My check engine light was on for about 2 months then yesterday it just goes dead in the road, i got a new battery and realized the #10 fuse kept blowing, I have tried everything!! HELP!
2007-03-29 08:49:45 · 6 answers · asked by gachickhelen 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The fuse cover says something about engine returns and engine modulars and the abs system. What it does is when i put it in drive or hit the gas petal the fuse then blows. As far as a mechnic if i had the money i wouldnt be asking this question.
2007-03-29 16:15:21 · update #1
look on the fuse diagram and it should tell you what it is. does it die every time? could be the ignition fuse???
2007-03-29 08:54:12 · answer #1 · answered by Rusty Caldwell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means there is a short or a very heavy current draw in whatever circuits the #10 fuse is protecting. What does your mechanic say it might be?
If you really mean "I've tried everything", that would of course include having the vehicle scanned for error codes since the check engine light was on. What error codes were present? That would be a good starting place. Or could it be you really didn't try everything?
2007-03-29 08:56:17 · answer #2 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have tried everything have you tried the basics (below)?
1) Look up in a Haynes manual, your owners manual, or on your fuse panel what the #10 fuse protects? Probably ignition or something in that circuit.
2) Looked up and interpret the codes stored in your diagnostics system due to your check engine light being on FOR TWO WHOLE MONTHS.
2007-03-29 09:11:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What quits when the fuse blows? Why do you drive for two months with the check engine light on? Any half competent mechanic could tell you why the fuse is blowing in two minutes. You obviously haven't tried everything.
2007-03-29 11:10:48 · answer #4 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
More than likely you have a short in your alternator or regulator that is causing a bad charge. Take your car to a place like AutoZone or Checker and have them run a free charging system diagnostic. That should reveal the underlying problem.
2007-03-29 09:06:20 · answer #5 · answered by Compurednek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a sure sign of an electrical problem
take the car to an elec. guy
the "check engine "light means to go check your engine at a proper garage
this could be a clue!!!
2007-03-29 09:00:09 · answer #6 · answered by leroux3s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