Fuel Pump fuse

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Mr. RA Bennett, May 30, 2005.

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    Mr. RA Bennett Guest

    My 83 GL is occasionally blowing the no#7 fuse.It is hot to the touch
    sometimes.Could it be the relay or ECU?Thanx
     
    Mr. RA Bennett, May 30, 2005
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    Michael Pardee Guest

    I think we can rule out the ECU - it would have failed altogether if it is
    blowing the fuel pump fuse.

    I am thinking of a bad fuse socket. Is your '83 fuse one of those pi-shaped
    fuses with the prongs coming out the side? If so, I'd look carefully at the
    socket. If it shows signs of heat that's probably the problem. Since the
    contacts are the problem, using a larger fuse would not help anyway.

    I've pulled the fuse holder out and moved wires to another socket for the AC
    blower fuse in my '85 765T. It is a medium sized job but was easier than any
    of the obvious alternatives.

    Mike
     
    Michael Pardee, May 30, 2005
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    John Robertson Guest

    My experience has been if the small pump in the tank goes the large pump
    works harder drawing too much current so the fuse holder heat up and the
    fuse blows . Check to see if your tank pump is working .If not that's most
    likely the problem
     
    John Robertson, May 30, 2005
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