Q: Electrical issues. Brake lights won't go on. Replaced fuse but still keeps blowing.
My brake lights weren't working, so I replaced the fuse but it kept blowing. All of a sudden, all the power to my dash died and some times when the stars are aligned it will work. I'm trying to get it running agin since it is my only ride. Would it be a relay?
My car has an automatic transmission.
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