IGN 0 fuse in interior left panel keeps blowing?

DAFUNKYBEAN

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2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
6.0L
V8
4WD
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315,000 MILES

Fuse blows when ignition put into start to crank engine. It is fine when just in run or accessory position. Right side of fuse indicates power when tested w/light tester, but left side does not. I have replaced the ignition switch. IGN C fuse in under hood fuse panel good and lights up when tested. I am having trouble tracing where short might be located. I read the wiring diagram to be that the short would be located between IGN C fuse and IGN 0 fuse. With the ignition switch having been replaced, this leaves the direct line from the under hood panel to the ignition switch. Is this correct? There is a yellow wire from the under hood fuse panel that runs through the ignition switch and to the IGN 0 fuse that does not light when tested. How can I tell which wire this is and might it be the culprit?

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HMAC300

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See the two pics one goes to powertrain module under hood and other to trans. It could be at junction block as well. Try to get a circuit breaker to temp install while checking it as well as a compass to run along wiring, if wiring is screwed up it will drive compass crazy. It's a pink wire see pics.

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Monday, April 13th, 2015 AT 7:36 AM

DAFUNKYBEAN

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That helps a lot. I'll try to check it later today and let you know. Thanks!

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Monday, April 13th, 2015 AT 8:29 AM

DAFUNKYBEAN

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It turned out to be a wire for the tow package. Thanks for the advise, put me toward the right path.

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Monday, April 13th, 2015 AT 4:44 PM

JOHN ADAMS2

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My truck lost all dash gauges and lights last night and the transmission it stuck in I think third gear. When I put new fuse in the Ing 0 it pops right away. Did your truck do this?

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Monday, March 8th, 2021 AT 4:06 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

If the fuse is blowing as soon as it's installed, there is a dead short at some point. Check for shorts at the box and near it. If you do it in the dark, you may see a spark indicating the short.

Let me know what you find.

Joe