Would This Be A Fuse Or .... ?

[06_PB6_TOURING]

Turn the key to the accessory position and see if the blower / windows work. I'd need to see a wiring diagram for the ignition switch but I suspect it is failing.

Turning the key back and forth a bit might help. I'd also put a test light on a fuse that gets power from the accessory circuit and see what happens.

In instances like this, I've back fed power the supply side of a fuse to see if the circuits are intact. If power is fed to the load side of a fuse and the total loads of other circuits on the supply side are higher than the fuses rating, the fuse may clear so pulling the fuse first is a better strategy.

[markroach]

Loving all these suggestions guys - thanks again.

Temperature is supposed to get above freezing next week (heat wave coming !) - can't wait to get out and give these ideas a try.

Mark.

[aelfwyne]

Originally Posted by 06_PB6_TOURING

Turn the key to the accessory position and see if the blower / windows work. I'd need to see a wiring diagram for the ignition switch but I suspect it is failing.

This sounds like a good step to try.

[markroach]

Partial Update ....

Damn near froze my fingers off, but managed to check all the fuses and they are all good. Played with the ignition switch and got no results either. However, did have a look at the ground terminals behind the air intake box. They are covered in a nice even coat of green, so they are obviously suspect. Will give those a good cleaning when the feeling comes back in my fingers !

Mark.

[ptcruisersteve]

Originally Posted by ptcruisersteve

Check fuse # 3 (40 amp) in the power distribution center (PDC) under the hood. It is a common feed to the fuses and circuit breaker for all three systems that you mentioned. Check the fuse first.

The Power Window Switch and the A/C Heater Control switch share the same ground circuit G203. The air bag control ground is G202.

Originally Posted by markroach

Partial Update ....

Damn near froze my fingers off, but managed to check all the fuses and they are all good. Played with the ignition switch and got no results either. However, did have a look at the ground terminals behind the air intake box. They are covered in a nice even coat of green, so they are obviously suspect. Will give those a good cleaning when the feeling comes back in my fingers !

Mark.

You might want to check the ground G203 to see if there is bad contacts at that location.

GROUND LOCATION FIG.
G100 (Gas) Left Front Engine Compartment 2, 5, 6
G100 (Diesel) Below Passenger Seat 7, 48
G101 At Battery Tray 5, 6, 7, 18
G102 Left Fender Area 1, 14, 16
G103 Left Fender Area 1, 14, 16
G104 Right Fender Area 9, 10, 11, 17
G105 Left Front Inner Fender 13, 14, 16
G106 In T/O for Powertrain Control Module 25, 26
G200 Center Rear of Instrument Panel 31
G201 Center Rear of Instrument Panel 28, 33
G202 Left Kick Panel Near T/O for Airbag Control Module 36
G203 Center Rear of Instrument Panel 31
G204 Left Kick Panel 31
G300 Left Rear Quarter 46, 47
G301 Right Rear Quarter 43
G302 Upper Left Rear Cargo Area N/S

[06_PB6_TOURING]

Originally Posted by markroach

However, did have a look at the ground terminals behind the air intake box. They are covered in a nice even coat of green, so they are obviously suspect. Will give those a good cleaning when the feeling comes back in my fingers !

Mark.

On mine the ground wires corroded away from the eyelet. Ended up putting 3 or so wires per eyelet and recrimping, there are about 20 ground wires between both sides. Be sure to scrape the wires clean and check the grounds on the passenger side inner fender area as well.

Even if doesn't fix the blower issue, it will save you from other ills like no fuel pump. headlights, turn signals and more since everything not inside the car uses these grounds.