Intermittent starting problems/electrical/ fuse number 15
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Intermittent starting problems/electrical/ fuse number 15
Hi all, 2001 Ford F150 4x4 5.4L
I'm having an intermittent starting problem with my truck. I originally thought it was the starter solenoid so I replace it. Then I realized the dome light, 4x4hi/lo switch doesn't work and the windows don't roll up or down.
I checked all the fuses and noticed number 15 was blown. Its a 5 amp fuse. I replaced only to have it blow intermittently. This fuse controls the Stop lamp switch, (Speed Control, Brake shift interlock), GEM Module, RABS module.
Does anyone have an idea what I should chase down in order to find the problem? My worst fears are I have a short somewhere but there are several systems that are connected to this one fuse. I'm hoping there is a none problem.
Thanks for all your help and suggestions in advance.
Norrisboat
I'm having an intermittent starting problem with my truck. I originally thought it was the starter solenoid so I replace it. Then I realized the dome light, 4x4hi/lo switch doesn't work and the windows don't roll up or down.
I checked all the fuses and noticed number 15 was blown. Its a 5 amp fuse. I replaced only to have it blow intermittently. This fuse controls the Stop lamp switch, (Speed Control, Brake shift interlock), GEM Module, RABS module.
Does anyone have an idea what I should chase down in order to find the problem? My worst fears are I have a short somewhere but there are several systems that are connected to this one fuse. I'm hoping there is a none problem.
Thanks for all your help and suggestions in advance.
Norrisboat
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From: Under the flightpath of old ORD 22R
Here is a thread on the topic
https://www.f150online.com/forums/el...g-15-fuse.html
worth a read of what this member found.
https://www.f150online.com/forums/el...g-15-fuse.html
worth a read of what this member found.
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SScully,
Luck would have it that I found that thread right after I posted this.
My biggest concern about this whole issue is the dealership says that none of those problems should be happening because of this recall. They said that its just a jumper to the master cylinder to solve this problem. The blowing of the fuse shouldnt have anything to do with it. I'm just concerned it wont fix it.
I finally found time away from xmas vacation to tow my truck to the dealership to find out what they think. I had to tow it because my intermittent starting problem became permanent.
Luck would have it that I found that thread right after I posted this.
My biggest concern about this whole issue is the dealership says that none of those problems should be happening because of this recall. They said that its just a jumper to the master cylinder to solve this problem. The blowing of the fuse shouldnt have anything to do with it. I'm just concerned it wont fix it.
I finally found time away from xmas vacation to tow my truck to the dealership to find out what they think. I had to tow it because my intermittent starting problem became permanent.