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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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Ok first i just joined the forum an just got my first cummins. I just got a 95 ram 2500 Cummins and the wipers an AC compressor wont work so i check the fuse an changed it. as soon as i turn the key it blows the fuse with the wipers off an the AC off. Any advise would be great.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 09:52 PM
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Which fuse is blowing?

You can download the 95 service manual from the service manual thread in the faq section here. Has wiring diagrams in it... I am not seeing any commonalities in the two circuits just offhand......
 
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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 12:37 AM
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Well duh...just drive on cool dry days. Jeez






Sorry, couldn't resist.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 07:11 AM
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[QUOTE=HeyYou;3113301]Which fuse is blowing?

You can download the 95 service manual from the service manual thread in the faq section here. Has wiring diagrams in it... I am not seeing any commonalities in the two circuits just offhand......[/
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The 20A I think its 16
 
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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 07:11 AM
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welcome on the board mate and enjoy you stay .. you will surely get the due support being here
 
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In the fuse block? Diagram shows that one is for the Air bag control module, and should only be a 15 amp.....
 
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In the fuse block? Diagram shows that one is for the Air bag control module, and should only be a 15 amp.....
sorry fuse num. 8
 
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Grab a fistful of the right size fuses.

Unplug the connector at the wiper motor. Install new fuse. Turn on Ignition. If it still blows.... Take the covers off the steering column, unplug the multifunction switch. Replace fuse, turn ignition on. if it still blows, you have a wiring problem between the fuse, and the switch. If either component being unplugged makes it STOP blowing fuses, replace that component.

If you have tilt wheel, the mere act of moving the steering wheel likes to pull the wires out of the various connectors, and you get the potential for non-working components, and shorts...... Might not be a bad idea to check for that first.
 
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Grab a fistful of the right size fuses.

Unplug the connector at the wiper motor. Install new fuse. Turn on Ignition. If it still blows.... Take the covers off the steering column, unplug the multifunction switch. Replace fuse, turn ignition on. if it still blows, you have a wiring problem between the fuse, and the switch. If either component being unplugged makes it STOP blowing fuses, replace that component.

If you have tilt wheel, the mere act of moving the steering wheel likes to pull the wires out of the various connectors, and you get the potential for non-working components, and shorts...... Might not be a bad idea to check for that first.
was the motor. Thank you
 
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was the motor. Thank you
Awesome.

Wipers are not really optional this time of year.......
 
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