I recently had the alternator replaced. The person that did it accidentally blew the 60 amp fuse. We couldn't get a 60 amp from the parts store, so we got an 80 amp fuse instead. Shortly after this the starter stopped working. Coud there be a connection?
It shouldn't be. The starter is going to pull as many amps as it needs. The fuse is to protect the wiring and keep the car from catching fire in case the starter fails and tried to pull more current than it should. That being said you need to change it back. 80 amps is 33% more current than what that circuit is designed to carry. Being that it's a 1993 you should probably be on your 3rd starter by now
The fuse blew because of short on that line. (no photos of box and fuse location, so. I... cant wax too smart can I)
the starter does not have a fuse, it pulls 100 to 300 amps
but the solidnoid side is fused, but that is not a starter fuse
that is Ignition side.
most times this huge fuse blows from changing out and alternator
and not pulling the negative battery lug first,(step 1 , in the book)
the 60 runs the whole car, and if it blows, all electrics are dead.
for sure. its like blowing the 200 amp mains in your home.
same deal,same reasons, and setup, only the volts are 12v and amps 60.
the fuse box in the cab gets all power from this fuse.
if you short the input bar, on the cab box to ground you blow
the 60amp under hood.
see the fuse below, and alternator below it.
so the answer is, if the fuse is not blown now? then
it has Nothing to do with starting,
this car have automatic transmission, if yes does it crank
in neutral per the operators guide?
the starter gets power from the 40/50amp fuse up front.
the size on this fuse varies by cars options. GT or not.
this fuse runs the ignition switch,
the in start (crank) it feeds the
shifter (p/n) switch and then arrives at the starter solinod.
this is not the 60amp fuse.
as you can see the hugest fuse, kills the whole car. dead. all.
why not show photos of fuse block, and win, the exact location is key, here, as cars this old tend to be hacked and wrong fuse all over.
see? your mechanic can see that, we cant.
so why expect the blind to be smart,savvy or even accurate. really.
to answer the 80 60 question
well I cant, no slot shown, so no ANSWER
each slot in the fuse box has its OWN RULES.
electrics 101, and wire gauge and total fanned out loads.
why ask is it ok to do something wrong.?
if you read a book
rule one is on fuse, what,
never use a larger size. than spec.
so... whats the question, given facts.
if the PO put in wrong fuse, 60 in a 40 slot
then you come along, and put and 80 in slot
how are fires fun. you tell me.
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Thanks! That answered my question.
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