#14 Fuse goes out

GeNXGeNX Wagonist
in Electronics, Fueling & Air Conditioning
OK so my # 14 fuse keeps going out. It's the ol Alternator Selenoid Pump fuse. The engine just turns and turns and won't start. I don't think it's the fuel pump. If I disconnect the Alternator plug and replace the fuse then the engine starts up no problems.

UPDATE: I put in an OBD1 alternator and no blown fuse #14. So I guess it was my alternator shorting out. Also the battery light wouldn't light up on the dash and now it does. No clue why. I wish I could use the OBD1 alternator with but it has a different pully/belt that is not interchangeable withtthe original. So now I have to find a replacement or rebuild the broken part.

Comments

  • GeNXGeNX Wagonist
    So I have an alternator that came with the Z6. The A6 is 3 ribs and the Z6 is 4 rib. I have the A6 crank on to run my Power steering. I can't just switch the pulleys because one is 15 mm ID and one is 17mm ID (I think).

    About 2 am I had an epiphany. If I have a 3 rib belt why can't it fit on a 4 rib pulley? So If it works great I didn't have to buy a new alternator yet. If not i'll let you know how long it lasted.
  • DRMORTYDRMORTY Council Member
    That works! Been there and done that.. So long as the groves line up.. or just switch the pulleys.
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