Try replacing the fuse with a relay and see if that solves it. They make a
small relay like the fuse to keep you from having to replace fuses all the
time. It could well be the switch.
Rascal
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Bill Knight
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2003 9:15 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: DML: 2000 Dakota/Durango blowing fuse
Have a 2K Durango blowing 15A Park Lamp fuse. This is labeled as "14" on
the block. I have physically removed all parking lamps from the harness and
the fuse still blows as soon as parking lamps are turned on. Have no
illumination on the cluster either, or on the rear defroster button. All
warning lights work, headlights work, fog lights work and so do the turn
signals. Everything else appears to be functional. Just no parking lamps
or clust illumination. I do have 12 volts on both sides of the blown fuse.
So I know I definately have a dead short. My question is what are the
chances of it being the lamp switch itself? If the chances are good I may
just go with that a nd skip the dealer all together. I did get the extended
warrenty but with my luck they will tell me it is not covered. I've only
had the vehicle for about 6 weeks. Thanks for any and all help. Bill
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