2006 Dodge Stratus #8 fuse keeps blowing

AARONHULETT

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2006 DODGE STRATUS
140,000 MILES

My 2006 dodge stratus sxt 2.7L recently started having this problem where when I go to crank it up, it just pops a fuse no turn over from starter the lights come on windows work and the radio works before I turn the key all. The way over then stops when the fuse blows itll start when I take the fuel pump relay out just for a minute or two any help is greatly appreciated

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HMAC300

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You have either a short in the wiring of that area of the car or something is drawing to many amps when you try to start. Have starter tested fo amperage draw.

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Thursday, September 5th, 2013 AT 5:54 AM

AARONHULETT

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Any thing I can use to find the short or make it easier because I cant seem to find any burned or broken wires touching anywhere

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Thursday, September 5th, 2013 AT 9:49 AM

HMAC300

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Not really the best thing is to get starter checked on car and see if it's drawing to many amps. It may be a fuse box problem so try pulling the relay out cleaning off the contacts and see if there is corrosion where the relay plugs in. It cold be under the fuse box where it would touch as the fuse and relay are in same box.

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Thursday, September 5th, 2013 AT 10:04 AM