Ford Taurus

Tiny
PEWEE
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  • 1993 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 88,075 MILES
1994 ford taurus 3.0 blows ignition coil fuse
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 AT 3:53 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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One of the coils could be bad and shorted causing the fuse to blow. Hhave the coils tested for shorting.
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Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 AT 4:49 PM
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I unpluged the ignition control module at the distributor and the electrical plug at the coil replaced the fuse and turned the key to the on position fuse blew intantly. Looking at the diagram I have the 10 fuse red with green tracer wire runs to cconstant control relay module as well where ever that is. Would appriciate some feedback on your thoughts. Thanks pewee
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Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 AT 6:15 PM
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KHLOW2008
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The fuse for Red/Light Green wire are shared by the following.

A) Ignition coil.
B) Capacitor ( near ignition coil) Disconnect this to test. A shorted capacitor can cause the problem.
C) ICM ( ignition control module ( inside distributor)
d) PCM power relay. ( Should be the constant control relay mentioned). Not likely to be a relay fault but possibly the wires leading to the relay is grounded.
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2011 AT 2:42 PM
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I found the problem in the wireing leading to the fan motor which in turn runs to the ccrm. It was laying against the trany lines which run right behind them. I pulled on the connector that plugs in to the fan and my light went out and module started clicking so I inspected more closely and down at y were the wires came together there it was. I fixed it with no cost. How often does that happen. I want to thank you all you were very helpful. I'm sure I'll be talking to you again. Pewee
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Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 AT 2:36 PM
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Loose wires and shorting occurs mainly when wire holding clamps are broken or not assembled correctly. The wire harnesses vibrates and either breaks or being abrased till the wire coating is worn away resulting in shorting.

Common in all vehicles.
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Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 AT 2:58 PM

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