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starter problems

Post by mickyd555 »

my starter circuit keeps blowing the fuse and i cant start the car!!!!

i have re-wired the starter so its on a push button and it bl;ows the fuse after about 2-3 secs once the button is pushed. It is not a short in the cable as that has been replaced. I think its in the solinoid but i havnt pulled the starter out yet (i will do that on the weekend). what do i look for and is it easily fixed?
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Post by GeneralFubashi »

So the fuse is just inline with a switch and the starter solenoid? What is the rating on the fuse? It shouldnt use too much power as the solenoid is just an electro-magnet.
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Post by PJ.zook »

If you are using the correct rated fuse, its most likely either the starter wire has rubbed through and is touching earth, or youre solenoid is shorting out.
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Post by suggy126 »

Your solenoid can easily draw over 40 amps the pull in and engage the starter.
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