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Old 11-05-2009
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overdrive fuse keeps blowing

i have a 2000 4l v6 a/t with 100k miles, after i start my truck and move the gear shift from part it blows the fuse #6 in the in cab fuse compartment, #6 fuse controls (overdrive, back-up lamps, DRL, 4x4) now the only things that stop working once this fuse blows is the ability to take it out or put it into overdrive, depending on if i turn overdrive on or off before i take it out of PARK, also the back-up lamps do not work, but the DRL and 4x4 works fine. any info would help or maybe even what type of shop to take it to.
 
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Check the two wires that go out to the O/D Cancel on the shifter stalk. At higher miles, a wire may chafe and/or break on the top of the steering column where they make a right angle bend coming out of the hollow shifter. This can cause a momentary short to ground when moving the lever. Access for inspection by removing the upper column trim.
 
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Old 11-07-2009
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fixxed

thanks a bunch! now i don't have to sell my truck!!!
 
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Excellent!
 
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