99 Ram 2500 IOD fuse good but Dome, Cargo, hood lights out, seatbelts locked etc
Yes that's the one. Do you have power there ? I hope you have a test light or voltmeter at hand. Even if you don't they are cheaper than new parts.
Also, the CTM is not on the circuit that is powered by fuse 12 so I don't think that's the culprit. The seat belt control module is though.
Also, the CTM is not on the circuit that is powered by fuse 12 so I don't think that's the culprit. The seat belt control module is though.
what works: the Data Link Connector, ignition switch, radio (powers on and shows clock, no sound), glove box lamp,left and right visor lamp, overhead map lamps
What does not: Underhood lamp, power mirror switch, seatbelt control module, dome lamp, cargo lamp.
I used a multimeter to check Fuse 12, when grounded (black probe to frame) and put red probe into lower blade of fuse I get 12 + volts, upper blade I get .1 (negligible) When I put both into the fuse I get a complete circuit and around 12+ volts going through.. results are similar with key turned on or not.
What does not: Underhood lamp, power mirror switch, seatbelt control module, dome lamp, cargo lamp.
I used a multimeter to check Fuse 12, when grounded (black probe to frame) and put red probe into lower blade of fuse I get 12 + volts, upper blade I get .1 (negligible) When I put both into the fuse I get a complete circuit and around 12+ volts going through.. results are similar with key turned on or not.
what works: the Data Link Connector, ignition switch, radio (powers on and shows clock, no sound), glove box lamp,left and right visor lamp, overhead map lamps
What does not: Underhood lamp, power mirror switch, seatbelt control module, dome lamp, cargo lamp.
I used a multimeter to check Fuse 12, when grounded (black probe to frame) and put red probe into lower blade of fuse I get 12 + volts, upper blade I get .1 (negligible) When I put both into the fuse I get a complete circuit and around 12+ volts going through.. results are similar with key turned on or not.
What does not: Underhood lamp, power mirror switch, seatbelt control module, dome lamp, cargo lamp.
I used a multimeter to check Fuse 12, when grounded (black probe to frame) and put red probe into lower blade of fuse I get 12 + volts, upper blade I get .1 (negligible) When I put both into the fuse I get a complete circuit and around 12+ volts going through.. results are similar with key turned on or not.
what works: the Data Link Connector, ignition switch, radio (powers on and shows clock, no sound), glove box lamp,left and right visor lamp, overhead map lamps
What does not: Underhood lamp, power mirror switch, seatbelt control module, dome lamp, cargo lamp.
I used a multimeter to check Fuse 12, when grounded (black probe to frame) and put red probe into lower blade of fuse I get 12 + volts, upper blade I get .1 (negligible) When I put both into the fuse I get a complete circuit and around 12+ volts going through.. results are similar with key turned on or not.
What does not: Underhood lamp, power mirror switch, seatbelt control module, dome lamp, cargo lamp.
I used a multimeter to check Fuse 12, when grounded (black probe to frame) and put red probe into lower blade of fuse I get 12 + volts, upper blade I get .1 (negligible) When I put both into the fuse I get a complete circuit and around 12+ volts going through.. results are similar with key turned on or not.
Miralce of miracles.. power mirrors work, dome light works, cargo light work.. Still do not have working seatbelt Module.. I am not sure why they started working. I did pull and push back all the connectors along the way, maybe was just lose.. Thoughts on checking Seatbelt Module? I have continuous 12v to the Pink wire at the module
Last edited by dherring90; May 16, 2020 at 03:28 PM.
One thing I noticed when looking at the wiring diagrams is that the dome light, power mirror, seat belt module and solenoids, CHMSL share the same ground. See pages 8W-15-11 and 8W-15-12. On the seat belt module that is pin 13 black/pink wire. Check with an ohm meter that it has a solid ground, or just check the grounds in general.
One thing I noticed when looking at the wiring diagrams is that the dome light, power mirror, seat belt module and solenoids, CHMSL share the same ground. See pages 8W-15-11 and 8W-15-12. On the seat belt module that is pin 13 black/pink wire. Check with an ohm meter that it has a solid ground, or just check the grounds in general.
I would go straight to checking grounds. When multiple items fail simultaneously, it is almost always a ground issue. Frequently, ground connections can visually look just fine, but still be weak. You can just tighten all of the ground connections on the body and frame as a start (especially on the firewall). I personally prefer to lightly sand all of the connections clean And then coat with dielectric grease. As a truck mechanic, I’ve learned that the ground connections on the firewall are one of the first things I look at any time I am seeing strange electrical symptoms or failures effecting multiple circuits.
Last edited by Spike95; May 17, 2020 at 08:28 PM.










