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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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Default Under hood 50 amp bat fuse draw

1998 Ram 1500 5.2
50 amp Fuse hot at all times. Circuit includes Courtesy lts, Parking lts, Door locks, Seat belts, Radio back up, Powr outlet, +. I have disconnected main dash connector, radio, pwr outlet, dr seat belt connector, both main connectors to bed fuel pump and tail lights even ECM. Still have draw! Any help appreciated!
 
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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It should always be hot. Are you having battery draw issues?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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Correct, hot at all times. But has battery draw with all the above connectors disconnected?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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Check the IOD (Ignition-Off-Draw) fuse. Its in the dash fuse compartment and has a weird retainer around it.
 
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