2010 dodge charger 3.5 cluster lights want light,chage 20 amp fuse located in trunk

Power comes to the trunk release solenoid from the instrument cluster. The cluster receives the "open" signal from the trunk switch and then provides power to the solenoid inside the trunk latch. There is no separate fuse for this. It all comes through the Instrument cluster. Check for battery voltage on the yellow wire at the trunk latch when operating the switch. If you see battery voltage but the solenoid doesn't operate, check the ground connection which is located below the passenger side pillar.

Here's the 2008 Dodge Charger Trunk Fuse Box Diagram link:

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The fuses are located in the fuse box under the hood. The underside of the cover will list the fuse number you need. I have attached an image as a guide for the symbols to look for.
yellow - high beam.
red - dipped (Low) beam.
green - side lights.

Check for a fuse box underneath the dashboard in the drivers side. Some times there is a plastic lever that needs to be pulled down in order for the fuse panel to swing down. Check your car manaul to see where the dasboard light fuse is located, some times the fuse can be located in the engine compartment where you will find a rather big black plastic box with relays and other fuses. Another fuse box location is found on the passenger side underneath the dashboard or kick panel, better to check the owners manual so you don't have to look into all 3 locations.

When you do find the right fuse block, look for a fuse that is labled Insturment Lights or Cluster Panel, that usually indicates the dashboard light fuse. The fuse used in most dashboard lights is around the 15 to 20 Amp range.

this is for the base model

FUSE PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1983-90 LINCOLN TOWN CAR) The fuse panel is located in the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. To expose fuse panel, remove lower steering column finish panel.

Fuse & Circuit Breaker Identification

· 1 - 15 Amp Stoplights, Hazard Warning Lights, Speed Control Module, Trailer Tow Relays, Cornering Light Relay (1983-89)
· 2 - 8.25 Amp (Circuit Breaker) Windshield Wiper/Washer
· 3 - Blank
· 4 - 15 Amp Taillights, Side Marker, License Light, Parking & Coach Lights, Cluster Illumination, Trailer Tow Relay
· 5 - 15 Amp Turn Signal & Back-Up Lights, Trailer Tow Relay, Cornering Light Relays, Heated Rear Window Relay, Rear Defrost (1988-90), A/C Clutch & ATC Module (1990), Load Leveling (1990)
· 6 - 20 Amp Heated Rear Window Control, Speed Control Module & Clock Display, Illuminated Entry Module, Power Window & Police Accy Relays, Fuel Filler Door Release (1983-87), A/C Clutch & Cornering Lights (1983-89), Deck Lid Release (1987-90), Tripminder
· 7 - 10 Amp Daytime Running Light Resistor (1990)
· 8 - 15 Amp Dome LP-Clock, Key Warning Chimes & Electric Mirrors, Courtesy & Visor Mirror Lights, Autolight & Illuminated Entry Modules, Tripminder, Electronic Radio Memory, Trunk & Underhood Lights
· 9 - 15/30 Amp Heater Blower (15 Amp), AC/ATC Blower (30 Amp)
· 10 - Blank
· 11 - 20 Amp Radio & Power Antenna, CB Radio
· 12 - 20 Amp Door Cigarette Lighters, Power Seats & Door Locks (30 Amp), Tailgate Power Window (1983-89)
· 13 - 5 Amp Illuminated Outside Thermometer, Instrument Panel Lights
· 14 - 20/25 Amp (Circuit Breaker) Flash-To-Pass, Sun Roof, Power Windows
· 15 - 10 Amp Taillights, Parking, Side Marker/Coach, License Lights
· 16 - 20 Amp Horn & Front Cigarette Lighter
· 17 - 15 Amp Electronic Cluster, Message Center
· 18 - 10 Amp Warning Indicator Lights, Throttle Solenoid Positioner, Low Fuel Module & Autolight System, Dual Timer Buzzer & Electronic Chimes, Electronic Message Center

Hi, I believe this may be a fuse problem. The owners manual will show you the fuse box or boxes locations and what each fuse powers. If it is a blown fuse it may be that something in the trunk pinched the wire and shorted it. The wires as they run from the body to the trunk lid is a good place to check for a pinched wire or short. The unlock solenoid may be the culprit if it shorted out, just a possibility. If a fuse is blown, replace it then check to see if the brake light works. If so then try opening the trunk electronically, if the fuse blows again then you know that circuit is the problem. Good Luck, Jim

