[kjamesltd]

my 2001 Rover keeps blowing both bulbs in my left tail light. Any suggestions.. other than the obvious? Thanks!

 

[Disco Mike]

Have you removed and cleaned the bulb socket?

 

[kjamesltd]

Did that the first time. That's SOP for an occurrence of this type. Went to a higher wattage bulb and it seems to be working, at the moment anyways.

 

[Disco Mike]

The higher wattage bulbs should not make a difference, but they will last longer and can be seen a lot better.

 

[redtruck12]

Volts, amps and watts are all in relation to each other. Higher wattage at same voltage equals higher amperage.
Not saying that's your problem..... Just saying
If voltage is a constant and you put in a brighter bulb ( higher wattage ) you will increase the amp load of the circuit

 

[Keanan]

When the higher wattage bulb blows put in an even higher wattage bulb. Then when the fuse blows put in a higher amp fuse. Eventually the smoke will come out somewhere else and you will find the root of your problem.


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[Soggy Bottoms]

Check the license plate lamp wiring harness. You'll have to completely dis-assemble rear door panel to access and remove. As well as rear power lock assembly to gain access to housing where license plate lamp housings reside. Start there...I'd make a very confident bet that is where the short is.

 

[kjamesltd]

I'll give that a shot this weekend. Thanks for the tip! Kev

 

[dusty1]

just a thought, behind left side tail is also the birthplace of trailer wiring harness. I have encountered a pretty nasty PO ghetto connection, that caused me some similar problems.
if all else fails, you might have a look there.