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The ECM fuse keeps blowing out

I have a 1988 chevy 1 ton and the ECM fuse keeps blowing out. I put a 1999 gas tank and fuel filter in the truck. the truck ran well for about 25 miles or so, but now the fuse keeps going out. What do I do?

  • jasonm99 Apr 09, 2009

    what all does the ecm fuse control

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Check the wiring to fuel tank something shorting. replace wires to fuel tank.

  • Jonah Oneal Apr 10, 2009

    check fuel pump or fuel pump wires.the ecm controls fuel and ignition.timing. when you change gas tanks.you could have a wire shorting at fuel pump.that will cause ecm fuse to blow.

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