2005 Mazda Miata Engine Fuse Keep Blowing (Short to Ground Testing Fundamentals)

Do you have a situation on your car where a fuse keeps blowing? Regardless of the type of car you have, the procedures shown in this video apply to ALL CARS!! Especially when the problem is intermittent in nature. The customers complaint on this model was when they would decelerate (come to a stop) the engine fuse would blow. Remember the key in finding these types of faults is HEAT and VIBRATION and having good service information.
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How to check the 5v reference circuit for a short to ground (Cadillac)
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[@briandish1787]

Why wouldn't you put a piece of hose on the bracket to help from chaffing wire from vibration?

[@ScannerDanner]

@@briandish1787 I was comfortable with my repair, but I suppose that would have worked too as long as it was glued on.

[@paulfiebke3909]

She is growing up so fast tell your son congratulations 🎊 and God bless you all

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[@calebldanner]

What no one knows is that behind the scenes on this video, ScannerDanner was calling me at 10 a.m. two days into my honeymoon asking me how to set up the lights and the camera 😂. And my wife was just continually making fun of him on the phone 😂. Thank you all for the kind words and support. My wife and I are very grateful for this community and the opportunities it has opened up for us as we start our life together.

[@ScannerDanner]

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[@SmittySmithsonite]

CONGRATULATIONS, Caleb!! 👍👍🍻

[@GeminiSeven43]

Congrats Caleb may you enjoy all the joy that Love brings and have a wonderful life with your new Bride

[@yourlocalalexis4578]

Best of Wishes to both you and your wife!!!

[@todayintheshopbanksy5904]

My Daughter was like yours yesterday, now she's 17 and learning to drive. Time goes far too quickly, savour every minute.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Amen! Mine is teaching her daughter how to drive! Love the way she looks at dad!

[@VladGoro25]

Your daughter's reaction when you said "because of that little spot car dies" is priceless :)

[@kc360awareness]

“I’m getting a perfect shot dad, aren’t you proud of me!” Those little ladies needs your reassurance and daddy love. Great job from the extended Danner family.

[@ScannerDanner]

Absolutely my friend

[@ann-marienewbound9402]

Love how May was hanging on your every word, a daughters love for her dad is so special. Congratulations Caleb on one of the biggest steps in your life, nothing compares to living your life with a true soulmate/loved one. I enjoyed the camera work editing from Caleb, he has definitely added that something special to your videos.

[@calebldanner]

thank you very much for the kind words. We have been married now for a month and appreciate all the kind words and support that we have received from the community ❤️. Much love.

[@NoWr2Run]

Your'e Daughter did GREAT & ALSO ASKED QUESTIONS PEOPLE WOULD ALSO ASK.

[@basimtaliani4966]

"I'm going to make Danner fix it" 5 min later Paul is fixing it. Good ol brotherly love

[@patrickvanreeth7355]

you guys have an other channel waiting for you : "troubleshooting May's way" :D in a few years time she'll be replacing engine blocks with one hand, holding a camera in the other ;)

[@billrimmer5596]

U knew he was going to. He couldn’t resist. Tessa tape and torch

[@djosbun]

@@patrickvanreeth7355 .....while she eats a sandwich!

[@pk-fb2yr]

How adorable your little helper May is .Great job May .Congratulations to your son on getting married.Thank you for today's lesson .

[@sahalin12345]

Man I love the way you talk. I know you are a teacher, but the way you take your time to explain everything makes the difference, comparing to other youtubers.

[@ScannerDanner]

Thanks so much!

[@michaelr6205]

It was real sweet seeing you with your daughter. Congrats to Caleb. Good job May, real professional, you have a lot of potential.

[@ivansperanza]

Congratulations to your son, wish him all the happiness and health.

