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[SHobbs]

mmmmm mmmm ,,,, I got a confusing electrical problem. All my fuses are good none are blown, here's the problem. Power locks, mirrors, dome light, radio and the intermittent part of my wipers are not working. The wipers work it's just that it's like they are on low all the time, no delay. i have done all i can to find the problem and have run up against a wall. I have an extended warranty with a $50 dollar deductible, but I would like to solve this myself if I can without speding the $50 I hope. Any help is appreciated---------------------- 3500 5-speed Quad-cab 3:54 gears B. H. A. f Outerwears cover Genos M. E. K Edge EZ Oil temp Boost Pyro Fuel press guages Jake Brake

 

[Sticks]

When you say all the fuses are good, does this include both the PDC under the hood, and all the fuses in the dash?



Did you check all of them with a meter, or just looked at them?



Take a step back, have a beer, pour a little on the top of the radiator and make a couple of oaths.



Check your ground straps where ever you find them. Take them off, use a little sandpaper on the eyelet, and put them back on tight.



Swap out your identical relays in the PDC.



Take a step back, have another beer, pour a little on the top of the batteries and make a couple more oaths.



Get the meter back out and make sure you have power going to the appropriate fuse locations for each affected unit with the key on.



Take a step back, have a shot, pour a second one and place it on the top of the valve cover and make a couple more oaths.



Swap out all the fuses for the affected units.



Finish the bottle, go inside and log on to the TDR, and hope someone came up with some more, or better, ideas than these.



Electrical gremlins are a proverbial *****. That is why I have an ST model.



Hope this helps!

 

[78repowerwagon]

Make sure you remembered to check the dash fuse that is under the black clip.

 

[parcher]

Search on IOD , The "ignition off draw" fuse is the most common electrical gremlin there is.

 

[Ron Bissett]

Like all others said check all fuses with volt meter . What were you doing when this started . Driving in rain , just washed the motor ? working on any electrical wires ,switches etc . Did you try to giggle the wires . Give a squirt of WD 40 to all electrical connectors , Battry charged , alternator putting out , fuses checked ,relays swapped , When all failes read the instructions in the repair manual or get help before spending any money at the dealers. Ron Bissett in Metro Louisville KY

 

[vciesielski]

help asap!!

What year is your truck if is a 98. 5 and newer does your buzzer still work? Cause the buzzer and the timer for the interior lights and wipers is all one unit, it is the module under the dash just to the right of the column.

 

[SHobbs]

Problem solved with elec. prob

Found the problem with my electrical gremlin. Seems that the 50 amp battery fuse in the PDC was the culprit. Seems I took a look at it and it looked fine, but looks can be deceiving. Sometimes you have to pull the clear cover off the top of the fuse and see if you can wiggle the wire. Mine had just enough of a break in it to cause the problems I was having. I found out at the same time that the intermittent part of the wipers goes through there also, I know this now since after replacing the fuse its back to normal. All is back to normal now and working fine. Thanks to everyone who responded and offered there ideas and possible causes and solutions. Thia is the reason I became a member, whenever you need the help, its there. Thanks again