Not again.

[phil_long]

Ok, so I got the new water pump on today. Went pretty smooth. Got everything back together, and went to start the car. Well, the car turned over but it wouldn't start(I did have to give it a jump). I figured to check the fuses, and I noticed that the ECM/IGN fuse was blown. Ok, I have a spare 10 amp fuse, so I replaced it. I tried starting the car up again and it didn't start.    I go to check the fuse again, and I noticed that it was blown. Really? So I replaced the fuse again after triple checking everything I could in engine bay wondering what was shorting, if anything. Key on, engine off, the fuse blew again. So now I'm really pissed. I decided to change out the control module with a known working one I have here. After doing that, I replaced the fuse again, and Key on Engine off, I noticed my scan master stayed on. I say great, it should start now. I go to turn over, didn't start, check fuse, and its blown. I plan to do the No Start Tree tomorrow, but I don't what could keep blowing this damn fuse. 

[Scoobum]

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[phil_long]

This is nuts because the car started perfectly fine a week and a half ago. I haven't done anythings except for swap out the water pump. Now, I do have the K&N air filter drying right now so I didn't have that installed. That shouldn't be relevant to the issue, but just thought I'd share.

[Steve Wood]

Does it blow if you disconnect the ecm connectors?

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[phil_long]

Havent tried that. So unplug the ecm and attempt to start. Got it. Keep you all posted

[Steve Wood]

ecm, maf, module, and esc module are the main things connected to that fuse so I would guess it is either one of those things, or, the wiring going to them.

[phil_long]

Hmmmm, I'll double check the MAF. I did unplug that to remove the intake to clean the air filter. I havent put the air filter back in yet. It was still drying at the time. Thanks Steve. My goal is to get the Buick Highway ready so i can drive around the world in it and meet you guys.

[Scoobum]

Hmmmm, I'll double check the MAF. I did unplug that to remove the intake to clean the air filter. I havent put the air filter back in yet. It was still drying at the time. Thanks Steve. My goal is to get the Buick Highway ready so i can drive around the world in it and meet you guys.

Got snow tires on it? We live in igloos up here ya' know.

[larrym]

And good rain tires for the wet coast!

[TexasT]

Well come on down. You know, once you get it running.

[daveismissing]

Is this the car that had the ECM connectors replaced?

[phil_long]

Yes this is the car that I replaced the connectors on!! Great memory! Snow tires, and tires for the rain. Got it covered. 

[daveismissing]

Heat shrink /tape looks good on all those joints?

When one of us suffers we a suffer /remember....

[phil_long]

those connectors are solid!! I tripled checked them. Thanks daveismissing.

[phil_long]

Ok, so I had a few minutes yesterday to check some things out. I unplugged the ECM, and the MAF sensor, and Key on Engine off, no problem. The fuse only blows when the start is engaged. The battery is dead so I need to jump it again. Car's been sitting.