Short Circuit/Fuse blows when turning ignition

[vumarkwells]

Hi,

I've just removed my dash on a S2 to recondition. When putting it back, I've put all the wires back in, but now the fuse for the ignition coil keeps blowing everytime i turn the ignition on. Has anyone had the problem before? It means I'm getting no power to my ignition coil, but everything else seems to work fine. I've looked at the wiring diagram which seems to say that the ignition coil is linked to the tacho and then to an earth. Does anyone know where the earth goes for the S2 is on this loop (how it gets to the chasis).

Any help much appecriated.

Cheers

[vumarkwells]

Thanks for this.

The yellow connector has been fried somewhat. The black connector going into the yellow one has melted slightly as well.

Do you know whether this would cause the ignition coil fuse to blow? And also what the cause of this melting is? Bit concerned that if I replace this it will simply happen again.

Last question - do you know where I can get a replacement (for the yellow connector)?

Believe everything is connected correctly as all instruments appear to be working and engine will run if I power the ignition coil directly from the battery.

Thanks again.

[vumarkwells]

Hi, engine ran with tacho connected. I powered the coil directly.

I haven't tried disconnecting the tacho, but will try this - thanks.

[vumarkwells]

The 15A blows when the ignition is turned to 'on' - can hear the click.

Do you know if a short can be caused in the yellow connector mentioned above?

Cheers

[vumarkwells]

Many thanks. Will begin 'hunting the short circuit'.

Will let you know what it was when solved.