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Search Auto Parts Search 2006 chevy malibu tail lights keeps blowing fuze Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Automotive Wiring and Electrical jms8384 User Jan 15, 2010, 4:14 PM Post #1 of 5 (5434 views) 2006 chevy malibu tail lights keeps blowing fuze Sign In ok here is that big pain in my but (right now lol) My 2006 chevy malibu 2.7l 4 banger, has been blowing the tail light fuse for about the last month. It started in a heavy rain storm so i figured that something got wet and caused the fuse to blow. But i couldn't find a place were anything was getting wet. so i replaced the fuse and it didn't do it again for about 2 weeks. i desided to pull the tail lights and check for any damage to the wiring i checked from the fuse panel to the exit point in the trunk and the harness for the lights found no problems. i am getting 12v to the lights. i checked the resistance to the in the wires nothing high. checked the resistance from the wires to the ground the only thing i found was the pass side was showing 1.9 to 2.0 ohms when the driver side was only showing 1.3 to 1.5 ohms. i cant find any damaged lines. i removed the bumper and pulled the hole rear lamp harness out and inspected the hole thing but cant find any damage. check the connectors, everything is fine there. i checked the wires for any braking or streching. no luck there either.i plugged the main harness back in to the fuse box and replaced the fuse turned on the lights and after about a min the fuse blew again. so i changed the fuse again and played with the wires all the way down the harness and it didn't blow. this thing is being a pain in the but has anyone delt with this before or does anyone have the digram so i can troubleshoot it more. or hell does anyone have any ideas on how to fix it thanx Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 15, 2010, 5:53 PM Post #2 of 5 (5429 views) Re: 2006 chevy malibu tail lights keeps blowing fuze Sign In Do you mean running lights or brake lights? I wouldn't think there would be a fuse just for rear running lights, T jms8384 User Jan 15, 2010, 9:09 PM Post #3 of 5 (5423 views) Re: 2006 chevy malibu tail lights keeps blowing fuze Sign In it is the tail light you know the ones that r on when the head lights are on at night what ever you want to call thembut yes thay have a fuse Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 16, 2010, 4:00 AM Post #4 of 5 (5421 views) Re: 2006 chevy malibu tail lights keeps blowing fuze Sign In I would call these "running" lights - this should include lights in front also. Do they still work when this happens? Models vary and the rear bulbs may or may not also be brake lights and directionals - a dual filament bulb, one brighter than the other. Hard to say but I'd swap out the bulbs and dielectric grease or at least WD-40 in the sockets while bulbs are out. Guess it's possible for a bulb to consume too much juice for the fuse?? T jms8384 User Jan 16, 2010, 6:31 AM Post #5 of 5 (5418 views) Re: 2006 chevy malibu tail lights keeps blowing fuze Sign In well i will have to give it a try thanx   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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