2001 Suzuki Esteem Fuel pump keeps bliwing the fuse

2001 SUZUKI ESTEEM
198,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RMC6988
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My fuel pump went out, I have replaced the fuel pump. Now the car will only run for a limited amount of time before the 15amp fuse in the Fuse box will "pop" My question is, I have replaced the pump and had the relay tested by a mechanic who says it is fine, why does the fuse keep blowing and leaving me stranded on the side of the road?
May 16, 2010 at 2:07 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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if fuse keeps failing on the fuel pump circuit then most likely culprit is a wire shorting out to the body of the car and blowing the fuse. Get under the car and follow the wiring bundle from the front to the back, look for any place where it might be rubbed raw or the insulation scraped off the wire. If you can't find anything there, look where the wires come through the firewall for shorts to the firewall
May 16, 2010 at 4:10 PM
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RMC6988
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Thanks for the response, i was afraid that might be the case, I am not a fan of wiring harnesses or chasing shorts in them. Thanks again for the help
May 16, 2010 at 10:43 PM
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