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Old Aug 17, 2021 | 02:10 PM
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Ok so my 2003 f150 xlt 4x4 has no power to the fuse under the dash fuse numbers are 16 18 20 21 cluster is dead windows don't work truck won't start but I can turn my dimmer switch all the way up to get my dome light on and the the cluster will work and truck will start can drive but speedo says 30 mph running 80 low range light stays on air bag light stays on and still no power to fuses scanner will not communicate with odb2 with dimmer switch off but with it on and just get codes back for the systems with out power
 
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Old Aug 17, 2021 | 02:37 PM
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did water get into the fuse box area and short things out ?
 
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Old Aug 17, 2021 | 02:41 PM
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No everything was dry sunny and hot out side I was told they maybe a bad ground but checked all of them and the fuse box under the hood all has power and working think it's a short but can't find a diagram for the wiring
 
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Old Aug 17, 2021 | 05:30 PM
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Did you check the ground in the left driver's sidekick panel or the one on the fender drivers side?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 09:29 AM
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I had a similar problem with my 99 f150 4x4 and I had to replace the GEM module on the back of the under dash fuse box.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 10:30 AM
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Yeah the grounds are good and took it to the local ford place and show a tech what it's was doing he suggested the gem module but check the power supply lines first going in to the fuse box before I replace the gem
 
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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 11:00 AM
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It's not easy getting that bugger out of there...you'll need a trip to the chiropractor after! Godspeed!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 11:36 AM
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Yeah I know it ain't my first rodeo I'll post back with an update later
 
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CJB Fuse 20 and 21 are "Hot in Start" position getting power from BJB Fuse 111-40amp.

BJB Fuse 3-30amp feeds through a splice to multi-function switch "Flash to Pass" then to CJB Fuse 16-20amp to Hi Beam Indicator and both Headlights. Grounds are right front kick panel and left and right front engine compartment.

BJB Fuse 6-15amp feeds main light switch (park and headlight position) to exterior light system and fuse 18-5amp CJB to main light switch microprocessor to inst cluster illumination to right kick panel ground.

 
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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 07:03 PM
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It wound up being the ground on the driver side was broken some how all I'll checked was connection the first time around
 
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Old Aug 19, 2021 | 04:04 PM
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Hmmm, must be those queer electrons that always blow fues.
After this post, I know someone will not get the old electric joke that was taught in mechanics school.

On a side note: if this pissed anyone off then so be it as I am old enough to not care.
 
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