[@cullenmiller8170]

Nice video like always. Congrats to Caleb and his wife. Seeing your daughter brings memories back when my daughter was young and would hang out with me fixing cars and boats. She still gives me a hard time for yelling at her while she was holding the light for me. 🤣🤣. She is in her twenties now and can do a brake job change her own oil and we actually just got done rebuilding the engine on her Mini Cooper. Awesome job May. If your dad yells at you just kick him when he’s under the car and you filming him. 😜😬🤣🤣

[@ScannerDanner]

🤣🤣

[@andyperkins2523]

Use continuity setting on your multimeter. Plug into the cold side of the fuse with the red lead and place negative lead at battery negative. Wiggle harness when you hear the beeping you know exactly where the short to ground is. Great video! Thumbs up

[@mohawkmike142]

Great tip.

[@richardjohn5216]

works well,can use a buzzer too,bell,the short is the switch,do house wiring ,and we bell the ends of the cable,to find the other end ,bell and a battery setup,dead testing ,power off

[@andyperkins2523]

@@richardjohn5216 if it's noisy in the shop why not. Thanks

[@rainbowdiamonds2865]

Deine Tochter ist ja groß geworden. Hab ich genau so gemacht, hab meine Tochter auch zur Diagnose mitgenommen. Dreimal Daumen hoch dafür. All good for you and your Family.

[@bluediamond4409]

Hello Paul just dropping in to share a product I have bought a couple of months ago . After seeing this video I thought I could share this product with you and all your subscribers. The part number is IPA 8016 fuse saver master kit made by Innovative products of America. By the way another great video and camera girl by your daughter May and congrats to Caleb on his marriage and many blessings to him and his wife.

[@SANTACRUZKITESURFING]

Even though the cinematography wasn’t perfect this video helps immensely. Usually something like this has to do with rodents chewing on stuff but I will check that harness and I’ll bet this 2001 has the same problem. Thank you so much.

[@hasithaprasad6817]

Congratulations Caleb for the biggest phase of you life, and May, too. Many happy returns to all of you guys.

[@JD-526]

Looks like Caleb has some competition there. Congrats Caleb.

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Mae, you were GREAT! Intermittent shorts are a pain! Sometimes they show themselves like that one when you "moved" the harness. Good Deal!

[@jorgesaavedra1061]

I remember when she was a baby on a video you upload,Good bless all your family.

[@ScannerDanner]

She will be 13 soon 😭

[@earnie219]

Watching your "shorts" shows. Your little girl is going to be a real proficient trouble-shooter..... amazing.

[@billyyoder8171]

Thank you May Danner for helping your Dad and Uncle. Good job. Have a blessed and safe week to you and your family.

[@johnturner8829]

Howdy May. Great job with the camera and helping out your dad Caleb always does a great job with the edits. Thanks for sharing Paul. Good to see ya buddy.

[@izukenekuzi]

salute for your son, i wish him to excel at his craft and to know that being honest and compassionate is one good way of living life. best regards.

[@soylentgreen9957]

You are such a wealth of knowledge and your videos are well done, even with Caleb out. Explaining your thought process is so valuable. Please keep doing what you’re doing 👍🏼.

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I love how much your family is involved. It’s really what makes your channel special 👍🏻

[@ScannerDanner]

Thank you my friend

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Hey SD! Just wanted to say what a HUGE help your videos have been! I've developed some awesome diagnostic skills and picked up this cheapish Launch CRP129E scanner off Amazon and was able to use it the other day to identify a bad wheel speed sensor on a 2005 Toyota Prius. I plugged up the scanner and set the data points for all 4 wheels and we went for a test drive and seen 3/4 sensors reading data and the LR reporting 0mph! It was so cool seeing that data in real time and knowing for absolute certainty that there is an issue with that sensor or the wiring! Thanks again man love the vidoes!

[@dnlmachine4287]

So awesome to see the family as they grow. Stay gold.

[@davidsinclair5004]

Firstly Hey may, great job, you really did your dad proud. Secondly Congratulations Caleb to you and your new wife. Lastly Paul good short to ground tracing video. You have a really great relationship with your children, it shows just by the way you look at each other on camera. May looks at you constantly and i found that really sweet, you look a very proud dad. Respect to the Danner family.

