2023 RAM 2500 Fuses
In the complex web of modern car technology, the 2023 RAM 2500’s fuse system is a key guardian that keeps the electrical connections safe without being noticed. These simple parts, which are spread out in two main places in the car, are very important for preventing electricity problems and overloads. The first fuse box is under the hood, near the car’s beating heart in the engine area. Its job is to protect the important systems that make the RAM 2500 so powerful. A second fuse box is hidden inside the car, usually under the dashboard or in the glove compartment. It controls the different electrical comforts and conveniences that make driving more enjoyable. These fuses, which have different amperages, act as sentries, ready to break the circuit and stop damage if an electrical surge or other problem threatens the vehicle’s delicate balance. In this detailed guide, we go into the complicated world of 2023 RAM 2500 fuses. We look at what they do, where they are, and how important they are to keeping this powerful truck safe and reliable.
FUSES
General Information
WARNING!
- When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appropriate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another fuse of higher amp rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected. Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or any other material. Do not place a fuse inside a circuit breaker cavity or vice versa. Failure to use proper fuses may result in serious personal injury, fire and/or property damage.
- Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition is off and that all the other services are switched off and/or disengaged.
- If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an authorized dealer.
- If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air bag system, braking system), power unit systems (engine system, transmission system) or steering system blows, contact an authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
If it is necessary to wash the engine compartment, take care not to directly hit the fuse box, and the windshield wiper motors with water. The fuses protect electrical systems against excessive current. When a device does not work, you must check the fuse element inside the blade fuse for a break/melt. Also, please be aware that using power outlets for extended periods of time with the engine off may result invehicle battery discharge.
- Fuse Element
- Blade Fuse with a good/functional fuse element
- Blade Fuse with a bad/not functional fuse element (blown fuse)
Power Distribution Center
The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, micro fuses, relays, and circuit breakers. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.
CAUTION!
- When installing the power distribution center cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the power distribution center and possibly result in an electrical system failure.
- If it is necessary to wash the engine compartment, take care not to directly hit the fuse box, and the windshield wiper motor with water.
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description * If Equipped F01 – – Spare F02 60 Amp Yellow – ABS Pump Mtr F03 60 Amp Yellow – Rad Fan HI / Lo * Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description * If Equipped F04 50 Amp Red – 400W Inverter F05 50 Amp Red – Air Suspension Comp F06 40 Amp Green – STOM F07 40 Amp Green – Starter Solenoid F08 20 Amp Blue – NOX Sensor * F09 30 Amp Pink – Gas – Brake Vacuum Pump * 40 Amp Green Diesel – Fuel Heater * F10 40 Amp Green – CBC #2 / Ext Lights F11 40 Amp Green – Brake SYS MOD ECU & Valves F12 40 Amp Green – CBC #3 / Pwr Locks F13 40 Amp Green – HVAC Blwr Mtr F14 40 Amp Green – CBC #4 / Ext Light F15 30 Amp Pink – Power Side Step * F16 30 Amp Pink – Smart – Bar Module * F17 30 Amp Pink – Winch * F18 – – Spare F19 30 Amp Pink – Diesel SCR Feed * F20 30 