2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Electrical Drain in "Cluster B" - Where do I go from here?

[HeavyHauler]

Hey guys, I discovered that my batteries were getting drained in about 36 hours a couple of weeks ago. I took the truck in and we found that the drain was coming from the in-cab fuse panel from "Cluster B" which is fuse #14. We pulled that fuse and all the drains went away.



So we know that Cluster B is or is something in the instrument cluster. I would really liked to get this fixed the right way. With the fuse pulled, my trip meter resets every time the truck is turned off, which is annoying because I am fanatical about checking mileage.



I've also noticed that my high-beam indicator is not lighting up with the fuse pulled. Should this be telling me something?



Any tips on where I should go from here? I hate having little quirky things wrong with the truck.



Thanks for the help!

 

[HeavyHauler]

Thought I would resurrect this one. Maybe some new electrical experts have joined since 2005. I just started driving my truck again, and I still have this problem.

 

[budnate]

Heavy, I have a spare 2002 diesel cluster base pulled from a running wrecked truck... I transfered the top half off it to my truck to read in US-mph instead of kilometers.



cost some beer if it helps you out.



B.

 

[wcjp]

This sounds like a wire has rubbed through it's insulation causing a drain to ground. With your multimeter check for current draw at the fuse location. Remember, the multimeter will likely need the red tester moved to a new location to check amperage.

 

[GOlsen]

Do you still get other lights on your dash (wait to start, brake, etc)?