[@ScannerDanner]

Thank you my friend

[@keving5206]

to repeat what Ann-Marie Newbound commented, "Love how May was hanging on your every word, a daughters love for her dad is so special. Congratulations Caleb on one of the biggest steps in your life, nothing compares to living your life with a true soulmate/loved one. I enjoyed the camera work editing from Caleb, he has definitely added that something special to your videos."

[@tracydiller9378]

First your Daughter did a class A job and second Congratulations Caleb to you and your new wife and third Great video Paul and Danner as always.May GOD bless.

[@fernando13e]

Awesome video and duo. It's pretty sweet when people involve their families on what they do for living.

[@tonyrobinson1560]

Congratulations Caleb and Mrs Caleb! Better late than never right?! Great job on the editing and also very well done May, not just awesome with the camera but the questions to your Dad too which made him explain things a little better. Hope to see you in more videos soon. You have a family to be proud of Paul!

[@keyeswinter7557]

Great job may and Paul love that your kids are involved Mays comments were very touching

[@DanGinney]

I have the same short finder, bought it off the truck in mid '90s. I think the original instructions are with it, lol. Found a lot of shorts with it. Still a viable tool today!

[@martinguitarhd28]

May did a great job Paul she sure has grown. All the best to Caleb as well.Thanks for the videos here and on the premium channel.

[@ScannerDanner]

Thanks for supporting me and my family!

[@MiracleMAX]

Congrats Caleb! May, you are another camera person in the making 😉 I have a son and daughter (and grandkids). The only time I would work on their cars was if they were by my side working with me. My daughter and I spent 2 years restoring a HJ Holden, including full rebuild of the mechanical components as well as a complete respray and mods of the body. It was a special time in our lives. Well done guys! MiracleMAX

[@mashamambea5704]

Hey Danner in Africa we have a saying ( A baby lion is still a lion not a cub ) May is still an Auto Tech Specialist just like his dad. thanks for the video neat diagnosis. Thanks May for holding the cam. Hey Caleb congrats

[@northernpatriot9078]

man that was cool you found that short in real time happening

[@ScannerDanner]

Perfect example of why I do not like to film in hindsight (after figuring out the problem) There are certain moments that cannot be recreated

[@HomieHektor]

Love the cameras angles from May’s point of view . Awesome video Paul 🤙🏼

[@ScannerDanner]

Right? I thought the same thing on the playback 😃

[@stationaryenginesworldwide]

Congratulations Caleb and thank you May for your awesome video work and thank you Paul for your time and sharing your family with us all

[@TheCrazy243]

Sweet video!!! Good job, May! Congrats to Caleb, good luck!!! I Definitely can’t wait to work on cars with short circuits like this. Electrical problems are very fascinating!!

[@jamessalter4747]

congratulations Caleb! Good job May! Yeah that Tessa tape is really good stuff. Some manufacturers use it for the majority of the sheathing in their engine harnesses. Thanks again for all the content! always look forward to your videos.

[@jdc6927]

Hi May, good job. Nothing wrong with the questions; more likely than not other's have similar questions. Congrats Caleb.

[@josephwash109]

A neat trick I learned is just to substitute a test light for the fuse. If the short is active, the light will be lit and you can wiggle the harness until the light goes out to locate it. On the other hand, if the short is not active, you can wiggle the harness until the light turns on to locate the short. There may be some considerations depending on the circuit design, so it's always best to familiarize yourself with the circuit diagrams first.

[@ScannerDanner]

For sure! As some circuits will light a test light and it is normal!

[@garageadz]

I do this but with a 12v buzzer. Even if the circuit normally has a ground connection through devices you will hear changes when interacting with the harness and not have to be in line of sight to your test lamp.

