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mattmro444
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Aug 27, 2014, 6:57 AM

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At the collision center I work at we just repainted a mint condition 73 Super beetle with only 53K orig miles. When I say this car is mint, its truly MINT! Original owner and completely unmolested since new. Full service history since 73'. Original everything in perfect condition. Its literally a little old man’s car. It’s his pride and joy.

Anyway, it keeps blowing fuse number 12 as soon as you turn on the signals. I'm thinking its a ground on either the front or rear signal lamps. Also when turning on the hazards it pops that fuse too.
Any ideas?

Thanks
MRO Supply

Hammer Time
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Aug 27, 2014, 7:25 AM

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Grounds don't blow fuses unless they are connected to a power wire.

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Aug 27, 2014, 9:27 AM

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These cars change little details year by year but think the back side of lighting was exposed to weather and whatever in wheel wells while wheels turned. I'd be looking at sockets both inside and back side for corrosion that can short.

I've totally forgotten where fuse box is located but might be troubles there. You are using proper fuse? As I recall about these model years VWs were using a porcelain bar and fuse metal was on outside type not the glass ones for most others for the time except Euro cars and not that many around except those bugs!

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