Blowing fuses... need serious help!

colemanitis

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My 98 GT decided not to start one day. I brought it to the dealer who said it was the security system. They got it out of theft mode and it still wouldn't start. Then they said it was the fuel pump, so I swapped this out myself to save over $400. The car's still blowing a 20 amp fuse located in the engine bay. Does anybody have any clue why this is happening? I've been fighting with this for two weeks now... I'm in need of serious help.

 

DTNODYA

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What fuse is it?

 

colemanitis

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#25. I appreciate any help you can provide!

 

colemanitis

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It's a 20amp Maxi fuse

 

Mike97gt

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I am using the ford EVTM manuals for your car and it does not list the fuse by number.. can you pick the fuse out of this picture

 

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DerekStangGT

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after finding the fuse youre blowing, find the route of that circuit. me thinks you have a short to ground somewhere in the circuit, possibly with the load (component being powered). let us know

 

Mike97gt

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there is only two fuses there that will cause your problem.. it's either the EEC fuse or the fuel pump fuse.

 

03ghoststang

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from looking at the pic it looks like there is only (2) 20amp maxi fuses on is the fuel pump and the other to the eec

edit: damn mike you beat me to it lol

 

Superhereaux

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you'll need a wiring diagram and a digital volt/ohm meter (dvom, not too expensive and a good tool to have)



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alot of money so a ford tech can find it

 

colemanitis

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Thanks guys! I'll let you know what I find out.

 

Mike97gt

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well keep us updated... If it's the fuel pump fuse I would check the wiring above the tank and where it goes thru the body.. another common spot for failure is in the battery juntion box area.