I have a Genie Forklift GTH 844 and a 15 amp fuse keeps blowing. What is causing this problem

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Customer: I have a Genie Forklift GTH 844 and a 15 amp fuse keeps blowing. What is causing this problem
Answered by Ryan Young in 8 mins 2 years ago
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What functions is that fuse for? And how often does it short?

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Customer
It blows whenever you start it

And what function is it for?

Customer
Im not sure. It won't run. It blows when you begin to turn the key
Customer
It is a 15 amp fuse
Customer
Looking at the fuse panel it says the fuse goes to the ignition

There are different circuits that energize when you turn the key, for the ignition circuit I would first use a relay buddy and test the starter relay. Also, would be good to do a visual check over the wiring to make sure there are no shorts to ground, those are easy enough to find and would save the trouble of testing other things.

-Ryan

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File attached (VGP461P)
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What is a relay buddy?

They are used to test relays.

-Ryan

Customer
What relay would I check and where are they located?

I would suggest doing the wiring check I mentioned earlier first.

Customer
it is a 2013 and all the wire looks to be in very good condition.

Ok, then I would check the ignition relay, also, check the main power relay as well.

-Ryan

Customer
Are these relays in the fuse panel?
Customer
I need a relay buddy to check them?

That is the most simple way, yes.

-Ryan

Customer
We need to go buy a relay buddy. If that is not it what else can I check?

Since you checked the wiring and that is good, I would assume the next check after relays would be certain components, starter, solenoids, ect. I would also get a fuse buddy so you don't have to go through so many fuses while we carry out the checks.

-Ryan

Customer
It had sat overnight since the last time it blow. I put a new 20 amp fuse in it and it started up. The boom was stuck in the air from when it blow last time so I lower it down.
Customer
It seems like when you use it for a little bit it warms up and then blows the fuse.
Customer
What do you think?

I confused, so it doesn't blow it when you start it?

-Ryan

Customer
It did yesterday constantly. I even put a 30 amp fuse in it and it blew
Customer
It seems to be that when you run it for a little while it gets hot and then blows the fuse
Customer
If it cools down then you can put a fuse in it and it will work for a little bit before it blows again
Customer
Could it have something to do with the starter silenoid

It's possible. I would also not use a fuse high then the one its rated for.

-Ryan

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