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Check ignition switch fuse. This
is a 20 Amps. see that it has not blown. In 2004 Fuse should be nr 8 in
the power box under the hood (newer models #24).
Once you are
sure that battery, fuse and wires are OK, check starter and ignition
switch. Check if there is 12V to starter while cranking. If there is
power and the starter motor does not turn, then the motor is gone. If
there is no power to starter motor when you crank, then the ignition
switch located inside the steering column may need replacement. Before
repairing, try reading error codes with a code scanner.
Hello Kirtina. The fuse for your horn is #8 in the fuse panel at the left side of the dash panel. You need to open your drivers door to access it. Verify that fuse doesn't control something else in your car that is important as well.
I'm guessing you probable have the 2.4L 4Cyl stratus, and the fuse that's blowing is #8 on the fuse block? I've been having this issue myself, and after extensive research on the internet I've found that it's a fairly common problem with these, there are two things that can cause this, either the armature in the starter solenoid is unable to move freely, or there is a fault somewhere in the wiring, the most common place for said fault to occur is in the little wire clip with the brown wire coming off the top of the starter itself, disconnect this clip clean it thoroughly and pack the connection with Dielectric grease (something like spark plug grease that will conduct electricity will work well) before replacing it, this is a cheap fix and usually works, if it doesn't then you probably need to replace either the wiring harness leading to the starter or the starter itself.
the starter is the most often cause of the failure the solonoid gets shorted and blows the fuse replacing the starter should fix it, i have also seen a couple of wires for the starter rub against the heat shield and blow the fuse
you need a new starter I just went through this problem had my starter changed and have not blown any fuses in days....oh and by the way getting to the starter was not and easy task.
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