An ammeter passes current through it. It is not grounded. It is highly unlikely to be shorted internally. Your short must be in the circuit the black wire goes to. Touch the black wire momentarily to the red. If it sparks the short is in the circuit. Do not hook up to the ammeter till you solve the problem. That much current can fry it.


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