Amp Pink – Passenger Door Mod F21 30 Amp Pink – DTCM F22 20 Amp Blue – Gas – ECM * 25 Amp White Diesel – PCM * F23 30 Amp Pink – CBC #1 / Int Light Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description * If Equipped F24 30 Amp Pink – Driver Door Mod F25 30 Amp Pink – FT Wiper F26 – – Spare F27 – – Spare F28 20 Amp Blue – TRLR Tow B / U F29 20 Amp Blue – TRLR Tow Park F30 30 Amp Pink – TRLR Tow F31 – – Spare F32 – – Spare F33 20 Amp Blue – Trans Control Mod * F34 30 Amp Pink – VSIM #2 * F35 30 Amp Pink – Sunroof * F36 30 Amp Pink – Rear Defroster (EBL) * F37 30 Amp Pink – Diesel Frame / Fuel HTR * F38 30 Amp Pink – ITBM * F39 – – Spare F40 – 10 Amp Red Vented Seats * F41 – 10 Amp Red Act Grille Shutter / Dam * F42 – 20 Amp Yellow Horn F43 – 15 Amp Blue Heated Strng Wheel * F44 – 10 Amp Red Diagnostic Port F45 – – Spare Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description * If Equipped F46 – 10 Amp Red Upfitters Relay Coils * F47 – – Spare F48 – – Spare F49 – 15 Amp Blue IP Cluster / CSG F50 – 20 Amp Yellow Air Suspension Mod * F51 – 10 Amp Red IGN Mod / KINMod / RFHub F52 – 5 Amp Tan Batt Snsr F53 – 20 Amp Yellow TRLR Tow – Lt Turn/Stop F54 – 20 Amp Yellow Non-Memory Adj Pedals * F55 – 10 Amp Red Fwd Utility Lamps F56 – 10 Amp Red VBV F57 – 20 Amp Yellow TCM / PCM / Trans PRSR SW F58 – 10 Amp Red Bed Lighting F59 – – Spare F60 – – Spare F61 – 10 Amp Red NH3 Sensor / PM Sensor * F62 – 10 Amp Red A/C Clutch F63 – 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Coils / CAPS F64 – 25 Amp Clear Fuel Injectors / PCM * F65 – 10 Amp Red RVDMP / MOD BLE * F66 – 10 Amp Red Sunroof / USB RR * / RR Mirror/ Passenger Wind SW F67 – 10 Amp Red UCI / TRLR 360 Cam/ Tach * Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description * If Equipped F68 – 10 Amp Red AEB RACAM HTR * F69 – 15 Amp Blue SCR Mod 12 Volt * F70 – 30 Amp Green Fuel Pump Mtr / Fuel Htr RLY F71 – 25 Amp Clear Amp / Act Noise Cnsl F72 – – Spare F73 – 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Transfer Pump * F74 – 10 Amp Red Backup Alarm F75 – 10 Amp Red SCR RLY / ATMM * F76 – 10 Amp Red Electronic Stability Control (ESC) * F77 – 10 Amp Red DTCM / TCM / FAD MOD / STOM F78 – 15 Amp Blue ECM / PCM / IRCM / AUX Relay Feed / HRLS F79 – 15 Amp Blue ID / Clearance Lt F80 – 10 Amp Red Ovrhd Con / Assist / 911 F81 – 20 Amp Yellow TRLR Tow RT Turn / Stop F82 – 10 Amp Red SCCM / Cruise Control F83 – 10 Amp Red TLR AST / TLR RVS CTL / TLR KNB F84 – 15 Amp Blue ASBM / HVAC / ICS / R Heated Seats SW F85 – 10 Amp Red ORC (Airbag) F86 – 10 Amp Red ORC (Airbag) F87 – 10 Amp Red Air Susp / ITBM / SCCM / TLR TPM F88 – 15 Amp Blue IP Cluster F89 – – Spare Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description * If Equipped F90 – 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet / Batt F91 – – Power Outlet / Acc F92 – 10 Amp Red Invertor MOD / USB-IP / WCPM * F93 – – Spare F94 – 10 Amp Red SBW / TCASE SW / TRL TPM – GTWY F95 – 10 Amp Red RR CAM / PRKTRNX/ CHMSL Cam / Bld SPT SNR / SVUE CAM * F96 – 10 Amp Red TRL Cam * F97 – 20 Amp Yellow Front HTD ST PSGR * F98 – 20 Amp Yellow Front HTD ST DRIVER * F99 – 10 Amp Red HVAC / IN-CARTS / CSG / TRL CWY MOD */ TACH F100 – 10 Amp Red Upfitter Box Feed * F101 – 20 Amp Yellow RR HTD ST Right * F102 – 20 Amp Yellow RR HTD ST Left / Run RLY #3 * F103 – 10 Amp Red HeadLamp AFLS * F104 – 20 Amp Yellow UCI Port / USB Rear BULB REPLACEMENT
- Replacement Bulbs, Names, And Part Numbers
In the instance a bulb needs to be replaced, this section includes bulb description and replacement part numbers. All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass-wedge base. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved. - NOTE:
Please see an authorized dealer for LED replacementInterior Bulbs Bulb Name Bulb Number Overhead Console Lamps TS 212–9 Dome Lamp 7679 For lighted switches, see an authorized dealer for replacement instructions.
