Mini fuse #16 circuit in PDC draining battery

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Jun 21, 2013 | 08:29 PM

Brakeman62

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From: Omaha NE

Year: 2001

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Mini fuse #16 circuit in PDC draining battery

I have a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0. The battery is being drained and it appears that the culprit is the #16 mini fuse circuit in the PDC. This fuse is for the hood light, TCM and radio and interior lights. Anyone ever run into this problem before.

Thanks in advance.

Jun 21, 2013 | 09:09 PM

freegdr

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From: Broward County Fl.

Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr

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Turn off lights .

Jun 21, 2013 | 09:13 PM

RTorrez1

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From: Riviera, Texas

Year: 1998 Sport

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I have had the same problem. I found out that the light under the hood wasn't shutting off when the hood was closed. All I did was unplug the light and it took care of my problem.

Jun 21, 2013 | 10:32 PM

Jjs2000xj

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Originally Posted by RTorrez1

I have had the same problem. I found out that the light under the hood wasn't shutting off when the hood was closed. All I did was unplug the light and it took care of my problem.

It's a gravity actuated switch ( in the light). Take it apart, clean it out... Poof. Solved