Ignition-off draw fuse #16 blows

HeepSpeed · 04-20-2009, 08:07 PM

So I've discovered that while the previous owner's mechanic knew absolutely 0 about wiring (the rewired AC doesn't work). Upon looking at fuses to fix the non working gauge cluster and radio, I've noticed that fuse #16 (Underhood lamp, transmission control module, radio & interior lights Looking down at PDC from front of vehicle: Bottom right mini fuse is #16.) under the hood is missing.

Whenever I stick a new one in, it immediately blows. Something is shorting it...any ideas? I'm electrically incompetent but willing to learn!

HeepSpeed · 08-03-2009, 10:19 AM

Problem solved. The 3-wire bundle running from the fuse box inside up the A-pillar to the dome light has a short in it. Upon disconnecting from the fuse box, we got the radio to work.
The gauges weren't grounded correctly as I re-tightened a junction box bolt and the gauges magically started working.
So it looks as if most of it is solved and it's about time to start the build...

HeepSpeed · 08-03-2009, 10:20 AM

oh yea..thanks for the help.................... LOL

ol"blue · 08-03-2009, 10:27 AM

Wow. I can't believe you never got a response on this.

HeepSpeed · 08-03-2009, 10:32 AM

eh - electrical is difficult. I didn't want to deal with it either, but since it's my Jeep I kinda had to. It took forever, but I eventually got help from a fellow NAXJA forum user and we figured it out over the weekend.

No worries, I'll still be around on the forum since now I understand how more things work than I did before!

ol"blue · 08-03-2009, 10:51 AM

I've seen a lot of people ask questions regarding their '96 cherokees, but I couldn't find a pdf manual for that year. I have some for other years. Are '95 and '96 that different? Anyway, I wasn't able to help them because of that fact.
Glad you sorted out yours though.

HeepSpeed · 08-03-2009, 10:55 AM

it's okay, I should have also specified a 1997 Cherokee. I got it for free and is my build project now.

ol"blue · 08-03-2009, 11:22 AM

Oh. I thought it was a '96. My bad.

HeepSpeed · 08-03-2009, 11:36 AM

haha - well, my profile only showed the 1996. You're not crazy!

08-03-2009, 10:27 AM	#4
ol"blue CF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dandridge Tennessee Posts: 14,079 My Photos 1997 & 2004 Grand Cherokee Year: 1997 & 2004 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 5.2 V8 ; 4.7 V8 Transmission: 4 spd Auto.; 5 spd. Auto Transfer Case: Both Have Full-Time 4WD Front Axle: D30 w/3.73 gear Rear Axle: D44 w/3.73 gear Tires: 245x70x16 Lift Specifications: 97 Orvis Fact. Up Country Misc Accessories: Both have HD Cooling Systems & Tow Packages, '97 has Fact. Skid Plates	Wow. I can't believe you never got a response on this. __________________ '97 Grand Cherokee Limited Orvis Up Country 5.2, 4X4 '04 Grand Cherokee SE 4.7, 4X4 '04 Saturn Vue 250 WHP V-6 AWD '85 Dodge Omni GLHTurbo T-2 282 WHP '86 Dodge Omni GLHTurbo T-2 397 WHP If you're not breaking parts you're not making enough power!!! "I NEED MORE TRACTION, NOT MORE BOOST" http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...r54_2048_0.gif

08-03-2009, 10:51 AM	#6
ol"blue CF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dandridge Tennessee Posts: 14,079 My Photos 1997 & 2004 Grand Cherokee Year: 1997 & 2004 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 5.2 V8 ; 4.7 V8 Transmission: 4 spd Auto.; 5 spd. Auto Transfer Case: Both Have Full-Time 4WD Front Axle: D30 w/3.73 gear Rear Axle: D44 w/3.73 gear Tires: 245x70x16 Lift Specifications: 97 Orvis Fact. Up Country Misc Accessories: Both have HD Cooling Systems & Tow Packages, '97 has Fact. Skid Plates	I've seen a lot of people ask questions regarding their '96 cherokees, but I couldn't find a pdf manual for that year. I have some for other years. Are '95 and '96 that different? Anyway, I wasn't able to help them because of that fact. Glad you sorted out yours though. __________________ '97 Grand Cherokee Limited Orvis Up Country 5.2, 4X4 '04 Grand Cherokee SE 4.7, 4X4 '04 Saturn Vue 250 WHP V-6 AWD '85 Dodge Omni GLHTurbo T-2 282 WHP '86 Dodge Omni GLHTurbo T-2 397 WHP If you're not breaking parts you're not making enough power!!! "I NEED MORE TRACTION, NOT MORE BOOST" http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...r54_2048_0.gif

