New GFCI outlet won't reset

[rfodor]

I'm installing two new GFCI outlets in the kitchen. The first was a snap, but it was the last (or only) outlet in series and did not require load connections - works great. The second one is one of 4 (?) in series, and has both line and load cables. When I hook it up, it will not reset. I can hold down the reset button, but it just clicks repeatedly and current won't flow to the appliance. (If I reverse the line/load wiring, the outlet is always on).

Any ideas? Thanks!

[JC]

The GFI receptacle might be bad or make sure you check to make sure the wiring is correct. It sounds like there is a short circuit happening which will not allow the Reset switch to work.

[jangiel]

I am just a DIY homeowner so I am far from an expert. But I had a similar problem at my house, for me the problem was that the outlet that I tapped into was already protected by a GFI outlet. I was just "down stream". From what I was told, you can not have 2 GFIs on the same circuit, they will conflict with each other. After I was told this I searched and did in fact find a GFI that controlled the outlet that I tapped into.

James