Why does the Starter relay fuse keep blowing when I try to start my car

Asked by Sam May 04, 2022 at 01:43 PM about the 2003 Ford Taurus SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When I try to start my 2003 ford Taurus
it blows the starter relay fuse under the
hood.  

1 Answer

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There may be a problem with the wiring at the starter , the solenoid wire could be grounding out , if you can find it in the fuse/relay box you can check it with a multimeter .

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