1992 Jaguar XJ6 Replacement Blower motor issue

1992 JAGUAR XJ6
168,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAULT01
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I recently replaced the right blower motor in my xj6. In order to do so, I had to "swap" the wiring harness from the old one to the replacement as the new one was a larger sized fitting. The wires were all the same color and rating.

The problem is this. After I installed the replacement motor and tried to run the heater the blower immediately blew a fuse... and continues to do so every time.

I don't know what to look for, PLEASE HELP!!!
Feb 5, 2009 at 1:20 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Then it is wired wrong. If it blows the fuse you have a short to ground.It will then blow fuse A2 which is also the fuse that runs your boot release you are having problems with
Feb 5, 2009 at 7:56 AM
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[quote:2f844231df="2CarPro Jack"]Then it is wired wrong. If it blows the fuse you have a short to ground.It will then blow fuse A2 which is also the fuse that runs your boot release you are having problems with[/quote:2f844231df]

The boot was problematic before this happened, but I got your info and will follow your instructions. Thanks!

Should it matter that I swapped the harnesses for the blower? (aside from making sure that wiring is correct?)
Feb 5, 2009 at 8:35 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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As long as they are all in the proper places, the connector doesnt matter
Feb 5, 2009 at 9:43 PM