Probe on both sides of the fusible link and check for power. If the side opposite the supply side is dead, so is the link. Microkid mentioned using an inline fuse in place of the fusible link, which is something you do not want to do. Fusible links are slow blow, and will take an amount of surge or draw before it burns. Fuses will pop well before the link would give out, and you'd just be setting yourself up for a real nuisance. Here are replacement fusible links, be sure to read the descriptions to make sure you use the correct gauge wire: Catalog

 

to each their own. i just dont like having to cut and solder new wires every time when triying to find an issue. once its found, the fusbile link will be ok.

and just because there is no external marks visible, it can still be broken inside the insulation. i see it a lot working in the trucking industry and it leads to a lot of misdiagnosed issues

also, did you power check all the fuses? dont just visually check. fuses can break and are very hard to see. use a test light on the exposed portion on top of each fuse. if the ignition fuse pops, anything operated from the ignition wont turn on

 

Oh ok, if you were suggesting using a fuse only while diagnosing, then that's fine and would be less hassle.
I was referring to not wanting to use a fuse as a permanent fix.

 

thanks guys.. i checked the power and there is power coming from the starter to the fuse..but after the fuse there is no power what so ever. so it looks like the fuse is bad. im going to go to advance auto tomorrow and buy some new wire and fix it and hopefully get my baby started again

 

That wire is a main feeder line for the car's power, which is why it has an inline fusible link. Be sure to replace the burned out one with another fusible link, as that's what prevents your Camaro from becoming a carbeque should you have a serious short in the system.

 

the only thing is, it goes from one wire to the fuse..then splits into 2 after the fuse..so im not quite sure how to splice that.

 

It's not that tricky. For now you can use a crimp connector, the two wires together on one end, and the single wire on the other end. To connect them correctly for real though, you want to solder the connections, and seal up the splice with shrink tubing.

 

alright great! thank you camaro 69..you have been a life saver! i'll let you know how it goes.

 

got it working! woo!

 

Hey, good deal.