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Why does my Megane blow its 80 Amp fuses?
I have 2004 Renault Megane and the 80 Amp fuse that's connected to the positive terminal of the battery keeps blowing. Any idea why?
Asked on 5 August 2014 by JJTK
Answered by
Honest John
It's blowing because you've got a short somewhere and it's protecting the wiring. Or you may be running something that's taking a very heavy drain. Suspect the aux socket or cigar lighter socket. Could also be the starter motor or the starter motor relay.
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