another measurement.

Took DC voltage from the fuse 5 socket to Gray/yellow wire connector for the headlight switch (switch removed), and still read 12.4V across it. I suspect that GRY/YEL wire is grounding somewhere.

Anybody know where this wire snakes around? Hopefully I don't have to take the car all apart but will do it if I have to. ugh.

[Javier]

Put and blown a new fuse? To measure voltage across F5 and find 12V does not mean there is a short there until you are positively sure all load was removed.

You can also test across F5 with a bulb light. If normal brilliance is achieved yes there should be a short. If dimmed, probably remaining load.

Javier

[Hornswoggler]

I do have a few more fuses... so I can try that.

I have been measuring the same 12.4V across F5 both with and without the LKM. Whatever a bulb light can detect, a multimeter should be able to read as well, right? (I would expect a lower voltage to result in dim bulb light. Just working with what I have)

[Javier]

very high impedance so being not comparable to any load in the car, will always read around 12 volts no mater if ground trough a short or a load. Instead of measuring voltage across F5, try to get readings of ohms from suspected circuits to ground.

Javier