1997 Chevy Lumina blows fuse and dies

1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
10,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BECAJANE
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we thought my fuel pump was bad, had it replaced. car ran fine approx 1 hr. the quits because it has blown a 15 amp fuse under the hood. replace it and it blows right away if the car is still hot. before this problem started, we just had intake manifold gasket replaced. any connection to fuse problem. Help i'm a mail carrier and must have a car to work. Thanks!!!!!
Jul 1, 2009 at 1:24 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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There are several 15A fuses which one blows?
Jul 1, 2009 at 1:36 PM
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BECAJANE
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I'll need to look to be sure but I think as you're looking under the hood, facing windshield, it's the first one on the left. I will check it as soon as it stops raining.
Jul 1, 2009 at 1:53 PM
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