1997 Chevy Silverado blinkers

Tiny
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 260,000 MILES
Soon as I turn the key on the fuse will blow. But if its in nuetral when I turn the key on it will not blow. Do you have any suggestions what it might be
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Thursday, September 30th, 2010 AT 9:34 AM

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Tiny
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Not without knowing what fuse your talking about.
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Thursday, September 30th, 2010 AT 9:50 AM
Tiny
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It is the fuse for the blinkers
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Thursday, September 30th, 2010 AT 10:52 AM
Tiny
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That fuse also powers the back up lights which are controlled by the range selector switch on the left side of the transmission. That switch is likely shorted out internally.
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Thursday, September 30th, 2010 AT 11:05 AM
Tiny
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That would cause the blinker fuse to blow. Do I need to just get a new one or is there a way to fix it?
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Thursday, September 30th, 2010 AT 11:21 AM
Tiny
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No, it would need to be replaced.
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Thursday, September 30th, 2010 AT 11:23 AM
Tiny
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Is it the same thing as a neutral safety switch
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Thursday, September 30th, 2010 AT 11:35 AM
Tiny
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Yes, but they don't call it that any more. It's usually called a range sensor or range switch.
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Thursday, September 30th, 2010 AT 11:37 AM

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