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Post Tue May 24, 2016 2:16 pm

My 30amp Fuse keeps on blowing for the electric windows even though the window button is not pressed i have changed this about 4 times now what could possibly be the fault ?
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Post Tue May 24, 2016 5:12 pm

Likely to be a broken wire.

Check where they go into the doors.

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Post Tue May 24, 2016 8:55 pm

check for metallic debris (pin, aluminium foil, etc.) inside one of the switches. Also check that something "aftermarket" hasn't been wired into the window circuit.
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Post Fri May 27, 2016 10:22 pm

Brian you are a absolute legend you were exactly right about the switch thanks for your help ... :D :D