Advice on removong instrument panel/fuse block side panels? 5065e

[Rmd8136]

I may want to troubleshoot my blown 30 amp (ACC) fuse in the fuse block. Has anyone removed the panel covers that will allow access to behind fuse block? Do you need to remove steering wheel, knobs etc?
Any advice appreciated

 

[CobyRupert]

Have you eliminated that this isn't one of those "when temperature sensor for the fuel pump fails, it becomes a short circuit and tractor won't start" issues that are VERY common on this series?
Many people replace fuse and leave sensor unplugged and have no problems.

 

[Rmd8136]

Coby, thanks but my tractor is cranking and running fine. I just have the issue of the 30 amp ACC fuse blowing ANYTIME I install that fuse if my battery is installed and connected. There must be a short to the frame in wiring from 7 pin connector to fuse block. I don't think there are any other loads on that fuse except 7 pin trailer harness. And from a wiring diagram I saw, the key is supposed to be "on" before a relay energizes that fuse? For future reference though, where is that fuel temp sensor located? Fuel filter on right side ( from seat). The hydraulic/power steering pump on right side. I assume fuel pump on left side? Sensor there?

 

[beenthere]

Rmd
Put a jumper with a 12v bulb in the place of the fuse and, because there is a short, it will light up.
Then remove or move wires around to see if you can find out which one is shorting out. When the bulb goes out, you will have found the short. Much cheaper and easier than replacing fuses just to find out the short still has not been located.

 

[em14]

been there - That's great advice!
Leo

 

[Rmd8136]

Good idea. I am going to check the wires at 7 pin connector first. Hopefully there is a short in that pigtail. A technician at another dealer said that connector has a couple of hot wires without turning key on. So if there is a bare wire or loose connection that could explain the blown fuse