Ignition starter engine fuse

2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
121,334 MILES • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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HEYREY0182
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Starter and ignition switch were changed, when turning on the ignition start fuse blows out (actually seen a small spark come out of it) and the starter has a whining noise. car does not start. any suggestions what it could be?
Oct 10, 2019 at 11:27 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

The fuse is failing from high current draw from something. It could be a component or a wire harness issue.

Try removing the start relay and see if it still fails.

Roy
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Oct 11, 2019 at 2:42 AM