Brake Fuse Blowing

[jj86gn]

Can anyone tell me why my brake fuse keep blowing?? I fixed the other problems now I have this little scourge!!!!

Turn the key and the fuse goes. Install another fuse, start the car again and bingo, another fuse goes.

Need help before I shoot this car with a .45 ACP Federal Hydrashock!!!!

 

[86underboost]

30amp fuse right??? Same thing happened to me 2 yrs ago....the motor below the master was shorting itself. I just threw in a new powermaster w/ the lifetime warranty and called it a day.

 

[jj86gn]

Mike,
Where did you get your unit from and how much did it cost???

 

[Brian Mc]

Smack the master motor with a hammer, it may free up. Do you have no brake assist?

 

[turbot2112]

it could also be the switch on top of the powermaster. that happened to me a few years ago. i replaced it and then the motor went. i switched to vacuum and my problems are over for good.

 

[jj86gn]

Think I fixed the problem. When I had a new rear brake line put in, the connector for the motor was not snug. Pulled it out, cleaned it, and then re-installed. Guess What?!?!

It works now!!

Small and simple problems really test my sanity!!

 

[jj86gn]

WTF, Fuse Blew again!!!!!!

OK, now I'm pissed. Had the GN out last night with the AC on, and the Fuse Blew again.

I know that the powermaster is somehow connected to the AC electrical connections, but why would running the AC on Max cause the 30 Amp fuse to blow???? I rechecked all electrical connections, snug!


Is this system really worth the hassle, or do I just give up and convert to vacuum. Will this "de-value" the GN?


Losing grip on sanity real fast with the powermonster!!!

 

[turbot2112]

go vacuum. i went through 3 powermasters and i wont go back.

 

[jj86gn]

Been giving it serious consideration.

New accumulator and pressure switch so I can rule those out.

Can't understand how the AC being on can f**k with the powermonster causing the fuse to blow????????

 

[1970gsx]

Come on in my son, convert to vacuum. It is safe and warm in here.....

 

[Dwayne]

I used to have this problem and I changed the switch down on the pedal and the problem went away.....good luck

 

[Quick6'n'-K.C.]

Originally posted by jj86gn
Been giving it serious consideration.

New accumulator and pressure switch so I can rule those out.

Can't understand how the AC being on can f**k with the powermonster causing the fuse to blow????????

HOW DOES A POSI TRAC ON A PLYMOUTH WORK???

IT JUST DOES!!!

this happened to my buddy neil here in KC.-

his problem went away when he removed the silver slow blow fuse mounted on the power master under the hood????

i think his was mounted inline with the power to the powermaster there where it plugs into the electrical motor???

HTH

PS its lasted 6 months now, no complaints