| Exterior Bulbs | |
| Bulb Name | Bulb Number |
| Low Beam (Halogen Reflector Headlamp) | H11LL |
| High Beam (Halogen Reflector Headlamp) | 9005LL |
| Low & High Beam | LED |
| Low & High Beam | LED |
| Turn Signal / Front Position (Halogen Reflector Headlamp) | 7444NA |
| Turn Signal | LED |
| Front Position (LED Headlamps) | LED |
| Front Side Marker (Headlamps) | LED |
| Front Fog Lamps (Halogen Reflector Headlamp) | H11LL |
| Exterior Bulbs | |
| Bulb Name | Bulb Number |
| Front Fog Lamps (LED Headlamps) | LED |
| Side Indicators (Front And Side View Mirror) | LED |
| Base Rear Tail/Turn and Stop Lamp | 3157K |
| Premium Rear Tail/Turn and Stop Lamp | LED |
| Base Tail/Backup Lamp | W21/5W |
| Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | 921 |
| Cab Roof Marker Lamps | LED |
| Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker Lamp | LED |
| Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) | LED |
| Base Turn/Tail Lamp | PWY24W |
| Rear License Plate Lamp | LED |
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
BASE QUAD: LOW BEAM HEADLAMP, HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP, FRONT PARK AND TURN — IF EQUIPPED Low Beam
See the following steps to replace:
- Open the hood.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Reach into the front wheel house ahead of the front wheel, remove the fastener, and lift the cover over the access hole in the front of the wheelhouse splash shield. Access to the rear of the lamp can be gained through this access hole.
- Reach through the access hole of the wheel house splash shield and disengage the bulb access cover by rotating counterclockwise.
- Disconnect the internal lamp wiring harness connector from the low beam bulb.
CAUTION!- Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.
- Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp, the bulb socket, or the lamp wiring.
- Rotate the bulb counterclockwise a quarter turn to unlock the bulb from the lamp.
- Pull the bulb straight out from the housing.
- Reverse the procedure for installation of new bulb and covers.
High Beam
See the following steps to replace:
- Open the hood.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Look under the hood and behind the headlamp to find the high beam bulb access cover.
- Reach behind the headlamp and disengage the access cover by rotating counterclockwise.
- Disconnect the internal lamp wiring harness connector from the high beam bulb.
CAUTION!- Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.
- Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp, the bulb socket, or the lamp wiring.
- Rotate the bulb counterclockwise a quarter turn to unlock the bulb from the lamp.
- Pull the bulb straight out from the housing.
- Reverse the procedure for installation of new bulb and covers.
Outer Front Park And Turn
See the following steps to replace:
- Open the hood.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Reach into the front wheel house ahead of the front wheel, remove the fastener, and lift the cover over the access hole in the front of the wheel house splash shield. Access to the rear of the lamp can be gained through this access hole.
- Reach through the access hole of the wheel house splash shield and disengage the side marker socket by rotating counterclockwise a quarter turn.
- Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the housing.
- Separate the bulb from the socket without twisting.
- Reverse the procedure for installation of new bulb and covers.
FOG LAMPS — IF EQUIPPED
Please see an authorized dealer for service on LED and Halogen front fog lamps.
Halogen
See the following steps to replace:
- Reach under and behind the front fascia/bumper to access the back of the front fog lamp housing.
- Disconnect the fog lamp wiring harness connector from the fog lamp bulb.
- Rotate the bulb counterclockwise a quarter turn to unlock the bulb from the housing.
- Pull the bulb straight out from the housing.
CAUTION!
Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.
