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Old 04-24-2016, 02:49 AM   #1
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Looking at the wiring diagram for a 2004, and based on your symptoms (dash switch and cluster light not illuminating), I'm leaning toward the relay.

My reasoning is that if it were a microswitch or top motor issue, the dash switch and cluster indicator should still light up. The only thing I see that they all have in common (operation lockout, lights) is the relay.

Difficult to tell, though. I'd ask Woody if he has one you can try. If it didn't fix the issue, I'm sure he'd refund you or you could sell it.
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Looking at the wiring diagram for a 2004, and based on your symptoms (dash switch and cluster light not illuminating), I'm leaning toward the relay.



My reasoning is that if it were a microswitch or top motor issue, the dash switch and cluster indicator should still light up. The only thing I see that they all have in common (operation lockout, lights) is the relay.



Difficult to tell, though. I'd ask Woody if he has one you can try. If it didn't fix the issue, I'm sure he'd refund you or you could sell it.

I just took another look at the fuse diagram and at my fuse box. I noticed that fuse D3 was missing in my box - I believe this is the fuse that talks to the top relay...I plugged in a brand new 30A and thought for sure it would work...nope . Is it possible that the dash rocker switch needs to be replaced, my central door lock button is not functioning either, and I also replaced that fuse. Central door lock led is illuminated though.
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