chengny
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It's more likely that whatever is preventing power from reaching the "S" terminal on the solenoid is the reason the fusible blew in the first place.
Since everything seems alright up to and including the ignition switch, start looking between the ignition switch and the starter solenoid for a short circuit.
Unless you have a manual transmission, there is nothing but wire between the two (ignition switch & solenoid).
If equipped with a manual transmission you can check the CSS (clutch safety switch). It is located on a bracket adjacent to the clutch pedal arm. When the clutch is depressed, power can pass through the closed contacts of the switch and head down to the solenoid.
With an automatic, the purple wire runs straight from the ignition to the starter. All you can do is inspect the wiring for broken insulation, loose/off/dirty connections.
Since everything seems alright up to and including the ignition switch, start looking between the ignition switch and the starter solenoid for a short circuit.
Unless you have a manual transmission, there is nothing but wire between the two (ignition switch & solenoid).
If equipped with a manual transmission you can check the CSS (clutch safety switch). It is located on a bracket adjacent to the clutch pedal arm. When the clutch is depressed, power can pass through the closed contacts of the switch and head down to the solenoid.
With an automatic, the purple wire runs straight from the ignition to the starter. All you can do is inspect the wiring for broken insulation, loose/off/dirty connections.
