I have a 2001 Dodge durango RT 4x4 with 5.9 liter. While driving it just died and the ignition is dead. The ignition switch was acting up where the radio or turn signals would randomly quit unless you wiggled the key. So I replaced the ignition switch and found the 20 amp fuse E under hood blown. replaced fuse after replacing switch and it blew again. All lights seats and windows work and radio but ignition and dash is dead. I cant find fuse E in my wiring diagram to see what that fuse powers. Any help would be appreciated

 

Looks like E is the ignition switch

 

Thanks for the reply. That's why I replaced the ignition switch, but that didn't help. I have the Haynes manual with some wiring diagrams but none of them have fuse E. I'm fairly good with schematics but need one with fuse E to see which items could be causing the short.

 

I'd guess a short with a pinched wire somewhere. You could try probing around with a multimeter. I forget if the blue or the red wire is the constant 12v (if the colors didn't change by 01 that is).

The Dodge FSMs are in the DIY section.
DIY section: https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...ers-faq-s.html

FSM direct link: http://www.mediafire.com/?xu9h0gt9bdcn6

 

+1 That_guy.

FSM are far better, but the schematics are pages upon pages long. Be ready to spend some time looking them through, but they WILL tell you everything.

I wouldn't think only pinched wire. Bad insulation rubbing against metal edges are a nuisance. If a relay coil fails to a short, that will also send a short into the system.

With Patience, you will find the short, and then the problem. Where most people fail is in the patience department. Always measure a short wire with an Ohm meter to ground. After all, we want to open the circuit by disconnecting, moving, or taping up the problem.

 

Thanks for the info. Looks like I have some work cut out for me tonight when I get off work. I did try swapping relays but didn't help.

 

According to "my" factory service manual (2002 Durango):

Fuse E feeds directly into the ignition switch Pin 4-Red Wire with a Yellow Stripe.

In the Ignition Switch, the Fuse E is split into three wires and leave the Ignition Switch on pins 2-Dark Green With Red stripe wire, 3-Dark Blue wire, 13-Yellow wire.

From there, all three wires go to the Junction Block (The fuse panel on the left side of the Dash). From there, the wires split across fuses 8,10,11,12,14,20. I would check to see if any of those fuses are blown. If no fuses are blown then I would suspect that the short should be between Fuse E, and the Junction Block (Side fuse panel), including the ignition switch.

IF any of fuses 8,10,11,12,14,20 are blown, I would remove blown fuse and chase the short circuit from there.

That is what my 2002 Durango has for Fuse E, and that is what I would do when troubleshooting my Fuse E.

 

Sorry We had a wind storm and I have been busy cutting up fallen trees. Got a chance to look at it tonight between rain showers. With all the fuses pulled(none blown) that zimmer listed it still pops fuse E when the key is turned to ON position not start. It pops as soon as key hits the on position. dash doesn't even flicker. I will try to track it down further tomorrow.

 

Sorry about the delay in getting back. Just finally had a couple of dry days to work on it. I finally found where someone had spliced into the blue ignition wire and it was draped across metal bar and finally wore through. still haven't found what the wire is for, but it feels good to have it running again. Thanks for everyones help. The factory service manual is definitely much better.

 

I have a 03 dodge Dakota and on the wiring diagram it has a fuse e. My question is where is fuse e is it under the hood in the power distribution center or a inline fuse or in the fuse box in the cab..?