[@sicmaggot1988]

Congratulations Caleb! And good job May! Keep up the great work Paul!

[@jgeorges3061]

AWESOME troubleshooting and thanks to Mss May to help dad on solving the problem and congratulation to Caleb wishing him the best on his journey. cheeeeeers

[@whitetiger8652]

Congratulations Caleb! Just remember you can always be replaced!

[@billziegmond4943]

First Congrats to Caleb and his new bride. Second Caleb I think May is gunning for your job! May you did a great job! Reminds me of my niece one minute following Uncle Billy around like a puppy. Now all grown up and married.

[@JustAnother_Irishman]

Congratulations Caleb and new wife. Thanks for sharing guys and gal.

[@docoski5518]

Good job May! Congrats to Caleb and his wife! Thanks for the vid!

[@bbeauregard4181]

Oh Oh Caleb has competition!, Good job and even asked pertinent questions WOW! good job May!

[@5layereddip142]

Very cute having your daughter help. I have a two year old daughter. Hope to one day have her help me in the garage too, and teach her automotive. Great video

[@tinkerwest]

May did a fine job! The apple doesn't fall far from the tree...Bless you and your family Mr. Danner.

[@jaycelis7853]

Been watching you since 2012 sir. Learned a lot from you when i was still studying automotive tech. And still learning everytime you upload new content :). Good job and thank you scannerdanner bro 💪

[@ScannerDanner]

That's a long time! May would have been 3 when you started watching 😃 Thank you my friend

[@rwbishop]

Good find... and I thought May did a great job! Also, for the record, I also prefer a sheet of cardboard over creeper any day! And congratulations Caleb!

[@Jangus]

Caleb had fun editing this one.

[@ScannerDanner]

He absolutely did!

[@onerbfromtn4320]

Hello to the lovely and talented Ms. Mae - keep asking questions dear kiddo. Congrats Caleb, thanks for the great video Pop's. From a fellow Pop's.

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Good job May! Congratulations Caleb!

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Congratulations Caleb and hello May. you guys have a smart and amazing dad that has helped many people thru his channel keep up the good work guys hello to Paul as well great family.

[@ScannerDanner]

Thanks Sergio!

[@MrGMATech]

Congrats to Caleb. Many years of happiness.

[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

Nice catch on this one Paul! And great job May!

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I didn't want this video to end . You guys are docters

[@ScannerDanner]

Thank you so much! Huge compliment!

[@Pablo_Automotive]

I hope that Caleb be well, your daughter is awesome and thanks for another fantastic video. 👍✨

[@baxrok2.]

Great job May! Congrats Caleb! Thanks Paul!

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Nice to meet May! (hope I spelled that correctly ...). She's got a future in the camera world, too, there - she knew a great shot when she saw it. Nice job, May! 👍😎 That was a great way of finding a short - a puff of smoke in your face! That'll get your attention! :D Back when my Silverado was nearly brand new ('07), I had a short in the right side marker / running lamps. Every time I thought I had fixed it, it would blow another fuse. Always when towing the dovetail car trailer on a busy highway, too. I got so mad I threw a jump wire in there. Well, needless to say, I found the short - a bundle of melted wires in a ball behind the right tail light assembly! Could've smoked the whole truck! Also got a nice brown patch on the fuse box cover map, under the cover where the jumper was. Melted the plastic where the fuse pins go, too! I got lucky on that one. My temper ALWAYS costs me money! Anyway, that truck is currently down due to a 2-speed transmission. Lost 3rd and 4th last Sunday on my way to visit my dad. 103k miles. They sure don't build 'em like they used to! I'm driving the 26 year old Volvo in it's place, and the wifey is still driving her 34 year old Grand Marquis with the ORIGINAL driveline (and in-tank electric fuel pump!!) with 272k miles on the clock (and counting)! I should've bought more of those Crown Vics, Towncars, and G/M's - I could've made a couple into pickups that actually last ... 😁

[@richard1835]

I bought one of those OTC test lights after I saw you using it one of your vehicles. Comes with the screw on alligator clip which is very handy.

