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    M1009 popping the main light fuse

    I'm still having this problem. I've noticed that when the marker light fuse blows the GEN2 light comes on then goes off. I have went back and rechecked all bulbs,grounds,and connections has not fixed this problem but as others. I'm back again looking for suggestions or fixes to similar issues...
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    M1009 popping the main light fuse

    I pulled all my lights cleaned and checked bulbs and grounds. I didn't find any bad wires at the corners any other places to look? I have a new headlight switch should I change it out could it cause the fuse to blow? I just don't know how to find the short.
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    M1009 popping the main light fuse

    It's in there good it gets it right in the middle burns it black. I can hear it snap when I hit the switch. I'm thinking of changing my light plugs. What's the best way to get at the front side markers?
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    M1009 popping the main light fuse

    So I guess another bad wire are there any parts that are common to go bad with the marker/parking lights that I should replace
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    M1009 popping the main light fuse

    Ok so here is where I'm at as of now. I followed all directions cleaned everything again greased replaced all parts. I took the service switch apart to clean it up found orange/black wire with insulation damage along with another I taped and tried it out lights work. I now have a new problem...
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    M1009 popping the main light fuse

    Ok I got as far as the horn diode. I'll cut it out in the morning still have fuses popping after everything I do. I bought all new lights, relays, fuses, and switches today also got more contact cleaner and electric grease if I found it in a diagram I tried to get it to have on hand. I'm ready...
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    M1009 popping the main light fuse

    Ok thanks I'll jump on this as soon as I get back from the Doc today. I think I can follow this thanks for keeping it simple. I am familiar with TMs I retired last year from the Army.
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    M1009 popping the main light fuse

    I did find where a radio and solar charger were added but they are wired from battery through fused links not the fuse box best I can tell.
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    M1009 popping the main light fuse

    My truck is still 12v - 24v hybrid the prior owner took great care of truck. I can park it without a drip pan. I don't see any major mods done. I have had the truck 5 months drove everyday no issues till now. If I can get some light I would love to bring the old girl to the parade she cleans up...
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    M1009 popping the main light fuse

    I read the stickies disconnected the horn suppressor replaced relay and pulled fuse. My mechanical skill set is great for everything but electrical. I have a multi meter just got one have no clue on using it. I have trouble with the diagrams but try. I work best of KISS answers.
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    M1009 popping the main light fuse

    How do I check to see if I have a bad blackout or headlight switch? Where can I get one or can they be repaired? I'll check the headlight plugs and the under hood wire block today to see if I can get lucky. I thank everyone for the replies so far need my truck.
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    M1009 popping the main light fuse

    How do I check to see if the switch is bad? Would it be the blackout drive switch or headlight switch? I have no clue on how to check.
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    M1009 popping the main light fuse

    I'm having an electrical problem with my M1009. I keep popping the main light fuse. I've done search after search and tried cleaning and checking wires and such. I still have no lights and every time I replace the 30a fuse and flip the service light switch to on it pops the fuse. What am I...
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