gauges/interior lights dont work

[keeponjeepin]

i have 87 xj, and recently the gauges and interior lights don't work a long with the tail lights when you don't apply the break. i put in a 10 amp fuse what it requires but it blows it. so i tried a 30 and still blows it? anyone have any suggestions? i would really appreciate it so i can drive at night!
thanks

[Saudade]

Well, the fuse blowing indicates a short circuit somewhere. Try removing the bulbs from the tail lights and dome lights and see if the fuse holds.

[keeponjeepin]

thanx, ill try it later today and see if it works!

[89ltd]

the dome lights and the lights for the gauges are controlled by the headlight switch, it could be shorting out, also the park lights as well.