73 beetle keeps blowing signal fuse

[bustednutz]

Hi all, looking for VW guru's.
At the collision center I work at we just repainted a mint condition 73 Super beetle with only 53K orig miles. When I say this car is mint, its truly MINT! Original owner and completely unmolested since new. Full service history since 73'. Original everything in perfect condition. Its literally a little old mans car. Its his pride and joy.

Anyway, it keeps blowing fuse number 12 as soon as you turn on the signals. I'm thinking its a ground on either the front or rear signal lamps. Also when turning on the hazards it pops that fuse too.
Any ideas?
Thanks.

 

[zrxkawboy]

Certainly, a grounded power wire could cause it. Another possibility is a melted filament in a bulb. Pull the bulbs out, hit the switch, and see if the fuse still blows. Yes? Look for a wiring issue. No? Replace the bad bulb.

 

[Nick1994]

Probably a grounding issue, check around the fuse box under the "front truck" for anything loose or grounding.

The VW masters are the guys at The Samba, make an account and ask there.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewforum.php?f=3

I have a 70' Beetle

 

[oliveoil]

I would take the 32mm nut off, behind the horn, and check all the wiring going to the turn signal. I would bet that there is one wire that is rubbing.