GFI Outlet won't set

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My GFI outlet won't set into operational mode. I've pushed "Test" and then tried to "Re-Set" but the little LED flashes red for a split second and trips the outlet. I replaced the GFI outlet with a standard outlet and plugged in a tester and it showed everything fine from a wiring standpoint. I then bought a new GFI outlet and tried it but the problem still persists.

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[+3] - mesquite - 08/02/2016Quite often GFCI outlets are used to protect other normal type outlets. If this is the case with yours, there could be something plugged into a downstream protected outlet which is causing the...

@Mark Skrtich,

Mark it might be doing what it's s'posta. Leakage somewhere behind the wall

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http://www.thecircuitdetective.com/gfis.htm
Take a look here

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@Mark Skrtich,

Quite often GFCI outlets are used to protect other normal type outlets. If this is the case with yours, there could be something plugged into a downstream protected outlet which is causing the problem.

Does your GFCI have any wires connected to the load terminals?

http://www.thecircuitdetective.com/gfci_connections.gif

Bad GFCI or a Ground-Fault? -- Troubleshooting

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