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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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My landrover D1, 1997, is blowing circuit breakers. Its the 15 amp up in the engine bay.

How do I check to see if the pump is still fine?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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Blowing the fuse is a sign it's starting to fail. When they start to go they draw more current and blow the fuse.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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Also, how long has it been since you replaced the fuel filter, may have too much back pressure on the pump, possible.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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The pump shuts off once the operating pressure, so that wouldn't cause it to draw a higher amperage.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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How many miles are on your truck?

Could a poor ground possibly be causing this?
 
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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I would think a corroded ground could cause an increased current draw.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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An bad ground will impede current flow, not increase the flow.
 
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