thumperclone wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:03:short=wire is open,no complete circuit..
I disagree thumper... justin_o_guy said; "Shorts are most often accompanied by telltale signs of electrons using a short cut to ground instead of running dutifully through the load they were intended to run thru."
But I believe in Hikers case we have a short to voltage. And maybe this is a misnomer, but you do have a pair of crossed wires.
Because instead of smoke rising you have lights were there should be any. In a way you're lucky. In stead of replacing a rat's nest of burnt wire and various components, you got light.
And we have a good clue which wire to search down, Power to the tail! (This is a much better thread, I wouldn't ever put my lips on a petc0ck!)
Commentary: Snide remarks at the end of a helpful discussion are OK! And when without, should be left in the cafe IMHO. 8)