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Snackbar64
Posted on Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 04:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Other than a loose wire or short, what could cause the main fuse to keep blowing? Or is a short more than likely the issue?
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Jornum1
Posted on Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 09:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Does it blow as soon as you put it in, or when you switch on the key? If its when you switch on your key check the large ignition relay. I had this go on me and had the same problem.

Good luck.
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Snackbar64
Posted on Monday, September 27, 2010 - 12:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

it always seems to blow as I'm getting on the throttle. I replaced It immediately as I carry a spare and didn't get five feet before it blew again.
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Akbuell
Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 08:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

As always, check your grounds/battery cables first. And the ground wire to the VR. A loose connection can cause high resistance, which leads to a high amp draw, and the fuse 'sees' that as a short, and pops.
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Hootowl
Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 01:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"A loose connection can cause high resistance, which leads to a high amp draw"

That is exactly backwards.
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Snackbar64
Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 03:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The dealer has determined the problem to be the VR. So at least u guys are all on the same page. How difficult is it to get to and replace on my own? I have the manual and could give it a try.
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