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Old 08-30-2006, 11:11 AM   #1
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Mega Fuse Where?

i have a fealing its the mega fuse because thats the only thing i havent checked because i dont know where it is or what it looks like i checked all the fuses in the passenger compartment and under the hood in the fuse box none are blown
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Old 08-30-2006, 11:49 AM   #2
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Re: Mega Fuse Where?

nevermind i found the mega fuse and removed it when i shake it sounds like loose metal..how do i go about testing this fuse out of the car Ohms? if so what readings should i get
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Old 08-30-2006, 11:59 AM   #3
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Re: Mega Fuse Where?

OMG i said screw it called ford to see if they had one and it was cheap so i busted this one open and come to find out it is deffinatly blown split right in the middle now i know why i bought a $120 alternator and a $70 battery all over a god damn 7$ FUSE

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Old 11-30-2006, 06:30 AM   #4
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Re: Mega Fuse Where?

What year is your contour and where did you find this "mega fuse"?
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Old 11-30-2006, 07:02 AM   #5
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Re: Mega Fuse Where?

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What year is your contour and where did you find this "mega fuse"?
I4
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/sh...ue#Post1311779

V6
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/sh...ue#Post1097673
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Old 11-30-2006, 09:24 AM   #6
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Re: Mega Fuse Where?

Thanks for the reply but after doing some reading I don't think this is what I need. I'm looking for a main fuse or relay.
I installed a remote starter yesteday and it worked fine the first few times i tried it. Then I think I blew a fuse or relay by accidently grounding a hot wire from the remote start unit that i wasn't going to hook up. Now I ahve no power at the Ignition or Headlight switches. (no accesories, or vent/blower with the key on, no engine cranking,) Is there a relay that runs all of these or am I looking for more than one?
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Old 11-30-2006, 12:41 PM   #7
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Thanks for the reply but after doing some reading I don't think this is what I need. I'm looking for a main fuse or relay.
I installed a remote starter yesteday and it worked fine the first few times i tried it. Then I think I blew a fuse or relay by accidently grounding a hot wire from the remote start unit that i wasn't going to hook up. Now I ahve no power at the Ignition or Headlight switches. (no accesories, or vent/blower with the key on, no engine cranking,) Is there a relay that runs all of these or am I looking for more than one?
do you have an owners manual that gives the locations of all the relays/fuses and what they protect? Id start there.
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Old 11-30-2006, 12:52 PM   #8
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Re: Mega Fuse Where?

I wish i had that. I may just bite the bullet this time and have it towed. We've got bad weather moving in and I don't want to walk to work tomorrow.
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Old 11-30-2006, 01:14 PM   #9
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Re: Mega Fuse Where?

Ok, I went out and pulled my manual out of my car. Heres the ones that I would take a look at. Chances are, if you have a blown fuse or relay, youve got an exposed wire somewhere. Im sure cutting in the harness for your remote start is probably related.

Anyways, from the fusebox underneath the hood:

Relay 1: Main Power Supply
Fuse 4: Daytime Running Lights/Ignition (I would guess this one)
Fuse 10: Ignition Switch

From the fusebox underneath the drivers side footwell:
Relay 16: Ignition
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Old 11-30-2006, 02:26 PM   #10
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fuse10 was blown, I didn't check either of the relays. I will re-wire everything tonight and make sure it's right before replacing the fuse.
Thanks a ton for all the help!
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Old 11-30-2006, 02:28 PM   #11
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Re: Mega Fuse Where?

i'm also curious if you have a 1/4 mi. time slip for your contour.
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Re: Mega Fuse Where?

5/23/13 I just replaced the mega fuse on my 2.5 , 99 ford contour although it took me awhile to find it I finally did.. it is located under the hood just behind the coil pack next to fire wall .. on under side of black plastic casing.. there's a cover over the mega fuse can just be uncliped by hand.. removing the 4 bolts that secure coil pack to move will make just enough space..
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