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Feb 21, 2006 | 09:07 AM

renchr56

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I have a 95 E-250 w/5.8. I found blown fuse in distribution box for the eec . I replaced the fuse & it blows as soon as I turn key on. I disconnected everything that I can think of & still can't find it. Is it possible that the coil is shorting out causing the fuse to blow?

Feb 21, 2006 | 09:16 AM

pfogle

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I'd be looking more at the igntion swtich, and the wires at the computer.

Feb 21, 2006 | 09:19 AM

renchr56

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The thing is that when I disconnect the coil wires the fuse doesn't blow. Is it possible that the coil is shorted inside. Never had that problem before.

Feb 21, 2006 | 06:50 PM

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From: Easton,Ks

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Originally Posted by renchr56

The thing is that when I disconnect the coil wires the fuse doesn't blow. Is it possible that the coil is shorted inside. Never had that problem before.

Maybe, but I need to know where you are disconnecting the wire.
Is this Fuse "U" in the engine compartment fuse box that is blowing?