Car Keeps Blowing Fuses in Hillsboro, KS
The short answer
A fuse that keeps blowing is protecting you from a real fault, usually a wire rubbing through, a failing motor or an accessory asking for too much power.
It is the stock trailer hitched up outside Florence, the lights plugged in, and the same fuse popping every time you head out, while the one in your pocket is your last spare. The fuse did its job by blowing, and the fault behind it is still there. Bring it in to us in Hillsboro, or we will come and get it.
Call or text (620) 416-0008. Describe the noise. We'll do the rest.
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Text us which onesHow we stop a fuse from blowing again
We look for the reason, not just the fuse. A new fuse without a repair is a bet, and it is one you will lose on the next bump or the next rainy day.
We follow the wire. Most repeat fuses come from a wire rubbed bare somewhere out of sight, and we trace the circuit until we find it.
We fix it properly. Damaged wiring gets repaired with sealed connections and protected from rubbing, so it does not wear through again in the same spot.
We check your add-ons and trailer plug. If an accessory is overloading a circuit, we rewire it the right way.
Why Hillsboro brings blown fuses to Moxie
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We find the short
We trace the circuit to the actual fault, so you are not buying fuses by the box.
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An ASE-certified technician
Our technician is ASE certified in engine repair, automatic transmissions and drivetrains, and Moxie pays for ASE testing for the whole team.
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Warranty good at over 17,000 shops
Electrical repairs carry the NAPA nationwide warranty for 24 months or 24,000 miles, honored well beyond Marion, Harvey, McPherson, Chase and Lyon Counties.
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Trailer wiring too
Trailer plugs and wiring are a common cause, and we repair those as well.
Call or text (620) 416-0008. Describe the noise. We'll do the rest.
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Can I keep driving?
It depends what the fuse runs, and never on a bigger fuse.
If the blown fuse runs something like the radio or a power outlet, you can drive to us without it. If it runs the headlights, the brake lights, the wipers or the fuel pump, the car is not safe to drive until it is fixed. Never put in a higher-rated fuse, foil or wire to keep it going, because that removes the only thing stopping the wiring from overheating.
Stop driving and call us if
- You smell burning plastic or see smoke
- The fuse for the headlights, brake lights or wipers has blown
- A fuse box, wire or connector feels hot
- Someone has fitted a bigger fuse than the fuse box label shows
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What keeps blowing fuses around here
- A wire rubbed through against the frame or engine, common on trucks that see rough roads
- Trailer plugs and wiring damaged by mud, water and gravel
- A failing wiper, blower or window motor drawing too much power
- Aftermarket accessories tapped into circuits that were never meant to carry them
- Mouse damage in vehicles that sit through the winter or between harvests
- Water getting into connectors after a wet spring or a leaking seal
How we diagnose a car that keeps blowing fuses in Hillsboro
- We find out what the fuse protects and what you were doing when it blew.
- We inspect the wiring along that circuit for rubbing, chewing or melted spots.
- We test the parts on the circuit to see if one is drawing too much power.
- We disconnect the circuit piece by piece until the short disappears, which shows us where it is.
- We tell you what we found and what it costs before we fix it.
A car that keeps blowing fuses across five Kansas counties
We look after drivers across Marion County, Harvey County, McPherson County, Chase County and Lyon County, with free pickup and delivery within 40 road miles of 611 Orchard Dr, Hillsboro.
Questions about blown fuses
Can I put in a bigger fuse so it stops blowing?
Please do not put in a bigger fuse. Each fuse is sized to protect its wire, and a bigger one lets the wire get hot enough to melt or start a fire before anything stops it. Use only the rating shown in the fuse box and bring it in.
Why does my fuse blow only sometimes?
A fuse that blows only now and then usually means a wire touching metal only when something moves, like a bump, a turn or a door opening. It can also be a motor that only struggles when it is cold or wet. We look for the pattern and trace it.
My trailer keeps blowing a fuse. Is it the truck or the trailer?
It is more often the trailer. Unplug the trailer and see if the fuse holds, which usually settles it. Either way, bring both in and we will check the plug, the wiring and the truck side.