2007 Dakota power for rear defroster
#1
2007 Dakota power for rear defroster
I installed an aftermarket rear window grid defroster in my 2007 Dakota and am trying to find the best option to hook up power. I am temporarily using the power outlet (cig lighter) but it keeps blowing the 20 amp fuse. I see there is a 40 amp fuse in the fuse box designated for rear defrost, but I don't know where/if there is a wire in the cab I can attach to. Any info? I assume I should not just put a bigger fuse in for the power outlet.
#2
Do not put a bigger fuse in, unless you want to toast some marshmallows while waiting for the Fire Department to arrive. Why don't you run a wire straight to the 40 amp designated rear defroster fuse in the fuse box? I'm not sure if there is already a wire installed in your truck for the rear defroster.
#4
It just says to attach to fuse panel. I was hoping there would already be a wire from that 40 amp fuse in the dash somewhere. I don't know how difficult it is to run a wire through the firewall and attach in the fuse panel. I'm trying to find a wiring diagram, but I assume that the 40 amp fuse is connected to the spot where the defroster relay would be in the fuse panel, then there would be a wire going back near the rear window.
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