2001 fuse #5 keeps popping
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Most of the items listed on that fuse have relays. There should be at least one power distribution box in the engine compartment and possibly one in the cab, maybe passenger right side kick panel. The owners manual should tell you where and provide a diagram and listing.
If a relay is hung in the on/conducting position it's possible depending on how it failed internally it could be causing a short on that fuse/circuit.
Troubleshooting tip, check for voltage between grounds, ground/negative connector on the fuse and the ground/negative a device or switch should produce zero voltage (system must be turned on/powered) bad grounds can cause fuses to blow because the bad connection changes the circuit by introducing resistance, this causes the amperage draw to increase.
https://fusesdiagram.com/ford/fuse-b...997-2003.html#
If a relay is hung in the on/conducting position it's possible depending on how it failed internally it could be causing a short on that fuse/circuit.
Troubleshooting tip, check for voltage between grounds, ground/negative connector on the fuse and the ground/negative a device or switch should produce zero voltage (system must be turned on/powered) bad grounds can cause fuses to blow because the bad connection changes the circuit by introducing resistance, this causes the amperage draw to increase.
https://fusesdiagram.com/ford/fuse-b...997-2003.html#
Last edited by bleerii77; 10-08-2021 at 12:17 PM. Reason: added url link to diagrams
#17
Most of the items listed on that fuse have relays. There should be at least one power distribution box in the engine compartment and possibly one in the cab, maybe passenger right side kick panel. The owners manual should tell you where and provide a diagram and listing.
If a relay is hung in the on/conducting position it's possible depending on how it failed internally it could be causing a short on that fuse/circuit.
Troubleshooting tip, check for voltage between grounds, ground/negative connector on the fuse and the ground/negative a device or switch should produce zero voltage (system must be turned on/powered) bad grounds can cause fuses to blow because the bad connection changes the circuit by introducing resistance, this causes the amperage draw to increase.
https://fusesdiagram.com/ford/fuse-b...997-2003.html#
If a relay is hung in the on/conducting position it's possible depending on how it failed internally it could be causing a short on that fuse/circuit.
Troubleshooting tip, check for voltage between grounds, ground/negative connector on the fuse and the ground/negative a device or switch should produce zero voltage (system must be turned on/powered) bad grounds can cause fuses to blow because the bad connection changes the circuit by introducing resistance, this causes the amperage draw to increase.
https://fusesdiagram.com/ford/fuse-b...997-2003.html#
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I have disconnected and tried to eliminate all of those things. The only one I didn't disconnect was the dtr switch because I could not find it and couldn't find any information on it. If you have a link or picture that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all for your help In this search for heat😀
#20
This shot shows a DRL relay box installed (the black box in the background) with its cylinder multipin connector, and the Loopback plug that normally replaces it (held in hand). Note the single looped ORANGE wire at the center of the hand's "O" here.
Loopback plug, showing the single ORANGE loopback wire from back.
The DRL box installed, connected at the DRL connector, with the loopback PLUG displaced.
In this shot, the, from RIGHT, A/C air flow conduit, parking relay box, and then the DRL relay box behind the connector. Normally, in US Models, the DRL box is NOT present.
This is a picture of the PARKING relay box which IS present in US Models. The DRL relay box is immediately to its LEFT when present, but normally missing in US models.
The DRL Relay box at scale vs. Penny and 9V battery, at top left. The Top Right is the DRL resistor, installed at the front driver's bumper on equipped models.
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