fuse blows and engine goes off?

1998 FORD RANGER
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CARLOS VILLAGRAN
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I have a trouble with a yellow 20 amp fuse in the hood fuse box. It blow alone and engine goes off. I dont have any manual to see what for is the fuse and where the problem comes from. Can you please tell me what is this about and how can I fix it? I will appreciate your help. Thank you very much.
Nov 20, 2007 at 5:49 AM
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AUTOPRO
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Sure, this can happen when a fuel injector or ignition coil shorts out and blows the fuse to the PCM. Here is a guide that will help you see what I am talking about


https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-repair-a-blown-engine-fuse

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Nov 20, 2007 at 11:08 AM
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