Unit e/g fuse pops when key turned to on position

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA

176,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 4WD • MANUAL

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While driving car traction control lights came on , no response from accelerator pedal, engine shut off after about 100 ft, found unit e/g fuse popped on fuse box behind glove box.
Fuse pops when key turned to on position. Tested all relays in circuit, followed wiring diagram and found no shorted or damaged wires.
What is causing this issue?

Oct 19, 2020 at 9:09 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

If that fuse blows right away, it could be related to the ignition relay or a short between it and the coil, or the coil itself.

First, disconnect the connection at the ignition coil/igniter assembly. See pic 1 See if the fuse still blows.

If it does, remove the ignition relay and see if the fuse blows. See pic 2

Let me know what happens.

Joe

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Oct 19, 2020 at 9:30 PM