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I keep blowing fuses for the injector banks... by AL87
Started on: 08-23-2012 12:57 AM
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Last post by: Raydar on 08-24-2012 05:59 AM
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Report this Post08-23-2012 12:57 AM Click Here to See the Profile for AL87Send a Private Message to AL87Direct Link to This Post
Okay, it seems to me like its an injector that is shorting out or something.
its intermittent. and only blew one fuse over the month ive been driving it (and its just happening to one of the banks not both).

but the other day I blew 4. Instead of using another 5amp fuse I popped in a 10. it runs and hasnt blown, but I do notice that ONLY at a constant cruising speed that a "miss" sound and sputtering exhaust is heard.
it could be a manifold leak because I had one that "sealed" itself after a week of driving it.

when I apply throttle to accelerate there is no sign of a problem, just at cruising speeds, and possibly upon a soft take-off.
where the car kind of boggs for a second or two.

the times ive blown the fuses, 2 on startup with some throttle applied.
2 when trying to spin tires in an empty wet parking lot, working on hard launches for the dragstrip.
and one while cruising at a consistent 55mph.

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Report this Post08-23-2012 02:34 AM Click Here to See the Profile for phonedawgzClick Here to visit phonedawgz's HomePageSend a Private Message to phonedawgzDirect Link to This Post
On a V6, the EGR control solenoid is powered by one of the injector fuses. Try unplugging it and see if your fuse blowing goes away.
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Report this Post08-23-2012 09:34 AM Click Here to See the Profile for PappySend a Private Message to PappyDirect Link to This Post
Also follow the harness and see if it is damaged: On top of something hot, crushed or pinched
Good luck and I hope ya find/fix it
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Report this Post08-23-2012 12:48 PM Click Here to See the Profile for AL87Send a Private Message to AL87Direct Link to This Post
wheres the egr control solenoid?
oh wait, nevermind... I found it.

whatever this is, is intermittent... and im just not sure about anything. but i'll try it.

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Report this Post08-24-2012 01:04 AM Click Here to See the Profile for AL87Send a Private Message to AL87Direct Link to This Post
its not blowing a fuse, but its still sputtering while im just cruzin. its fine on acceleration.

I did unplug the connector and plugged it back in, later.
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Report this Post08-24-2012 05:59 AM Click Here to See the Profile for RaydarSend a Private Message to RaydarDirect Link to This Post
The EGR functions at cruising speed. Still may be part of your problem.
Did it act up with the solenoid unplugged? (Other than setting a Code 32?)
I would try leaving it unplugged, and put the correct fuse back in. See what happens.
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