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MEMO226 · 02-11-2009, 09:20 AM

ok so now i really need your help. i replaced 100a ( alternator fuse) and replaced 40a and 30a. i think 30a is the ignition fuse? and 40a controls radio windows, everything but exterior lights gauges and dome. can someone double check this. anyway 30 and 40 still blew. i had doors, hatch everything closed and switched off. the minute i connected the negative side of the battery the 40a blew within 5 seconds. and the 30a wont blow until i turn key to run or put clutch down. but that takes around 10 seconds. i really need your help guys. i know i must have short or a wire grounding. can you at least tell me where youd check first. or how i can find the short. also i think my cylinder slave for clutch is out. all my clutch fluid is gone lol.

tsupranami · 02-12-2009, 08:10 AM

Visual Inspection Time!

Get a good light, a mirror, and a bible (just kidding). First place to check is wiring between alternator and fuse box under hood. Check leads from alternator all the way to fuse box. Remove the battery completely so that you can see the wires going into the box. Three 10mm bolts hold the box to the fenderwell. Once removed, the box snaps apart so you can see the wires under the fuse panel and check for cracked/broken insulation, cut/pinched wires, or other obvious improper contact between wires/engine/body.

Beyond that, it could be about anywhere. I would suggest unplugging as many connectors as possible and try again. Keep plugging in connectors until the fuse(s) blow. That way you can identify the harness which is causing the problem and then physically trace the wires to the fault.

MEMO226 · 02-12-2009, 08:19 AM

ok i will try that. thanks. i just dont feel like taking it to a shop and paying 90 bucks an hour for them to tell me other shit is wrong ya know

02-11-2009, 09:20 AM	#1
MEMO226 Stock Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: tucson Posts: 8	help ok so now i really need your help. i replaced 100a ( alternator fuse) and replaced 40a and 30a. i think 30a is the ignition fuse? and 40a controls radio windows, everything but exterior lights gauges and dome. can someone double check this. anyway 30 and 40 still blew. i had doors, hatch everything closed and switched off. the minute i connected the negative side of the battery the 40a blew within 5 seconds. and the 30a wont blow until i turn key to run or put clutch down. but that takes around 10 seconds. i really need your help guys. i know i must have short or a wire grounding. can you at least tell me where youd check first. or how i can find the short. also i think my cylinder slave for clutch is out. all my clutch fluid is gone lol.

02-12-2009, 08:10 AM	#2
tsupranami Intake Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 32	Visual Inspection Time! Get a good light, a mirror, and a bible (just kidding). First place to check is wiring between alternator and fuse box under hood. Check leads from alternator all the way to fuse box. Remove the battery completely so that you can see the wires going into the box. Three 10mm bolts hold the box to the fenderwell. Once removed, the box snaps apart so you can see the wires under the fuse panel and check for cracked/broken insulation, cut/pinched wires, or other obvious improper contact between wires/engine/body. Beyond that, it could be about anywhere. I would suggest unplugging as many connectors as possible and try again. Keep plugging in connectors until the fuse(s) blow. That way you can identify the harness which is causing the problem and then physically trace the wires to the fault.

02-12-2009, 08:19 AM	#3
MEMO226 Stock Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: tucson Posts: 8	ok i will try that. thanks. i just dont feel like taking it to a shop and paying 90 bucks an hour for them to tell me other shit is wrong ya know