Must be 3rdGen breakdown day!

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May 1, 2001 | 06:55 PM

89RustangRemover

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Must be 3rdGen breakdown day!

just ran into a problem with my '92 RS. after changing the ignition module on it, it started blowing the ACC fuse. the one for the horn, rear hatch, and dome light. didn't do it before. i thought it was just the occasional blown fuse until i popped 2 fuses consecutively before putting them all the way in! i even put in a 30 amp (original rating is 20) and it blew that one after a while. i checked all the wiring that i messed with that day and everything is in order. what could it be? is there a test of some sort to find out what is drawing too much power? let me know ASAP as I can't do without my horn because of the many idiotic drivers here in tx that got their license in a crackerjack box.

thanks in advance for any help provided.

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May 1, 2001 | 08:23 PM

ede

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does everything work? can you make sure all the accesoreys work? there is a short locator tool you can buy to help pin point the location of a short and then investigate more to locate the source of the short.

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May 1, 2001 | 11:58 PM

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Everything works as long as there is a fuse in there. like when i put the 30 amp. but then it blew it too.

May 2, 2001 | 02:17 PM

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May 2, 2001 | 10:57 PM

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Just unplug the Ciggarette lighter and see If that makes a difference. it did with mine.

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May 3, 2001 | 12:01 AM

89RustangRemover

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hey guys i appreciate all your help! turns out the the lighter was getting stuck and not popping out after getting warmed up. just have to replace the lighter. maybe not since i don't smoke!