[Mk2] [NA] AM2 fuse problem ... again. Please help!

[as8133]

I have read and re read the threads on the AM2 fuse and don't have an answer.

Problem: Key turned to on and the fans come on and lights on dash light up. Turn to fire and the AM2 fuse blows.

can someone give me a list of things i should check in order?

[as8133]

things I have checked:

12V getting to the AM2 fuse
12v getting to the IGN relay
Dash lights dim when key turned to start position

car has been sat for quite a while


Please help

[Lewis Jay]

Try replacing ign. main relay.

Sound like its shorting.

[as8133]

Well after much head scratching it turns out it was down to the immobiliser system which looks like it was put in by a blind man. Loom under the dash was hacked to bits and a short in the rear fuse box was probably the final cause. IUmmobiliser system removed and car started first time!!! Sounds a bit ropey but that the next thing to fix!

[Lewis Jay]

Ahhh wasnt far off with the short then just wrong bit suggested.