engine ignition fuse keeps blowing

1996 DODGE NEON
100,000 MILES • 1.0L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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the engine ignition fuse keeps blowing when I go to the on position.
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May 22, 2017 at 2:33 PM
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First inspect the wiring harness at the rear of the engine compartment that goes to the oxygen sensors. See if it fell down onto hot exhaust parts.

A simple trick to finding a short is to replace the blown fuse with a pair of spade terminals, then use small jumper wires to connect them to a twelve volt light bulb. A brake light bulb works well. When the circuit is live and the short is present, the bulb will be full brightness and hot so be sure it is not laying on the carpet or against a plastic door panel. Now you can unplug electrical connectors and move things around to see what makes the short go away. When it does, the bulb will get dim or go out.
May 22, 2017 at 7:43 PM