Blowing fuse in under the hood

Tiny
CECALA
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  • 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 4.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 216,000 MILES
I keep blowing an 15amp mini fuse when I try to start the jeep. I was at a stop light light go green I hit the gas take off normal get about ten feet the car dies I roll of the street and check under the hood blown fuse switch it out jeep starts up goes two blocks same thing stalls out roll to the side again change out fuse one more time get in and doesn't start now I am blowing that same fuse when I try to start the jeep
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Thursday, June 19th, 2014 AT 11:27 AM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Which fuse is it number wise if it's for fule pump relay it may be the pump Is drwing to manyamps.
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Thursday, June 19th, 2014 AT 12:14 PM
Tiny
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It is the coil rail and injector fuse I believe it is the f18 15 amp fuse
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Thursday, June 19th, 2014 AT 1:42 PM
Tiny
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Check the harness where it goes around the back of the engine and see if it has rubbed through there. There is a stud there that can wear through as it ages. If it is that may be your problem.
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Thursday, June 19th, 2014 AT 4:28 PM

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