What would cause the number 12 fuse 20-amp fuse to continue to blow out and prevent the car from starting?

1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
300,125 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AZMRCLEAN
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Number 12 fuse in fuse box under dash keeps blowing.
Sep 13, 2010 at 9:47 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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you have a short to ground in the engine wiring harness and or a defect in one of the modules.


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Run some tests and get back to us so we can continue helping you. Best, Ken
Sep 15, 2010 at 6:00 AM
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