Here's my Sunday fun. 96 LX with 240k. It abruptly died while driving. AM2 fusible link is gone. I ordered 2 and replaced it after visual inspection of engine bay wiring. The new one went up in smoke as soon as I turned the key to ON. I have a temporary fuse for testing and one spare FL. I have cut open the main harness from the battery and the short is on the white wire with red stripe (AM2) going through the firewall only when key is ON. Dizzy, wires, plugs, alternator are Toyota and less than a year old.
Current condition is the starter will crank and interior electronics appear fine. Just no start due to AM2. Short persists after unplugging connectors for coil, dizzy, MAF, and pulling all fuses and relays in boxes under hood and cabin.
The only preexisting electrical issue is the gear selector switch. For the last month it has been sending incorrect signals to the cluster. Both D and R light up when in Drive and Reverse and the reverse lights are on in both cases. I know that's a bad switch, but doubt that this would be my short issue. The starter is aftermarket and close to 10 years old. It has been misbehaving and will be replaced this round of wrenching.
I have searched Mud and found possibilities such as injector wiring, shorted starter solenoid, etc... Currently going through FSM and wiring diagram. Headed back out to get this puppy going. Any input is appreciated.
Current condition is the starter will crank and interior electronics appear fine. Just no start due to AM2. Short persists after unplugging connectors for coil, dizzy, MAF, and pulling all fuses and relays in boxes under hood and cabin.
The only preexisting electrical issue is the gear selector switch. For the last month it has been sending incorrect signals to the cluster. Both D and R light up when in Drive and Reverse and the reverse lights are on in both cases. I know that's a bad switch, but doubt that this would be my short issue. The starter is aftermarket and close to 10 years old. It has been misbehaving and will be replaced this round of wrenching.
I have searched Mud and found possibilities such as injector wiring, shorted starter solenoid, etc... Currently going through FSM and wiring diagram. Headed back out to get this puppy going. Any input is appreciated.
