Fuse for ECM is hot to the touch

[jimbil208]

Did anyone have this problem?
When I pulled the fuse for the ECM(to reset it)It was very hot to the touch. The fuse is by the battery.

 

[jimbil208]

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By the way,I replaced the fude holder,it was only rated for 5 amps,had a 20 amp fuse in it.

 

[Peer81]

Does a 82 ECM use more then 5 amps? A 20 amps fuse is nice for a mid sized amplifier but for an ECM?

Greetings Peter

 

[jimbil208]

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Peter
It calls for 20 amps.
Besides if it wasn't drawing that much current,the 5 amp fuse holder wouldn't be hot.
Thanks,Jim

 

[Peer81]

Oke, if it calls for a 20 amps fuse then that is what it is
I didn't know a 82 ECM needed that much current.

Greetings Peter