fuse blowing

[michelle mx5]

The fuse for the internal light keeps blowing. i have had the radio removed, the internal light bulb removed, and a switch on the boot lid removed (was for an alarm) and the fuse still keeps blowing. the only other item on the fuse is the clock, which works till the fuse blows. Any ideas would be greatfull...

[sidewaysreilly]

had the same problem with gauges blowing and it turned out to be rotten alarm wiring in the boot. Doubtful its standard wiring, probably someone has taken a feed from the int light and its shorting somewhere.

[michelle mx5]

Yes, there was wiring removed from the boot area. This was not the problem. Just thought it might be a common problem that had come up before. Will have to get more investigation done. Thanks for the reply.

[charged_rs]

Yes, there was wiring removed from the boot area. This was not the problem. Just thought it might be a common problem that had come up before. Will have to get more investigation done. Thanks for the reply.

sounds like a dodgy earth switch on the b-pillar , 1 screw removes them and check the cable isnt chaffed

[michelle mx5]

problem solved. Disconnected the internal light supply from the fuse and ran a new wire to the radio and the clock. No more fuse blowing. Thanks for all the replys.