What would cause a fuel pump fuse to keep blowing?
Fuses are over current protection devices which means that you either have a short to ground (possibly intermittent) somewhere in the circuit or enough added resistance in the circuit that the current drawn by the pump is enough to blow the fuse.
Is there a fuse or relay for the fuel pump?
In most car models, the fuel pump relay is located in a fuse box somewhere under your dashboard, but it can also be located in the fuse box in the engine bay. The engine’s or the dashboard fuse box is usually a long black box containing a fuel pump relay and various other fuses and relays.
Can Am Outlander 800 fuel pump fuse keeps blowing?
Anything more it allows the extra pressure to flow back into the tank. You can check this by doing a fuel pressure test to verify if you have too much pressure. Another reason why your fuse could keep blowing is from overheating the fuse from being loose. Make sure the fuse is sitting tight into the holder.
Why does the fuse keep blowing?
First, and most commonly, when too many lights or plug-in appliances draw power from the circuit, it can overload the capacity of the fuse and cause the metal ribbon inside the fuse to melt through. A mis-wired lamp, for example, can cause a short circuit and blown fuse if it is plugged into an outlet.
Is there a fuse that controls the fuel pump?
Replacing Fuel Pump Fuse Most fuel pumps will run a 15 (Blue) 20 (Yellow) or 25 (Clear) amp fuse. Using a fuse that’s too small will cause the fuse to blow again. This is a normal condition as the fuse isn’t rated for the higher amps of a fuel pump circuit.
Can Am Outlander not getting fuel?
The most common reason an ATV engine is not getting fuel usually has to do with the carburetor. Either a stuck needle valve or a loose or cracked vacuum hose are the most common issues. Don’t worry, there are pretty straight forward things you can do to check where your problem is.