Ok, first time poster here with a question,

I have a 2002 Ram 2500 CTD HO. Today I was cleaning the interior with the radio on, doors open. I hit a rag with fresh Armor All and wiped down the driver's side door. All of a sudden the radio shuts itself off. I was standing on the concrete floor of the garage and thought, OK, enough static maybe to pop a fuse. Two hours later I have checked all the fuses, relays, bulbs, everythingI can think of and I still can't get the radio to work. I also notice the dome lights and the power mirrors have stoppedworking also.

I can hear a relay working underneath the dash in what I can only assume is the body control module when I use the switch to turn on the dome lights....Did I fry something in there?

After posting this I am heading to the garage to check the other end, GROUND...

Any ideas? Please help.

Thanks

 

Check the IOD fuse in the power distribution center under the hood. It controls the radio, interior lights, power locks ..etc...

 

that would be my guess. there should be a fuse under the hood with it.

 

LOL!Much thanks fellas. The IOD fuse on my truck is located inside the panel next to the driver's door. It is covered witha little black whatchamajiggy that none of the other fuses are. The air bags are covered in yellow onesso those are the only three fuses I did not test for continuity. I figured those fuses must too important to run just lights, radio, and mirrors. Sure enough that was the fuse that was blown. As soon as I replaced it the XM, mirrors, and lights came to life.

The truck had an appointment with the localdealership. Glad you guys saved me the trip and the "hey buddy, ah, you had a blown fuse" speech from the service crew.

I owe you one.

Fivo

PS What does IOD stand for anyway? IDIOT OWNS A DODGE?