No power to Center Stack Help

[OverlandDad]

Hey y'all,
I have a '94 FZJ80 with 274,000 miles. I have no power to the digital clock, stereo head unit, cigarette lighter & power side view mirrors. The owners manual says they are all on the same fuse and that fuse is intact. The truck does have an aftermarket alarm system and a separate cell phone system. I'm leaning towards one of those systems being the culprit for why no power to the center stack. I removed an aftermarket amplifier already, but that was wired directly to the battery.

I think my next step is to start taking out the cell phone system. The aftermarket alarm appears to be functioning properly, since it is continuing to lock/unlock the doors for keyless entry.

Any ideas of common problem locations for these parts of the truck to stop working? Other than an exhaust leak, this is what is stopping my truck from being the perfect daily driver. I don't want to take it to a stereo shop and have them foul up something else. I'd rather do it myself. Thank you for your help. Please let me know if there is more information that I let out. Thank you, again!

 

[jonheld]

All of those systems are off the 15 amp CIG fuse by the driver's left knee. Top left fuse. Your shift lock solenoid might also be effected.
Check fuses with a meter, not your eyeballs.

 

[OverlandDad]

All of those systems are off the 15 amp CIG fuse by the driver's left knee. Top left fuse. Your shift lock solenoid might also be effected.
Check fuses with a meter, not your eyeballs.

Thank you.

 

[TomOsborne]

Thank you.

Was the fuse blown? Curious. I was driving on a dirt road hit a big hole and bam, off went the stereo and clock. Never mess with the side mirrors but coincidentally just noticed they arent working. Also coincidentally, the shift lock dont work, but was busted before the clock/stereo took a poop. Checking that fuse at lunch. And @jonheld thanks as always for your input.

 

[OverlandDad]

It was a faulty fuse.

 

[Kernal]

Good info. Replace with a quality fuse (not made in China) or you might end up
with this:

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