the fuel pump fuse in my95 neon keeps blowing, i have replaced fuel pump and it was running fine and now it is blowing fuses every time i start it

Asked by Christina Jan 28, 2016 at 10:18 AM about the 1995 Dodge Neon Highline Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have replaced the fuel pump 3 times. I have recently found that the fuse
blows when it starts, it will run sometimes for days. and then blow, now it
blows the fuse every time I start it, I can move the car from st to garage, other
times it wont go 2 ft without blowing.

4 Answers

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You said you replaced the pump, trace your wires, you have a positive and negative wire touching somewhere.

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Are you sure the size fuse you are installing is correct? A low amp fuse could explain your problem.

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Then there is a short or the fuel pump is drawing too much power.

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