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Hello. I have a 1981 16d T3.
I have an issue with the last fuse on the right keep blowing. I do not know where it goes or what it runs. As soon as I put it in the fuse blows. Does anyone have any ideas
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Horn/reverse light I think on my 83 wbx. Not got access to the van to check at the mo
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David is correct,It is horn/reverse
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Live on horn or reverse circuit trapped or shorted to earth I shouldn't wonder (and won't lol). Could be short behind fusebox too I suppose.
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should only be a white 5amp fuse. what ralf said above.
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Thanks for the advise, I will have a look at the weekend :ok
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