Blown Starter Fuse

2008 FORD MUSTANG
135,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • RWD • MANUAL
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DARRIN ELAM
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I keep blowing the number 4, 30a, starter fuse. At the suggestion of a friend, I have already replaced the starter. The fuse still blows.

Installing a new fuse with the battery hooked up does not blow the fuse. Turning the key to the run position does not blow the fuse. Pressing in the clutch petal does not blow the fuse. Turning the key to the start position does blow the fuse.

What do I need to be looking at now to try and fix the problem?
Aug 5, 2016 at 12:28 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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There is a short to ground on the starter feed wire from the ignition switch to the starter somewhere. I would check under the dash pedals clutch pedal etc. That is where I would start looking.
Aug 5, 2016 at 12:41 PM
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