Bilge pump fuse blown, then immediately blows again!

[burnin'fuel]

Hello. So I've got a '96 SeaDoo Speedster. My Rule Bilge Pump (500GPH) burned out the 3amp fuse. When I insert the new fuse, it immediately pops and burns out the new fuse. What am I doing wrong? I've replaced it before, so this is a new problem. I'm guessing I have a corroded wire down at the pump? I seem to carry a bit of water with me in the motor compartment, so the wires stay wet. I can't get to the pump, you know how far down they are. Any suggestions or should I just get it serviced?

I welcome your advice and thank you in advance!

-Jose' Garcia in Austin, TX (burnin'fuel)

 

[Dr Honda]

sounds like your pump is on the way out. The bearings in the pump are probably starting to rust, and the motor is frozen.

 

[RFoster130]

:agree: Yeah i would just get a new pump.

 

[scooper77515]

And of course, check that wiring, especially if new pump trips also.