96 Oldsmobile Ciera blowing fuel pump fuse

CARBONATOR

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1996 OLDSMOBILE

My engine stalled while backing up, I got it towed the mechanic said that the fuel pump fuse was blown and I needed to replace the fuel pump. I replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter. It seems to idle fine, we let it run for 20 minutes, I went out for a drive and it seemed to be acting the same as it was before the problem first occurred. It lacked power for acceleration when I pushed the pedal down it wouldn't kick in and accelerate. My airbag light came on and my ABS light. When I got back to the driveway I shut the car off and restarted it, when I went to back up it stalled out again. The fuel pump fuse was blown. I have since blown the fuse another time while backing it up, I don't know if this is just a coincidence or not. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Monday, March 27th, 2006 AT 7:36 PM

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DEERAYROSE

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Your problem is way out of my league, but if I were in your position (and I'd be lost), I would check the voltages of the car from various points while it's operating. Including watching the voltage that's powering the Computer. Spikes and shorts can really screw things up.
After monitoring voltages throughout different areas of the car while using it as usual, you may notice some strange behavior in a specific area. It could help you track down where the problem is originating.

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Monday, March 27th, 2006 AT 11:53 PM