blew engine control fuse

1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO
155,000 MILES
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JCW_1983
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I parked it one night and next morning it wouldn't start. 15amp engine control fuse was blowed so I replaced it and it blowed again soon as I tried starting the car. Crossed over the fuse and it started right up.
Apr 20, 2013 at 7:28 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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There is a dead short in the circuit if you cross the fuse out you will run the chance of starting a loom fire with dire results, get this checked out by a auto elect ASAP even if you have to get the car towed.
Apr 20, 2013 at 7:33 PM
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JCW_1983
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I'm not driving it. I just crossed it over to see if it would start.
Apr 20, 2013 at 8:18 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Still a dangerous thing to do, an electrical loom melt down can do a great deal of damage in a few seconds.
Apr 21, 2013 at 4:59 AM
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