Fusible Link Blows Before key turn key

[sblake01]

Im not sure if the 78 280z has a ballast resistor or not but I am going to do more research

A 78 280Z does not have a ballast resistor.

[beebeecivic]

A 78 280Z does not have a ballast resistor.

Thanks sblake !

[beebeecivic]

the car starts now.. I replaced the coil wire from the ballast to dizzy and also upgraded maxi fuse! yay!

[FastWoman]

Bee,

If you had a 30A fuse in a 10A slot and were blowing your fusible link, be sure to check out the wiring leading away from that fuse. It and/or adjacent wires might be cooked. If enough insulation melts, allowing enough wires to short to ground, that could result in your blowing your fusible link. Don't be afraid to unwrap the wiring harnesses for inspection. You can always re-wrap them with fresh electrical tape.

[beebeecivic]

Bee,

If you had a 30A fuse in a 10A slot and were blowing your fusible link, be sure to check out the wiring leading away from that fuse. It and/or adjacent wires might be cooked. If enough insulation melts, allowing enough wires to short to ground, that could result in your blowing your fusible link. Don't be afraid to unwrap the wiring harnesses for inspection. You can always re-wrap them with fresh electrical tape.

Thanks fast woman! but i have fixed the problem and i have unwrapped all the wires already haha and everything checked out good

burnt coil wire = short