Popping Pink Fuse

[StevenN]

Hi guys
I've been missing for a few years
still have my 2nd gen 3.0ltr but she’s in need of tlc

the problem I have is that I have taken her out of storage in mind of getting her back on the road.
Both batteries were dead so in the interim I have bought a new one.
When connecting the new battery it blows the 30amp Pink fuse in the engine bay.
I have tried to locate the fault but it’s beating me.
I have tried taking the multi plug off the alternator and the big lead off the starter
The fuse still blows

what should I try next?

if it helps when I tried jump starting with the old battery everything seemed fine but it wouldn’t turn over
when i connected the battery the alarm would power up and the central locking would activate.
These things don’t do anything when I blow the fuse.
Where do I start?

cheers

Steve

[StevenN]

Hi all
bit disappointed that I’ve not had any replies on my dilemma
if I can’t fix the problem then the old girl will have to go.
Does anyone know of a knowledgable auto electrician in the Nottingham area?
failing that anyone want to buy a non running surf?

thanks again
steve