I found the problem. There was a fusible link going to the dash that had melted.
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I had a similar issue with mine 1981 El Camino SS .It has power seats and was "shorting" out and draining the battery .So I set the seat where I wanted and pulled the plug.
there is no fusible link that goes to the dash, one goes to the alternator and the other to the fuse box.
This is correct. Two wires, same ring terminal at the starter, both with fusible links. One to the bulkhead connection, one to the alternator. You'll never see a fusible link inside a vehicle. It goes to the bulkhead thats attached to the fuse panel.
i have still never seen as many fusible links blown as the people on this board. 
are you people doing?!?!
are you people doing?!?!
Over taxing GM's garbage 80's wiring😁i have still never seen as many fusible links blown as the people on this board.
just wondering how many of the one who have issues with burning electrical wires have a fire extinguisher in their G body... 
Sounds like one should be standard equipment in these cars.just wondering how many of the one who have issues with burning electrical wires have a fire extinguisher in their G body...
It couldn't hurt having one in the car anyway.
Sounds like one should be standard equipment in these cars.
I have one and I think every car that uses gas or diesel should have one or at least a bag of marshmallows
Marshmallows would be optional equipment...
I always kept a Halon fire extinguisher in the Porsche. The Halon leaked out over time. They ain't cheap to refill, but still better than having the car turn into a bonfire.
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