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this question is for your tech 3, I have a 1998 plymouth Breeze, and it wont start. I have checked everything and found out that the 20amp fuse in the engine compartment had blown. I replaced it and now its happening again. This fuse is on the starter side relay. I have blown 4 fuses in a row. I have had the car towed to the chrysler garage, and canadian tire for a second opinion, and they found the same thing, 20amp fuse blown. The car seems to have a hoax, one moment it runs, and the next it wont. I need help, the tow jobs are killing me., and blowing 20amp fuses is not right.

 

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1998 Dodge breeze 2.4

Already Tried:
The battery, checked fuel pump with a test, egr, relays etc

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status:  Closed   Value: $20
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April 17 10:59 AM (16 minutes and 39 seconds later)
         
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Hi Breeze, The reason you are blowing your starter fuse is probably because the starter is bad. I have seen starter motors that draw too much amperage. This overheats the electrical circuit and blows the fuse.

Engine Amperage Draw Test ... ... 150-280 Amps*

Engine should be up to operating temperature. Extremely heavy oil or tight engine will increase starter amperage draw

STARTER

CAUTION: The generator output terminal must be connected to the battery positive terminal of the starter solenoid. For the charging and cranking systems to operate properly.

2.0 ENGINE - WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLE

REMOVAL

  1. Disconnect the remote battery negative cable from the terminal on shock tower
  2. Remove air cleaner resonator, Refer to Fuel.
  3. Remove the battery positive cable nut from starter. Remove battery positive cable and generator output wire from starter
  4. Disconnect push on solenoid connector. Unlock the red locking tab and compress lock to release the connector.
  5. Remove two bolts attaching starter to transmission housing and remove starter from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

For installation, reverse the above procedures. Clean corrosion/dirt from wire terminals before installing wiring to the solenoid.

2.0L ENGINE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 2.4L ENGINE

REMOVAL

  1. Disconnect battery negative cable from remote negative terminal on shock tower
  2. Remove air cleaner resonator, Refer to Fuel.
  3. Remove three Transmission Control Module (TCM) mounting screws. Move TCM to provide access to top starter mounting bolt. DO NOT disconnect TCM wiring.
  4. Remove top bolt attaching starter to transmission housing
  5. Raise vehicle.
  6. Remove battery positive cable nut from starter and remove cable.
  7. Disconnect push on solenoid connector. Unlock the red locking tab and compress lock to release the connector (2.0L only)
  8. Remove the bottom bolt attaching starter to transmission housing
  9. Remove starter from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

  1. With vehicle is raised, set starter face into transmission housing.
  2. Lower vehicle.
  3. Install top starter mounting bolt but do not tighten.
  4. Raise vehicle.
  5. Install bottom starter mounting bolt and tighten to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
  6. Clean corrosion/dirt from wire terminals before installing wiring to the solenoid.
  7. Connect battery positive cable to solenoid post
  8. Connect the push-on solenoid connector.
  9. Lower vehicle.
  10. Tighten top starter bolt to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
  11. Install TCM and the mounting screws.
  12. Install air cleaner resonator, Refer to Fuel.
  13. Connect battery remote cable to the remote terminal.

2.5L ENGINE

REMOVAL

  1. Disconnect battery negative cable from remote negative terminal on shock tower
  2. Raise vehicle.
  3. Remove oil filter.
  4. Remove battery positive cable nut from starter and remove cable
  5. Disconnect push on solenoid connector.
  6. Remove three bolts attaching starter to transmission housing and remove starter from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

For installation, reverse the above procedures. Clean corrosion/dirt from wire terminals before installing wiring to the solenoid.

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