Consequence of my clumsiness...any ideas?

MukilteoTitan · 11-14-2004, 09:45 PM

While I was doing a 'minor' cup holder lighting mod. as described by Boone-Titan on 11/09/04, I inadvertantly crossed the wires to the light on the gear shift platform, and the light is out. The instrument panel, radio, AC/Heat etc. lighting are out, but only when the headlights are on, so night driving is very dark in the cab. No other functions on the Titan are affected as far as I can tell. What a bone-headed play!
I checked EVERY fuse, and they are all intact. The 'key' to the fuse on the inside of the fuse box cover is loaded with acronyms, and somewhat difficult, at least for me, so i checked all of them, including fusible links panel inside the cab.
I do not know what else to check/consider, thought it would have done a fuse in. Probably will need to service at the dealer. I appreciate any ideas; Thanks kindly. JRS / MukilteoTitan

Austin · 11-14-2004, 10:49 PM

Did you check the fuse box in the engine compartment?

MukilteoTitan · 11-15-2004, 12:08 AM

Yes, each one. I may just replace some of the more relevant ones first, will talk with parts/service at dealership. thanks for your response

Glen · 11-15-2004, 05:15 AM

It's the fuse labeled illumination that is probably blown...10amp fuse

bestatchess · 11-15-2004, 06:05 AM

Anytime you are making electrical mods, it is a good idea to disconnect the negative battery terminal.

*Titan_TX* · 11-15-2004, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bestatchess

Anytime you are making electrical mods, it is a good idea to disconnect the negative battery terminal.

Depends what your doing. A lot of times its better to have power during certain installs.

MukilteoTitan · 11-15-2004, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Glen

It's the fuse labeled illumination that is probably blown...10amp fuse

I thought it would be that one also, but it looked good, but I exchanged it for one of the other 10 amp: no change. Thanks for your message. Well, anyway, it is now at service dept. at the dealership..... will see what comes of their check.

*OnebadSE* · 11-15-2004, 03:46 PM

Go to the dealer and play stupid! They'll fix it.

MukilteoTitan · 11-15-2004, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by OnebadSE

Go to the dealer and play stupid! They'll fix it.

I don't have to 'play' the part after what I did to my truck!

The dealer service diagnosed a short in the illumination switch, $45.00 to get to this point; part on order from California... few days; don't know that cost, but at least I did not hurt the Titan too much!

Treebasher · 11-15-2004, 09:28 PM

Hmmm....

This sounds a bit familiar.

No illumination on A/C knobs?

No illumination on A/C knobs?

The switch should not go before the fuse. If it does, there is a problem. I guess we'll just have to see how more frequent this issue with the flakey illumination switch becomes.

**CaliforniaTitan** · 11-15-2004, 10:08 PM

Mulkiteo,

Great to see a sense of humor after the lil ooopppsie. Let us know how much the 'part' was when ya get it.

Chris

pagerdaddy · 11-15-2004, 10:25 PM

When I was in the Boy Scouts, they sent me out one time to look for a
shoreline skyhook and a left handed screwdriver. I should have known better
after going on the snipe hunt.

Is that the kind of part you mean, Chris?

I haven't noticed my a/c knobs not lighting up anymore after someone
suggested to fiddle with the brightness control.

Steve