Okay, first off let me say I know I'm stupid for buying a Neon. I learned the hard way. I'm on #2 right now. lol.
Anyways, I'm having issues with the fuel pump fuse blowing. I've replaced the fuel pump. No, it wasn't the wrong one or a faulty one, I've replaced it twice. (Which isn't cheap). I've heard a lot of talk about the ground wires being the most common cause of this, so my Question is, Where are the ground wire's located?, and Do you have any other suggestions?
2006-11-07 10:36:51 · 5 answers · asked by ianxedious 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Hey,
I know this is going to sound funny but I ran into this twice in the last two years. The fuel pump fuse and IGN1 fuse can blow if the Radio suppressor on the back of the cylinderhead shorts to ground or gets low enough resistance. The power distribution wiring diagram supplied in Mitchel On Demand/Shop Key does not define this in the circuit properly and can easily be overlooked.
If you are looking down facing the engine compartment the radio suppressor is at the right rear corner of the head facing the firewall. There is a 1 wire plug with a push button quick connect on it. IT can be really tough to see as the wire wraps around the head bracket and you have to remove the air intake tube. I spent almost 3 full hours tracing this problem on one and a few months later we had another one. I am also not the first person to see this problem as it is described as a repair query on IATN database.
Best of luck....
2006-11-07 12:35:57 · answer #1 · answered by Wayne H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad grounds cause a high resistance situation. That is not a reason for blowing a fuse. You probably have a bare wire touching the body somewhere or a bad relay. Check all pertinant wiring and the relay for the fuel pump and I'd bet you'll find the problem. Also, make sure you have the correct amperage fuse in that position.
2006-11-07 19:42:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my advice is to trace the wires back to the computer, yes there is a computer,by tracing the wires back you might find the problem on why your replacing fuel pumps. could be some bare wire or wires crossing or rubbing on something. could be a bad ground,so i mean give it a try,what do you got to lose, your already in the hole.
2006-11-07 18:46:04 · answer #3 · answered by footerchip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neon # 2 thats problem #1. The best way to find out would be to go to a pep boys or some other discount auto store and 'peruse' the auto manual corresponding to your tear and make. Every one of these types of stores have an area where they display these books on sale.
2006-11-07 18:41:49 · answer #4 · answered by supafly1018 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should have a ground wire coming from your fuel pump sending unit.also maybe its not your pump,check your fuel pump regulator and gas filter.
2006-11-07 20:11:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