2000 Expedition Electrical ?
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2000 Expedition Electrical ?
My 2000 Expedition started blowing the #14 fuse when I would open the doors. Which knocks out my windows, overheard console, interior lights, rear wiper, etc. Took a look at the schematic and just started troubleshooting by...
1. Unplugging the running running board connectors on both sides of the vehicle under the passenger doors. No luck.
2. Checking the interior lamp relay (#1). If I remove this, the fuse does not blow when the doors are opened. Checked windows and overheard console and both work. Picked up a new relay, same problem.
3. Noticed a running board relay in the diagram that I cannot locate. But I wouldn't think it would matter if I unplugged the running boards.
4. Seems like the rear wiper is acting up. I'll put the relay back in and replace the fuse and try everthing on the circuit before I open the door and everything works except the rear wiper. Sounds like the relays are clicking but no motor movement.
I realize that Ford engineers didn't do their best work designing the multi function switch and wiper motors, but why would either of these matter when I open the doors.
Any ideas?
1. Unplugging the running running board connectors on both sides of the vehicle under the passenger doors. No luck.
2. Checking the interior lamp relay (#1). If I remove this, the fuse does not blow when the doors are opened. Checked windows and overheard console and both work. Picked up a new relay, same problem.
3. Noticed a running board relay in the diagram that I cannot locate. But I wouldn't think it would matter if I unplugged the running boards.
4. Seems like the rear wiper is acting up. I'll put the relay back in and replace the fuse and try everthing on the circuit before I open the door and everything works except the rear wiper. Sounds like the relays are clicking but no motor movement.
I realize that Ford engineers didn't do their best work designing the multi function switch and wiper motors, but why would either of these matter when I open the doors.
Any ideas?
