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[inrunning]

I've fitted a new light placed the wires hopefully where there are supose to go checked and rechecked for mistakes but am still having the same problem.When the light is switched on its fine but as soon as i turn it of it trips out the fuse.Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks

[BLAKEY1963]

[quote="inrunning"]I've fitted a new light placed the wires hopefully where there are supose to go checked and rechecked for mistakes but am still having the same problem.When the light is switched on its fine but as soon as i turn it of it trips out the fuse.Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks[/quote]

INRUNNING
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[sparx]

Hi, R U sure you're tripping when switching 'off'?
If U have done the classic co*k-up & put all reds together & all blacks together, then light will come on with sw. in 'Off' pos, & will blow due to putting sw. as dead short across supply when turning 'On'!
Check with Docs project section for correct wiring