At first I thought I may have blown a fuse because all of the following went out at the same timePower WindowsPower LocksPower MirrorsWindshield wipers All gauges on cluster (except engine temp, that works) Trip computerInterior lightsPower trunk latch I think that's it. headlights, blinkers, brakelights still all work. Is it possible that it is a fuse issue that caused all of those? they seem to be seperate fuses on the manual I looked at online. I've never had a fuse issue with any of my cars, so i am unfamiliar with the proccess. Just to check I pulled fuse 32, which is (Cluster, Flex fuel module, ICP logic,Passive anti-theft module). and the fuse looked fine.Anyone know what I should check out?
For all cars this age, it is advisable to remove every fuse one at a time, and brush clean the terminals before refitting back. It is due to oxidation that there is high resistance across the terminals even as the fuses look good. Attempt to do this to all fuses (and even relays) you find in the engine compartment as well in the fuse box under the dashboard. The extra task you perform will reap benefits for yourself. Happy motoring.
Sure, I'll check the power distribution schematic. Oh, that's right. You apparently didn't think it was important to list the year and engine. So I can't look it up.
Try and replace the fuse. I've had fuses where they looked fine and ended up not. It's either a fuse or a relay died somewhere. It could possibly be that the Electric Control Unit (ECU) died or short circuit. The ECU (sometimes known as a power train control unit) controls a wide variety of electrical functions. If it's not the fuse, then it's either a loose cable somewhere or the ECU died. It's too big of a coincidence that all the list components failed at once.
