Overhead Console Blowing Fuses

[SGBARRACUDA]

Friday out of the blue my 10 amp fuse that controls the overhad console and the 4x4 light in the dash blew. I replaced it and it blew right away. Is this a known problem with the 3rd gen? If so what do I look for. Thanks

 

[SGBARRACUDA]

Ok, my next question, how do you remove the overhead console?

 

[crabman]

#1. DC the neg. battery cables.

#2. Remove the overhead retaining screw. Should be only 1 screw.

#3. Using your fingertips, grasp the sides of the overhead console and pull straight down evenly to disengage the two snap clips and the rear of the unit.

#4. Lower the console enough to gain access to the wire harness and dc it.

#5. Remove console from vehicle.

To Install>reverse procedure.



crabman

 

[crabman]

SBG,

If you want to download a manual for your truck. Go HERE.

Hope you have DSL or cable.



crabman

 

[DrDiesel]

Hey CrabMan... Thanks for that S/M link.

Hey SGBarracuda. After you drop the O/H console, unplug it and install a new fuse. If it blows again you know it`s not your console.

If the fuse fails again check the wire harness from the console down the left A pillar. Disconnect it at the junction box by the left kick panel/firewall area. Try the fuse again.

If it`s OK after you have unplugged the harness from the box at the fire wall, it`s most likely in the A pillar/headliner area. A wire has chafed through.

If the fuse remain good after you unplug the O/H console, look for damaged wires at the mounting screw locations before you condemn the console display unit. Hope this helps. Post back and keep us up to date.