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Jay Spradlin Posted on Feb 01, 2018
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2002 tahoe blowing 40amp large fuses in fuse block under the hood

Upon starting, the 40 amp large fuse that is in the ignition#1 slot in the fuse panel under the hood blows. Each time you try the ignition. In an attempt to get the car started all I had was a 50 amp to put in and it also blew. Just wanted some ideas as to what could possibly make this happen.

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Does it only blow with key in the crank position? What about the on/run position?The purple wire at your starter motor, take it loose. Use electrical tape on it or something so it can't short. Does the fuse still blow when you try to crank it? You shouldn't use a larger fuse.
The problem could be almost anything. I did look at wiring diagram for that fuse, the first thing that caught my attention was the starter relay wiring. My thought is just a shot in the dark, so many possibilities.

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You have a short in that wiring, most likely related to your starting motor. Pull the starter relay (in the underhood fuse box) and try a new fuse to see if that is the case. If so you will need to have the motor checked. If not, there are a variety of systems that use this feed via the ignition switch and each will have to be checked (including the switch). If you need a wiring diagram, try Alldatadiy.com.

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  • Posted on Jul 24, 2008

SOURCE: 04 Tahoe blowing fusible link in fuse box for starter

HI...
ON the fuse box cover.
IS there a especification for the funtion of the fuse. or the number of the location of the fuse.
If you can give me, I can try help you. as more I can.

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Oct 19, 2008

SOURCE: Car won't start

ign.wiring shortage.
Or ign module problem

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Jamie Heppner

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  • Posted on Dec 12, 2008

SOURCE: 1994 toyota corolla blowing AM2 30A fuse under the hood

On top of the cover of the fuses it will tell you what that fuse was for. Odds are whatever it is, is shorting out and will need to be replaced.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 19, 2008

SOURCE: 98 stratus won't start

Check the fuel shutoff valve. to see if it is on. press the reset button to do this. if it stays on. The answer could be pinched wires (a short) from the fuse wiring back towards the shutoff valve. if the valve shuts off try checking for current with a test light. if no current . The valve is bad. it seems like a short or open circuit on the fuel system wiring.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 18, 2009

SOURCE: ignition switch fuse terminal is blowing red 40 amp fuse when i try to replace it

A fuse that is consistently blowing is telling you that there is a short in that system. Don't attempt to bridge it or use a larger amp fuse or you will have a major problem. You will need to start tracing wiring to destinations to find the short. If while moving harnesses around problem ceases to exist, look at nearby items where you are working and try to locate what was grounding. Sometimes people will stop if short disappears, leaving open the possibility of it happening again.
If you are not comfortable working with wiring, then leave it to professionals who do this every day. It's not really difficult but requires patience and a good bit of knowledge to do this right!

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