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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 03:07 PM
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Well, I have a problem with the ECM1 fuse that keeps blowing. If Penelope is just running, everything is good. But I cant drive 3 feet without the fuse blowing. Obviously, there is a short, but I would like to know if its a wire or the ECM. Thanks, fellow wrench turners.
 
Old Sep 29, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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So, I've discovered the fuse doesn't blow if I drive on smooth road, but even the smallest bump or shake...like the bump in front of the driveway or closing the door...the fuse blows. I'm perplexed.
 
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sounds like a shorting wire somewhere
 
Old Sep 29, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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Sounds like a bad ground to me somewhere the ground is getting disconnected and blowing the fuse
 
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 05:38 AM
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do a search, you will find it has happened to others. might get some idewas of where to look.


check crank sensor wiring, common for the pink(power) wire to melt and hit ground.
 

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Yeah, mine melted on one of the manifolds. Different engine, but still.
 
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Check what thogert said, just happened to me also. Wire melted and touching the passenger side manifold
 
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I found it, it was a melted wire. Thanks for your help guys!!
 
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which wire?
 
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