[@swordofthelord7104]

Congrats Caleb...and great job May!

[@jakawild6496]

Aw what a sweetheart, she did a great job with the camera.

[@vin605]

Another good one teach appreciate you sharing this with us👍

[@drewsdiagnostics7201]

Love the intro Paul and the way you have incorporated your daughter!

[@ScannerDanner]

Yeah, it is a little different for me with my little girl. I still feel a little uneasy showing her at all in this crazy f---ed up world we live in. But she was super excited about this and as you can tell she is really comfortable on camera 🙂

[@joeschebler6236]

Congrats Caleb to a new chapter in life and May Great Job! Dad I love your videos... God Bless you all

[@ScannerDanner]

Thank you Joe!

[@eacherenkeka]

Good video! Good job with the camera May! and congratulation to Caleb and his wife.

[@stephencook4611]

Your new helper did a good job. Give her a bonus even if she's getting paid by the hour.

[@jaboschert]

Great job May and congrats Caleb.

[@MF-iy6oy]

Excellent job may, great team work!!! From what I see, you have created a very talented young team of experts!!! Paul for president!!! Oh and congrats caleb on your wedding!!!!

[@patriot2164]

Hey May , reminds me of when I was Young , I went to Work with my Dad ! Mechanic at the County Police Garage !

[@waynetyson3951]

Great work Paul and May 👌👌

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

In a pinch, replace the fuse with a lightbulb if you have a short to ground. When the bulb goes out or dimes, you found the short! I love May's confidence! Love her questions!

[@ScannerDanner]

Just be careful with the light bulb test as some circuits will light a bulb and it is normal!

[@richard1835]

I have 2 sons one is 10. I try to get him interested in mechanics but he is not going for it. We shall see. Great video Paul. Always enjoy your electrical troubleshooting videos.

[@user-tx7tw9yc6m]

The video is really high quality, excellent camera

[@whitetiger8652]

Thanks Paul! May did an excellent job! Nice shirt Danner!

[@Jpilgrim30]

I have two daughters as well. I take pride in knowing that one day if I allow some man to marry one of my daughters she’ll be showing him how to fix the car. 😂

[@ScannerDanner]

Yes!

[@patriot2164]

Love it , Family Run business , Family Traditions ! Great Job May

[@orfeous]

Your daughter did a really good job! Awesome!

[@JessseStJohn]

Congratulations caleb. Hi may, great job, I thought you asked great questions

[@karolisgarbaciauskas5445]

Congratulations Caleb!👍😀

[@mohamedrahib7685]

Thanks for this great lesson God bless your daughter and you

[@jasterable]

Congrats brother Caleb !!

[@nancylewis7142]

Thanks for this video Paul.

[@ellisjacobs5011]

Congrats to caleb. Awesome job may. Good find.

[@WatchWesWork]

Nice work May!

[@markusrisku7888]

Good video, I use light bulb in place of fuse and watch brightnes when wiggle harnesses. Love your premium channel👌

[@ScannerDanner]

Thank you Marcus!

[@nicknicu1787]

Love those cars,I have one! The one in your video looks mint! 👍

[@jakemartin4305]

Been watching your vida for a long long long time and that boy of yours is got a long career in video editing 💯

[@ScannerDanner]

Appreciate that

[@d13cab]

Hello May from the UK, congratulations Caleb

[@danman9017]

good job May.congrat Caleb as always great video thanks

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Paul your daughter did an excellent job. Hope she was well compensated. Oh and by the way it was also a good video. When you and your brother get together you never know what to expect. Hope you and family stay safe and well. ❤️👍🙏 Artie

[@theautomotivegarage]

Another - Great Quality Video Sir, very Informative and Educational. Learning something New everyday. - Every-DAY. .Thank You!!!

[@ScannerDanner]

Thank you!