'97 4x4 After recall problems

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Jun 3, 2006 | 01:44 AM

Oh_That_One_Guy

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'97 4x4 After recall problems

during the recall process of the cruise control i was having problems with my display fuse (5 amp) blowing every now and agian. after they turned my cruise control back on, it blows constantly. i have no speedomiter, fuel, rpms, *odomiter* (only plus in the bunch) but i don't know what to do. dealership wants more $$$ to look at it. b/s i say. any ideas.

Jun 3, 2006 | 08:51 AM

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There is no connection between the circuits worked on in the CC recall and your problem.

Jun 19, 2006 | 02:38 PM

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I just had same problem. Mine ended up being a short to ground in the reverse lights, which runs off same fuse. A/C clutch also runs off this fuse.

Jul 22, 2006 | 06:12 PM

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I am having the same problem when I shift into 1st 2nd or N, entire display dies. I'm constantly replacing that 5 amp fuse. Does anyone have any info on a cause and fix.

Jul 22, 2006 | 06:20 PM

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Sounds lit the OD button wiring in the shifter is damaged and going to ground. The one in our 2000 F250SD at work blows the fuse everytime that you push the button. No gauges, ETC. Yours must be bare on the hot side of the switch, ours is on the load side.

Jul 24, 2006 | 07:10 AM

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not sure if related

Don't think dash lights are on same circuit as cruise in my F-150. Just for the hell of it pull the cruise fuse and see if prog goes away.

Jul 24, 2006 | 08:22 AM

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Don't think dash lights are on same circuit as cruise in my F-150. Just for the hell of it pull the cruise fuse and see if prog goes away.

Don't bother. The cruise is not on the same circuit.

Assuming it's F29 in the under-dash panel that is blowing, follow Jimmy's specific suggestion as it is the most likely cause.

Steve