Cavity/ Fuse /Circuits
1/ 20 Amp Yellow/ Left High Beam Headlight
2/ 20 Amp Yellow/ Right High Beam Headlight
3/ 15 Amp Dk. Blue/ Adjustable Pedal
4/ 20 Amp Yellow/ Horn
5/ 25 Amp Clear/ Headlamp Washer - If Equipped
6/ 15 Amp Dk. Blue/ Front Control Module (FCM)
7/ 20 Amp Yellow/ Fog Lamp
8/ 15 Amp Dk. Blue/ Park Lamp
9/ 15 Amp Dk. Blue/ Non ABS Brakes
10/ 5 Amp Orange/ Starter
11/ 20 Amp Yellow/ Auto Shutdown/Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
12/ - -
13/ - -
14/ 25 Amp Clear/ Powertrain Control Module
15/ 20 Amp Yellow/ Injectors, Ignition Coils
16/ 15 Amp Dk. Blue/ Powertrain Control Module
17/ 30 Amp Pink/ Antilock Brake System (ABS) Valves
18/ 30 Amp Pink/ Windshield Wiper/Washer
19/ 50 Amp Red/ Radiator Fan
20/ 20 Amp Lt. Blue/ Starter
21/ 50 Amp Red/ ABS Pump Motor
22/ 40 Amp Green/ Radiator Fan High/Low
23/ 50 Amp Red/ High Intensity Lighting
24/ - -
25/ 30 Amp Pink/ Lighting Left High Beam/Right Low Beam
26/ 20 Amp Lt. Blue/ Transmission
27/ 30 Amp Pink/ Lighting Left Low Beam/Right High Beam
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Fuse Locations & Functions
1. Washer nozzle heaters, glove compartment light (10A).
2. Turn signal lights (10A).
3. Fog light relay, instrument panel light dimmer switch (5A).
4. License plate light (5A).
5. Comfort system, cruise control, A/C, steering wheel module (7.5A).
6. Central locking system (5A).
7. Back-up lights, speedometer vehicle speed sensor (VSS) (10A).
8. Open
9. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (5A).
10. Engine control module (ECM): gasoline engine (10A)
11. Instrument cluster, shift lock solenoid (5A).
12. Data Link Connector (DLC) power supply (7.5A).
13. Brake tail lights (10A).
14. Interior lights, central locking system (10A).
15. Instrument cluster, transmission control module (TCM) (5A).
16. A/C clutch, after-run coolant pump (10A).
17. Open.
18. Headlight high beam, right (10A).
19. Headlight high beam, left (10A).
20. Headlight low beam, right (15A).
21. Headlight low beam, left (15A).
22. Parking lights right, side marker right (5A).
23. Parking lights left, side marker left (5A).
24. Windshield washer pump, windshield wiper motor (20A).
25. Fresh air blower, A/C (25A).
26. Rear window defogger (25A).
27. Motor for rear windshield wiper (15A). (if equipped)
28. Fuel pump (FP) (15A).
29. Engine control module (ECM) gasoline engine (15A)
30. Power sunroof control module (20A).
31. Transmission control module (TCM) (20A).
32. Injectors: gasoline engine (10A)
33. Headlight washer system (20A).
34. Engine control elements (10A).
35. 12 V power outlet (in luggage compartment) (30A).
36. Fog lights (15A). (if equipped)
37. Terminal (86S) on radio, Instrument cluster (10A).
38. Central locking system (w/ power windows), Trunk light, fuel door, Trunk lid (15A).
39. Emergency flashers (15A).
40. Dual tone horn (20A).
41. Cigarette lighter (15A).
42. Radio (25A).
43. Engine control elements (10A).
44. Heated seats (15A). (if equipped)

Fuse arrangements in fuse bracket/battery:
S162. Glow plugs (coolant) (50A).
S163. Fuel pump (FP) relay/glow plug relay (50A).
S164. Coolant fan control (FC) control module/coolant fan (40A).
S176. Relays panel interior (110A).
S177. Generator (GEN) (90 Amp.) (110A). Generator (GEN) (120 Amp.) (150A).
S178. ABS (hydraulic pump) (30A).
S179. ABS (30A).
S180. Coolant fan (30A).

