Not turning over with key

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rjdelp7

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Take a look in the print of the starting circuit that I posted in this thread and TELL ME where you see a 100 amp start fuse
Look man, you can't even read what you uploaded, it is too small. It is a high current/amp fuse. Why don't you just post the correct Maxi or "under hood fuse" number, if you know it. It is not helpful, posting condescending questions. Just stick to helping this guy. That is what people come for.
 

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And how are you helping him? Instead of adding comments about things the aren't in the circuit. Try to comment on what is posted rather than what you think was posted

Again Where is the 100 amp fuse in the starter circuit?

The ONLY fuse that is shown in the wiring diagram is fuse #21 a 15 amp fuse located in the fuse box under the dash and if you knew how to read and understand wiring diagrams you would have seen that and also have known that there would never be a 100 ANP fuse installed in control wiring
 
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Good Morning Everyone! I think i may have narrowed it down to something in the steering column... I went through 5 fuses over the weekend (15amp) yesterday I blew 3 just trying to turn it over. To access the fuses better I raised the tilt to top position and it started. Multiple times without blowing the fuse. I haven't moved the steering back down and it started this morning. I'm hoping there is just some type of loose connection. Thanks to everyone for your replies and hopefully i can figure out whats in the column. Opinions anyone?

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Another week, another headache :) Replaced solenoid still blowing the fuse. I'm believe it has to be a loos wire or something grounding out. It will start fine some days and if i stay on nice roads it seems to start again and again. If i get into any potholes, gravel, etc. it blows the fuse. Going to get under it this weekend and try and follow the wires from the starter up and from the firewall to the switch to see if there is something that may be causing it. I REALLY appreciate everyone's input and if anyone out there has other suggestions please advise! Another question... The fuse that is blowing in the manual refers to it "Starter relay, Junction Box #20" could it be something in another box that is causing this, and anyone know what the #20 is for?

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Aaron
 

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The fuse that is blowing in the manual refers to it "Starter relay said:
What that is referring to is it is fuse #21 which is located in the fuse box under the dash The #20 refers to fuse #20 which is located in the fuse box under the hood That is a 50 amp fuse which is the feed for fuse 21 and a few other circuits.

Try to think of it as your house wiring You have a 100amp main but you have smaller 15 amp circuits that protect different outlets

If your just blowing the 15 amp fuse #21 then your problem is located somewhere in that circuit and that is the print that was posted earlier BUT if the 50amp fuse #20 is blowing then you have a bigger problem, I doubt that the 50amp fuse is blowing

I believe that your problem is the 15 amp fuse and the wiring in that circuit.
If you look at the wiring you will see that it comes from the ign switch then thru fuse #21 then to the digital trans range sensor and then to the starter motor relay

Which meant the wires go from the steering column to the fuse box then under the carpet and thru the floor to the range sensor and come back thru the floor and then go thru the firewall to the starter relay.

Any of those areas could be where the problem is located
 

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You narrowed down the problem with the harness or ignition switch in the steering column then proceeded to replace the solenoid on the firewall. Take a look at the diagram Bedrck47 provided and chase the wiring in the column looking for an exposed or cut wire.
 
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