Blowing Fuses on 2165

Ottodrome · Jan 2, 2012

I have a 2165 that has been working great. All of a sudden I started to blow the 20a fuse between the battery and ignition switch. It happens sometimes in the middle of snow blowing. It also happens when I shut the unit off and then try to re-start it.

Any ideas? I do know my ignition switch is a bit loose. Not sure what it could be.

Any help would be appreciated.

rcbe · Jan 3, 2012

Ottodrome said:
I have a 2165 that has been working great. All of a sudden I started to blow the 20a fuse between the battery and ignition switch. It happens sometimes in the middle of snow blowing. It also happens when I shut the unit off and then try to re-start it.

Any ideas? I do know my ignition switch is a bit loose. Not sure what it could be.

Any help would be appreciated.

would look at connections to or the ignition switch itself as the culprit. A test light or VOM should help you isolate the short.

BobRip · Jan 3, 2012

rcbe said:
would look at connections to or the ignition switch itself as the culprit. A test light or VOM should help you isolate the short.

Put a head lamp across the fuse holder. You may need a switch with fuse in series to get it started. Wiggle wires and connections and look for the light to get bright.