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Ignition swtich fuse?

instrumentally

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Is there a fuse associated with the ignition switch on a 2023 Ram 1500 Limited? I was attempting to install a bypass/kill-switch ignition harness and ended up sparking a loose wire end against some metal. I heard an arcing. Now, my ignition does not come on/light up at all, nor the dash, even when restoring the original ignition harness. I am hoping that I simply blew a fuse, but don't know what to look for.

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I am answering my own question after discovering the answer: Yes, there is a fuse associated with the ignition switch. See F24, a 15 amp blue fuse, located under the dashboard.
 

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I am answering my own question after discovering the answer: Yes, there is a fuse associated with the ignition switch. See F24, a 15 amp blue fuse, located under the dashboard.
Now that you found your answer, I hope you learned to unhook the negative cable from the battery before starting any electrical work on your truck to prevent this in the future
 

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As they say, live and learn....hopefully.

Before letting this thread go dark, how about a related question?

Do I use a fast blow or slow blow fuse to replace the blown fuse?
 

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As they say, live and learn....hopefully.

Before letting this thread go dark, how about a related question?

Do I use a fast blow or slow blow fuse to replace the blown fuse?
If you want to protect your electronics a fast blow, if there is even an option between the two.
 

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I unfortunately learned this same lesson when I first began working with 12v systems. Definitely unhook and discharge any battery power before doing anything lol.
 

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Glad its ok. That's some very useful info.
Thanks for sharing it.
 

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