Resolved 1996 Fleetwood Storm 454 engine.

[tileman]

Turned the key to start, dash meter showed dead short. (dumb me) I turned the key again. Now the key does nothing. I can't find a fusible link or a fuse. Any ideas?

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

How old is the battery? A shorted plate in the battery, perhaps?

TJ

 

[Gronk]

Is there a fusible link attached to the battery? There may be some wires on the positive post. Easiest way to check them is just pull on the wire. I blown link will stretch. If there is one blown, you need to figure out why.

 

[tileman]

How old is the battery? A shorted plate in the battery, perhaps?

TJ

I've replaced starter battery and the(2) 12 volt batteries. All brand new.

 

[tileman]

The new starter battery was defective. It had never been used. I returned it, got a new one. Everything works now. Thanks for the help. Must have been a shorted plate.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

please mark as resolved

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

The new starter battery was defective. It had never been used. I returned it, got a new one. Everything works now. Thanks for the help. Must have been a shorted plate.

That guy "Murphy" is pretty crafty! He even provides new parts that are defective. Glad you got it sorted out.

TJ

 

[Gronk]

That's good news! Makes a body feel so much better when things work like they should.