We have a 96 Ford Taurus that has blown a Ignition Fuse. I drove the car and it was fine, I stopped a few places and then went and got gas. I went to crank the car and it acted like it wanted to turn over but wouldn't and then the doors locks locked and unlocked. I took the key out and put it back in and nothing. It made no sound, no air conditioner, and no ignition lights in dash, but all other electrical worked(radio, windshield wipers, etc). We got it home and realized the Ignition Fuse(Maxi Fuse, in fuse box under hood) that controls the blower motor and ignition switch was blown. We put a new one in and turn the key and had air and ignition lights on dash, went to turn motor over and it blew the fuse again.

We are really not sure what the problem is and how to determine what is bad. We have looked up alot of info and read that it could be anything from the starter, starter relay, ignition switch and some other things.

My husband did unhook the wire going to the starter solenoid and put in a new fuse and it blew the fuse, does this mean anything? Does this mean its not the starter or starter solenoid?

Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated.

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What was the exact fuse/postion that blew? The blower, ignition relay as well as ignition switch are on seperate 40's..

 

Hi, the exact position of the relay was the #4 fuse. I hope this helps.

According to the manual it controls the Ignition Switch and Blower Motor , but #12 also controls blower motor ?