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98' VW Jetta, FUEL PUMP FUSE KEEPS POPPING

Tiny
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I drive a 98' Jetta with 91,000 miles on it. I went around a turn and my car died out. I replaced the fuse for my fuel pump and it ran for a block and popped. I replaced the fuel pump and filter and the problem still occurs. It runs fine at an idle but once I start driving, the fuse pops again. Any suggestions?
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Saturday, January 13th, 2007 AT 12:33 PM

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Tiny
SERVICE WRITER
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Thanks for the donation, It is appreciated!

What size engine?

Sounds like there is a short in the fuel pump circuit.

I may not be much help, but there should be some on the way.
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Saturday, January 13th, 2007 AT 5:04 PM
Tiny
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I would look at the circuit as mentioned by Service Writer. Now the question is where the circuit runs through the car. What would I do?

I would run a new positive wire to the rear of the car and cut the supply power and hook to the new wire. If the car works fine and it eliminates the problem I would either leave it or test the wire to start narrowing down the location of the short. This is a short.
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Saturday, January 13th, 2007 AT 5:34 PM
Tiny
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Can u tell me where the fuse for the fuel pump is located?
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Saturday, April 21st, 2007 AT 6:27 PM

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