[s-cars] Rear wiper, Brake light blowing fuses.....

[Jim Fleischer]

Okay, I know it couldn't be that simple.  A couple weeks ago I had issues with my rear wiper, replaced the 15 amp fuse with the proper 20 amp, and all was well for a few days.  Then it quit again, then my brake lights went out.  Both fuses burnt.  Tail lights and blinkers are still fine.  So.....I guess I need to get at the wires in the avant door hinge:  Questions are....

1.  Which side would have both the rear wiper and brake light wires.

2.  What is the best/easiest way to get behind the rubber tube surrounding the wires?  Will I need to cut it open, then tape it up after I'm through?

3.  Could something else besides the hinge wires be causing this?

As always, much appreciated!

Jim

'95 s6 avant w/75K
'83 ur