2003 Ford Taurus PCM fuse keeps blowing

2003 FORD TAURUS
108,500 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JSNIDER
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I replaced the PCM fuse and it blew again the same day. I have only had the car about 2 weeks and this just started. It is showing code P1633 also, could this have anything to do with the alternator?
Apr 14, 2015 at 12:34 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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No. The alternator is on a different circuit. My reference says P1633 is calling a defective PCM.
Apr 14, 2015 at 1:40 PM
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