08-03-2009, 11:22 AM	#8
ol"blue CF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dandridge Tennessee Posts: 14,079 My Photos 1997 & 2004 Grand Cherokee Year: 1997 & 2004 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 5.2 V8 ; 4.7 V8 Transmission: 4 spd Auto.; 5 spd. Auto Transfer Case: Both Have Full-Time 4WD Front Axle: D30 w/3.73 gear Rear Axle: D44 w/3.73 gear Tires: 245x70x16 Lift Specifications: 97 Orvis Fact. Up Country Misc Accessories: Both have HD Cooling Systems & Tow Packages, '97 has Fact. Skid Plates	Oh. I thought it was a '96. My bad. __________________ '97 Grand Cherokee Limited Orvis Up Country 5.2, 4X4 '04 Grand Cherokee SE 4.7, 4X4 '04 Saturn Vue 250 WHP V-6 AWD '85 Dodge Omni GLHTurbo T-2 282 WHP '86 Dodge Omni GLHTurbo T-2 397 WHP If you're not breaking parts you're not making enough power!!! "I NEED MORE TRACTION, NOT MORE BOOST" http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...r54_2048_0.gif

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04-20-2009, 08:07 PM	#1
HeepSpeed Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 229 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 I6 Transmission: AX-15 Transfer Case: NP-231 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 33'' MT Lift Specifications: RE 5.5 Long Arm	Ignition-off draw fuse #16 blows So I've discovered that while the previous owner's mechanic knew absolutely 0 about wiring (the rewired AC doesn't work). Upon looking at fuses to fix the non working gauge cluster and radio, I've noticed that fuse #16 (Underhood lamp, transmission control module, radio & interior lights Looking down at PDC from front of vehicle: Bottom right mini fuse is #16.) under the hood is missing. Whenever I stick a new one in, it immediately blows. Something is shorting it...any ideas? I'm electrically incompetent but willing to learn!

08-03-2009, 10:19 AM	#2
HeepSpeed Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 229 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 I6 Transmission: AX-15 Transfer Case: NP-231 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 33'' MT Lift Specifications: RE 5.5 Long Arm	Problem solved. The 3-wire bundle running from the fuse box inside up the A-pillar to the dome light has a short in it. Upon disconnecting from the fuse box, we got the radio to work. The gauges weren't grounded correctly as I re-tightened a junction box bolt and the gauges magically started working. So it looks as if most of it is solved and it's about time to start the build...

08-03-2009, 10:20 AM	#3
HeepSpeed Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 229 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 I6 Transmission: AX-15 Transfer Case: NP-231 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 33'' MT Lift Specifications: RE 5.5 Long Arm	oh yea..thanks for the help.................... LOL

08-03-2009, 10:32 AM	#5
HeepSpeed Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 229 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 I6 Transmission: AX-15 Transfer Case: NP-231 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 33'' MT Lift Specifications: RE 5.5 Long Arm	eh - electrical is difficult. I didn't want to deal with it either, but since it's my Jeep I kinda had to. It took forever, but I eventually got help from a fellow NAXJA forum user and we figured it out over the weekend. No worries, I'll still be around on the forum since now I understand how more things work than I did before!

08-03-2009, 10:55 AM	#7
HeepSpeed Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 229 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 I6 Transmission: AX-15 Transfer Case: NP-231 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 33'' MT Lift Specifications: RE 5.5 Long Arm	it's okay, I should have also specified a 1997 Cherokee. I got it for free and is my build project now.

08-03-2009, 11:36 AM	#9
HeepSpeed Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 229 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 I6 Transmission: AX-15 Transfer Case: NP-231 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 33'' MT Lift Specifications: RE 5.5 Long Arm	haha - well, my profile only showed the 1996. You're not crazy!

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