Fuse problem Options

[ShadowFX]

I bought some interior neons yesterday (they were on special,, bout 75% off) and i tried installing them today. Ive got them wired up to a switch, and when i connected them up using alligator clips it worked fine, so i soldered it all in, i leeched power off the cig. lighter.. it worked fine for a while, then about 10 minutes later, they wouldnt turn on.. it was the fuse for the cig lighter and radio. okay, so i swapped this for a new one, then as soon as i turn the ignition, they dont turn on again. the fuse blew straight away. this happened once more as i replaced the fuse. whats going on? I taped off all open connections, so im pretty sure nothing can short circuit. could it be that because i leeched off the cig lighter, its overpowering the entire system?

EDIT- I tried rewiring everything just then, found out when it happens. it works fine if i turn on the car with the switch on, but when i turn off the switch the fuse blows.. the plot thickens. maybe it gets easier. i dont know. anyone?

This post has been edited by ShadowFX: Oct 10, 2004 - 4:26 AM

[blackbullet]

how about trying a connection from the ignition??...to the switch.. when i bought my car everything was dead... no clock, no door light or anything.. i was trying to install a stereo in it and conncected a wired to the ignition instead because all my power was dead through the stereo circuit... so i connected on from the ignition for the power... i think it should work the same for those neon lights....not sure but my opinion..