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Old 07-16-2017, 02:19 PM
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Unhappy radio, woobfers, speakers, overhead lights and headlights wont turn on, any help?

Having trouble with my 95 ram 4x4 single cab. I know all of these items are getting power because i used a test light to check but still wont turn on. and as far as the headlights go i have a harness for them and it also gets power but the headlights still wont turn on but when i use the original harness the lights work. Checked all the fuses and the aren't burnt spent a week trying to know what can be causing this but nothing.
 
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Check the IOD fuse.

Also, I think the various switches (except for the radio) control the ground path, not supply power. So, check the various grounds.
 
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Plus one on checking the grounds. bad ground or (like I had to figure out) intermittent ground issues will have you chasing your tail if you don't think to check them. If you don't have one get a Haynes manual it will become your dodge bible as I like to call it. Also check any wiring you can access reasonably easily. I just repaired a wire on my mother-in-laws car that was in behind her radio, attached to her ignition. insulation was frayed and would occasionally short out just enough to shut the car off, but never blow a fuse. Frayed or worn insulation or a pinched wire are also possibilities. I know you were probably hoping for simple solution, and maybe you'll get one. good luck!
 
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alright ill check the IOD fuse and thanks for your guys response i guess ill have to check every wire to make sure nothing is wrong with them
 
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thanks guys checked today and it was the IOD fuse changed and everything worked . but not the speakers oh well
 




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