96' Chrysler LHS, ATC fuse keeps blowing out.

1996 CHRYSLER LHS
115,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GR8.GONZO67
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Please help I have been unemployed since October 2010 and this is our only transportation.
ATC Fuse #6 Blows : I have a 1996 Chrysler LHS, 3.5 liter engine. When I drive for approximately 1 - 5 miles the 10 amp ATC fuse blows, the ABS light comes on, and the A/C shuts down with it going to a default mode of the defroster blowing heat. I can't find the cause Any input you may have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Dominic
Feb 24, 2011 at 6:05 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Is heater- A/C on at time fuse blows? several modules power off fuse need to eliminate components to find fault
Feb 24, 2011 at 6:18 PM
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GR8.GONZO67
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It don't matter if the A/C is on or off.
Feb 24, 2011 at 10:56 PM
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GR8.GONZO67
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I just drove it the fuse blew with the a/c off, changed the fuse and it does it with the a/c on as well, and it also seems that it has lost some of the power assist for the power steering when the fuse blows.
Feb 24, 2011 at 11:04 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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What #6 feeds
Climate Control
Rear defroster
Backup lights
ABS module
Day light running lights
Speed proportion steering
any of these could be at fault need DVOM and wiring diagrams and good understanding of electronics to repair
Feb 25, 2011 at 3:34 PM
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GR8.GONZO67
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Sounds very expensive, I guess it's time for Craigs List.
Thanks for your assistance.
Feb 25, 2011 at 11:08 PM