2000 Oldsmobile Alero 30 amp ignition fuse blows

Tiny
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30 amp ignition maxi fuse (batt 2) fuse under hood blows when a/c is turned on, causing the vehicle not to start. After troubleshooting the problem, I found if I unplug the A/C compressor, the fuse does not blow, leading me to think the compressor clutch was shorting out. I replaced the compressor with one from a junk yard, only to have it blow again, wasting my time and money. I have no wiring diagram to go by, and I can't figure out why it blows only the ignition/batt 2 fuse and not any other fuses in the a/c or heater circuit. Any and all information is greatly appreciated, thanks
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Sunday, June 30th, 2013 AT 10:53 AM

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Tiny
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Is fuse numerical position #1?
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Sunday, June 30th, 2013 AT 11:50 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the reply, yes it is the #1 posititon
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Sunday, June 30th, 2013 AT 11:54 AM
Tiny
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That fuse feeds IGN switch should not be effected by AC very strange. What amo fuse is in position #37?
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Sunday, June 30th, 2013 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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Yes, it is very strange, which is why I'm having a hard time trying to figure this problem out, especially since I haven't got a schematic yet. I'm not sure what amp fuse is #37, I'm not with the car right now, but I'm pretty sure all of the fuses are the correct amperage, I will double check though. Is there anything else you want me to check when I get to the car?
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Sunday, June 30th, 2013 AT 1:11 PM
Tiny
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Do you have or can get a meter DVOM?
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Sunday, June 30th, 2013 AT 1:28 PM
Tiny
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Yes, I have a DVOM and all other tools needed, including a good scanner from Matco.
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Sunday, June 30th, 2013 AT 1:34 PM
Tiny
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Good let me know when your at car
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Sunday, June 30th, 2013 AT 1:36 PM
Tiny
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Ok, will do, thanks
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Sunday, June 30th, 2013 AT 1:44 PM

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