Below is a listing of which fuse corresponds with which circuit:

1 - 10 Amp - Transmission Controller, Gauges, Autostick
2 - 10 Amp - Right High Beam Headlight
3 - 10 Amp - Left High Beam Headlight
4 - 10 Amp - Radio, CD Player
5 - 10 Amp - Washer Motor
6 - 15 Amp - Power Outlet
7 - 20 Amp - Tail, License, Parking, Illumination Lights, Instrument Cluster
8 - 10 Amp - Airbag
9 - 10 Amp - Turn Signal Lights, Turn Signal/Hazard Indicator
10 - 15 Amp - Right Low Beam
11 - 20 Amp - High Beam Relay, High Beam Indicator, High Beam Switch
12 - 15 Amp - Left Low Beam Headlight
13 - 10 Amp - Fuel Pump Relay, Power Train Control Module
14 - 10 Amp - Cluster, Day/Night Mirror,Sunroof, Overhead Console, Garage Door Opener, Body Control Module
15 - 10 Amp - Daytime Running Light Module (Canada)
16 - 20 Amp - Fog Light Indicator
17 - 10 Amp - ABS Control, Back Up Lights, Daytime Running Lights, A/C Heater Control Cavity Fuse Circuits
18 - 20 Amp - Power Amplifier, Horn
19 - 15 Amp - Overhead Console, Garage Door Opener, Trunk, Overhead, Rear Reading, and Visor Vanity Lights, Trunk Release Solenoid, Power Mirrors, Power Door Locks, Body Control Module, Aspirator Motor
20 - 20 Amp - Brake Lights
21 - 10 Amp - Leak Detection Pump, Low Rad Relay, High Rad Relay, A/C Clutch Relay
22 - 10 Amp - Airbag
23 - 30 Amp - Blower Motor, ATC Power Module
24 - 20 Amp - Power Window Motors
25 - 20 Amp - Power Door Lock Motors, Power Seats

Fuse #8, #18 and #22.

Below is a listing of which fuse corresponds with which circuit:

1 - 10 Amp - Transmission Controller, Gauges, Autostick
2 - 10 Amp - Right High Beam Headlight
3 - 10 Amp - Left High Beam Headlight
4 - 10 Amp - Radio, CD Player
5 - 10 Amp - Washer Motor
6 - 15 Amp - Power Outlet
7 - 20 Amp - Tail, License, Parking, Illumination Lights, Instrument Cluster
8 - 10 Amp - Airbag
9 - 10 Amp - Turn Signal Lights, Turn Signal/Hazard Indicator
10 - 15 Amp - Right Low Beam
11 - 20 Amp - High Beam Relay, High Beam Indicator, High Beam Switch
12 - 15 Amp - Left Low Beam Headlight
13 - 10 Amp - Fuel Pump Relay, Power Train Control Module
14 - 10 Amp - Cluster, Day/Night Mirror,Sunroof, Overhead Console, Garage Door Opener, Body Control Module
15 - 10 Amp - Daytime Running Light Module (Canada)
16 - 20 Amp - Fog Light Indicator
17 - 10 Amp - ABS Control, Back Up Lights, Daytime Running Lights, A/C Heater Control Cavity Fuse Circuits
18 - 20 Amp - Power Amplifier, Horn
19 - 15 Amp - Overhead Console, Garage Door Opener, Trunk, Overhead, Rear Reading, and Visor Vanity Lights, Trunk Release Solenoid, Power Mirrors, Power Door Locks, Body Control Module, Aspirator Motor
20 - 20 Amp - Brake Lights
21 - 10 Amp - Leak Detection Pump, Low Rad Relay, High Rad Relay, A/C Clutch Relay
22 - 10 Amp - Airbag
23 - 30 Amp - Blower Motor, ATC Power Module
24 - 20 Amp - Power Window Motors
25 - 20 Amp - Power Door Lock Motors, Power Seats