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I'm working today (9-9) so i'll have to extensively check tomorrow when I have the time to dedicate to it. I haven't checked the continuity of the connections just yet to validate I have 12V and ground in the proper locations but that, along with checking visibility for anything abnormal, will...

I have a spare PCM/ECU that I picked up a few days ago but I'm afraid to plug it in, fearing there may be something in the line that may have damaged the original. I'll see if I can get it to pop the fuse without the PCM connected but if not, I'm not sure what's needed to swap the spare over...

Plugging back in the x2 connections and it does blow the fuse again when turning the ignition to ON. Fuse blows before I can even attempt to start.

Disconnected the x2 connectors from the PCM and the 20A stays in tact when attempting to start. Noticed one of the pins (top right) looks off but that's the only oddity I can see when investigating. No other pins on the PCM appear to be bent.

My fuse box says it's a 20A on the inside lid and not a 15A. I had that argument with them as well after they told me someone put in a larger fuse to band-aid a PCM problem and I had "Faulty wiring". I'll try disconnecting the PCM and see if it still pops the 20A fuse.

I'm in Conroe, TX, just outside of Houston.. I understand coincidences do happen, however, I'm attempting to diagnose ALL the problems and this is currently at the top of the list. The car also seems to be stuck in gear, I believe the passenger side axel is broken but I was told that "that's...

The car was brought in because I snapped one of the control arm bolts connecting to the subframe and for a final inspection prior to registration. I drove the car into the shop April 5. I got a call that everything was good to go last Friday. The next day I received another call that the car...

Hi all, I've run into a bit of an issue with my goblin and need some help identifying a potential culprit. I've recently gotten my goblin back from a shady mechanic and it is no longer running. Long story short, the 20A PCM fuse blows every time on an attempted start. I'm not sure what was done...

Santa didn't come through smh. I was wishing for anything AWD or something I could toss a K-series into. I wonder why the VW?

Nope, that’s the positive terminal on the starter that you circled. The problem ended up being the starter solenoid plug on the starter itself.

Alrighty gents, she’s alive!!! Replaced the starter and she fired right up but quickly dies shortly after. Unplugging the MAF allows it to run. All keys are working as well!! Replaced the MAF this morning with a new one and still sputters and dies on the start up. But she’s running nonetheless!!

Took a quick trip to AutoZone to confirm there IS a center pin in the starter solenoid connector. I’ll be taking my starter back in the morning and trying a newer starter hoping that solves the problem.

My purple wire has a plug on the end of it and the starter doesn't have a terminal where the purple wire would connect. I think it may be different on the LNF vs LSJ. I posted a pic of it previously. I've got 12v to the positive terminal on the starter but haven't been able to check the 12v on...

I took a wire and tapped into the purple wire when connected to the starter and tried tapping the positive post above it and got nothing. Confirmed with a multimeter I'm getting 12v to the start terminal. Could it be a bad relay?

Yup, throttle responds to the pedal when the car is on. Took out the starter and confirmed there is a small metal tip in the plug connector so we're clear there.