My 1999 Metro just quit running one day. It is a 1.3L, manual trans. It has a distributorless ignition system. There is no spark. Engine turns normally, there is gas, there is compression. With the key in the on position it blows a 15A fuse. I'm pretty sure this fuse is the IG Coil fuse which powers the instrument cluster among other things. None of the lower indicator lights will work such as "Air Bag", "Brake", "Check Engine". Accessories such as radio work fine, starter engages with key in the start position. Alternator tests good, ignition switch seems fine, fuses and relays under the hood are fine, Wire from fuse to instrument cluster shows almost no resistance. Anyone have any ideas?
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Hello,
You'll need to identify why it is blowing that fuse. That's a sure shot to finding what is going on.
You need the manual for the vehicle for the wiring diagrams, and the wires should be tested for continuity, resistance, or possible shorts/opens. Also the fuse panel may defective. Stick a multimeter lead into both sides of the fuse, and see what the present voltage is.
Also, if there is voltage on both sides of the fuse, even when the fuse is bad, the wires have probably been worn bare.
