# 17 Fuse Blowing

[vptinker]

Ok, few weeks ago, no running lights, fog lights or dash lights. Found #17 fuse blown 10amp, replaced fuse lasted 3 days then blew, replaced fuse, lasted 1 week then blew. Replaced with 20amp and it lasted 2 weeks then blew. Help please 2006 f350 super duty, 6.0L

[2005F250]

Ok, few weeks ago, no running lights, fog lights or dash lights. Found #17 fuse blown 10amp, replaced fuse lasted 3 days then blew, replaced fuse, lasted 1 week then blew. Replaced with 20amp and it lasted 2 weeks then blew. Help please 2006 f350 super duty, 6.0L

More than likely a short under the dash.

[Swanee]

Does this sound familiar?
http://www.socaps.comshowthread.php?t=7489

[vptinker]

Well I found out why the #17 Fuse kept blowing and why I lost dash and running lights. The wires running to the small light in the passenger side dually fender, orange light had burned thru at the socket and at least 12" up the wire. Wahoo