pcm asd fuse keeps on blowing

1999 DODGE STRATUS
168,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BILLY MACK
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I have a pcm asd fuse keeps on blowing so I unplug the coil pack and then I trued the key see what would happen the fuse did not blow.so then I treed to turn the car on and on cranking power.so I tested the battery with a volt meter and got a 12.4 volts. took the batt to auto zone to test it and they said it is good. what could be wrong with this vehicle?
Sep 2, 2014 at 1:09 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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So, did the fuse blow when cranking with the coil disconnected?
Sep 2, 2014 at 4:58 AM
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BILLY MACK
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no it did not.
Sep 9, 2014 at 7:02 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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That's pointing to a bad coil.
Sep 9, 2014 at 7:08 PM
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BILLY MACK
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I tested the coil with a meter and then I had the guys tested at autozone and it was fine.
Sep 9, 2014 at 7:11 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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I don't care what Autozone thinks. The fuse blows when it's plugged in and doesn't blow when it's unplugged. Something is shorting when the coil is plugged in.
Sep 9, 2014 at 7:18 PM
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BILLY MACK
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so it's the coil then even very thou the specifications where in the ballpark.
Sep 9, 2014 at 7:26 PM