REAR TAIL/STOP, TURN SIGNAL AND BACKUP LAMPS
See the following steps to replace:
- Remove the two screws and pushpins that pass through the bed sheet metal.
- Tail Lamp
- Screws
- Fasteners
- Pull the outboard side of the lamp rearward far enough to unsnap the two receptacles on the outboard side of the lamp housing from the two plastic snap post retainers in the outer box side panel.
- Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the bulb socket.
- Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise a quarter turn to unlock it from the housing.
- Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
- CAUTION! Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.
- Reverse the procedure to install the bulb and housing.
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL) WITH CARGO LAMP
See the following steps to replace:
- Remove the two screws holding the housing/lens to the body as shown.
- Separate the connector holding the housing and wiring harness to the body.
- Turn the desired bulb socket a quarter turn and remove the socket and bulb from the housing.
- Pull the desired bulb straight from the socket.
- CAUTION! Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.
- Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lamps
- Inside Bulb: Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Reverse the procedure for the installation of bulbs and housing.
CAB TOP CLEARANCE LAMPS — IF EQUIPPED
See the following steps to replace:
- Remove the screws from the top of the lamp.
- Rotate the bulb socket a quarter turn and pull it from the lamp assembly.
- Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and replace.
REAR LAMP BAR ID MARKER (DUAL REARWHEELS) — IF EQUIPPED
See the following steps to replace:
- Loosen the two screws and the housing to gain access to the bulb sockets.
- Turn the socket a quarter turn counterclockwise to access the bulb.
- Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
- Reverse the procedure for installation of the bulbs and housing.
SIDE MARKER LAMPS (DUAL REAR WHEELS) — IF EQUIPPED
See the following steps to replace:
- Push rearward on the side marker lamp assembly.
- Pull the entire assembly from the fender.
- Turn the socket a quarter turn counterclockwise and remove from the assembly to access the bulb.
- Pull the bulb straight out from socket.
- Reverse the procedure for installation of the bulbs and housing.
FAQ
Fuses in a 2023 RAM 2500 are electrical components designed to protect the vehicle’s electrical system by breaking the circuit when there is an excessive current flow.
The 2023 RAM 2500 typically has two fuse boxes, one in the engine compartment and one in the interior of the vehicle.
The engine compartment fuse box in the 2023 RAM 2500 is usually located near the battery.
The interior fuse box in the 2023 RAM 2500 is often located under the dashboard or in the glove compartment.
Fuses in the engine compartment usually control critical components like the engine, lights, and major electrical systems.
The fuses in the interior fuse box typically control various electrical components within the cabin, such as the radio, power windows, and air conditioning.
A blown fuse can often be identified by a visibly broken or melted filament inside the fuse. You can also use a multimeter to check for continuity.
A fuse diagram is a diagram that shows the layout and labeling of the fuses in the fuse boxes. It helps you identify which fuse corresponds to which electrical component.
No, you should never replace a blown fuse with a higher-amp fuse. Doing so can lead to electrical problems and potentially damage your vehicle’s wiring or components.
To replace a blown fuse, locate the corresponding fuse in the diagram, pull it out using a fuse puller or needle-nose pliers, and replace it with a new fuse of the same amperage rating.
The amperage rating of the fuses in the 2023 RAM 2500 can vary depending on the specific circuit. It’s essential to use the correct amperage-rated fuse for each circuit.
If a fuse keeps blowing repeatedly, it indicates an underlying electrical problem. You should have the vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic to diagnose and fix the issue.
Some vehicles may come with spare fuses in the fuse box or a separate fuse kit. Check your owner’s manual to see if your 2023 RAM 2500 includes spare fuses.
It’s generally recommended to use OEM (original equipment manufacturer) fuses or fuses of equivalent quality to ensure proper protection and compatibility with your vehicle.
You can find detailed information about the specific fuse locations and functions in your vehicle’s owner’s manual or by consulting a RAM dealership or service center
Useful Link
View Full PDF: 2023 RAM 2500 | Auto User Guide
2023 RAM 2500 Maintenance Schedule Guide