Fuse problem with Emergency Flashers when Van connected

Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 12, 2008 at 09:44
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On our 2002 Mitsibushi Challenger 4WD the turn indicator flashers and Emergency Flashers have worked fine. There is a 10A fuse in the Emergency Flasher circuit.

We have a 18 foot Crusader van with a 7 pin connector plug. Each time we hook our van to the car we do a check that the turn indicator lights and break lights at the rear of the van are working. Normally I check each turn indicator light and find it is OK.

A couple times in the last year I have used the Emergency flasher switch on the car to check both flashers are operating at the same time. Each time I have found within a few days that the 10A fuse for the Emergency flasher in the Challenger has blown and has to be replaced.

My first inclination is to simply use a bigger fuse in the car Emergency Flasher but wonder if this is the most sensible to do.

Can you suggest what tests I can do to simplify identify the cause of the problem. The van is currently in storage and not connected to the car. The van manufacturer is unable to supply a wiring diagram for the van.

Dave
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