If your Jeep isn’t starting, you hear a clicking sound, or you notice that certain parts of your Jeep are not functioning, as usual, then you may also have noticed that the no fuse error message may be showing up on your dashboard. You may have even replaced several of your fuses to find out that a fuse wasn’t the issue in the first place.
Most of the time, if a Jeep has a “no fuse” notification, it’s because Jeep pulls the ignition off draw fuse before shipping or that it’s not recognizing the IOD switch. The “no fuse” alert could also be due to the fuse being blown. All are fairly common, and there are simple fixes for each.
Keep reading if you’re interested in finding out what the no fuse notification means and how to fix it.
Why Would a Jeep Say, “No Fuse”?
If you’re wondering why your Jeep might say no fuse, it’s mainly because the factory ships the Jeep with that fuse pulled. The reason for this is to prevent any draining of the battery. Essentially, it’s a reminder for you to put the fuse in.
There could also be other causes for this issue if you know that this isn’t quite it. You want to check to see if you have any corrosion in the IOD fuse, which is your ignition off draw. You can locate your fuse box underneath your hood.
- If a fuse is an issue, you can start by removing and reseating the fuse.
- Sometimes that’s all it takes.
- If the fuse is actually blown, you will have to replace it but keep in mind that you may also have to have underneath the hood assessed to determine if you have a short anywhere else.
- The first thing to try would be to remove the fuse and re-seat it.
Generally speaking, if you see the “No Fuse” notification on your dash, your Jeep is simply trying to tell you that its modules do not recognize voltage from the IOD fuse.
Ignition off draw fuse or IOD is used to prevent any battery discharge during the shipping or even the long-term storage of your Jeep. An ignition-off draw is quite normal. It’s when the power drains from a car’s battery while the ignition switch is off.
There could be a few telling signs of a bad IOD fuse. You want to make sure that you accurately assess what is and isn’t working, double-check your fuse box, and scan for any signs of corrosion.
Aside from the more general diagnostic tactics that you can use, you also want to pay attention to a few other symptoms and accessories to determine if they are functioning properly;
- Map lights and interior Dome
- DLC connector
- Remote engine start module
- Trip odometer memory
Many people don’t often realize that the IOD fuse is installed whenever the vehicle is being prepared for delivery. This is done to restore the vehicle’s full electrical system operation.
- After it has been delivered, the ignition off draw function itself becomes transparent.
- Once the fuse has been attached to the IOD designation, it will just become another circuit fuse.
- The IOD fuse itself doesn’t serve a purpose in the diagnosis process of your vehicle’s condition or system.
The only purpose that it does serve is that of any other circuit protection device. So, it’s important to realize that you are mainly checking for the condition of the fuse.
Here’s a quick video showing signs of a blown IOD fuse with more info below:
Where is the IOD Fuse, and How Do You Take It Out?
If you’re wondering where the IOD fuse is located, check your IPM, which is your intelligent power module. Simply putting it, it’s a fancy term for your fuse box.
You can find your fuse box in the engine compartment, and it will usually be right next to your battery. Remember that some models may be set up differently, so it’s important to check your owner’s manual for specifics if you aren’t sure where your fuse box is located.
Sometimes the IOD fuse may be located underneath the instrumental panel that you would generally find to the left of the steering column underneath your hood. Once you have located your fuse box, you may want to try replacing the IOD fuse. Here is an easy way to do so;
- Pull up on the casing until you feel resistance and notice that it won’t pull up anymore. Keep in mind not to force it.
- Make sure to have a small screwdriver on hand to assist with prying open the top portion of the casing.
- Go ahead and remove the fuse and replace it with a new one.
It’s that simple. Keep in mind that your IOD fuse is the same type of smaller fuses used throughout the rest of your vehicle. All that you will be doing is matching the amp rating or, in simpler terms, replacing the new fuse in the exact way that the old fuse was installed.
The fuse is supposed to be removed to stop the ignition off draw whenever you store your vehicle for a long period of time. Intriguingly, this is where the name of the fuse came from.
Give It a Try
Now that you know what an IOD fuse is, where to find it underneath your hood and how to replace it, you should feel confident enough to give it a try on your own. Remember that when you are trying to assess whether or not you have blown your IOD fuse or if there is another issue present, you want to look at a few things.
Always assess for corrosion, determine if your dash cluster is blinking rapidly or if the engine won’t crank at all. You also want to determine if your radio, cargo, or dome lights are working and if your windows will go up or down.
Most of these things are connected to the battery when the ignition is off, so they are all parts of your Jeep that you want to check if you are getting a no fuse error message.