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Oct 13, 2006 | 11:58 AM

mattsmall

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big electrical problem

my 2002 is300 wont start and everytime i put a new ignition fuse in the fuse blows. iv tryed putting a paper clip in to see if it would start and the paper clip turns bright red/ on fire and the car still wont start. any ideas?

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Oct 13, 2006 | 06:31 PM

e_murray

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starter

Hey,
My Moms chrysler did the same thing when she tried to start her car, turns out that the starter was bad.. GoodLuck.

Oct 14, 2006 | 07:04 AM

Tammy

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How many miles on the vehicle?

Does the starter engage and the motor run?

Oct 14, 2006 | 09:30 AM

mattsmall

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about 68,000 and nothing happens the fuse pops everytime.

Oct 14, 2006 | 10:00 AM

Tammy

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There is a direct short to ground.

Disconnect the battery. 10mm; ground wire first.

Agree that the starter motor or it's internal solenoid is the logical fault.

Suggest tapping on the starter with a hammer, in the event the solenoid has stuck. You might get lucky.

Be sure the battery is disconnected. Don't strike any electrical connections, just the metal on the starter.

Recommend you refrain from the paper clips as fuses, the vehicle wiring could burn up; totaling the vehicle.

Remove the starter and have it tested.

Suggest a Toyota re-manufactured replacement unit.

If the starter bench tests OK, an auto electric shop in your area as your next step.

Oct 14, 2006 | 10:51 AM

mattsmall

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ok i reworded my first post it blows the sec i put any fuse in i dont even have to start the car just put a new fuse in and a sec later POP.

Oct 14, 2006 | 11:18 AM

Tammy

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We are referring to the "IGN" 7.5 amp fuse only. The circuit supported is "SRS, Multiport fuel injection/Sequential multiport fuel injection system".

Does your owners manual support this ?