Learn about Dodge Dakota 2008-2011 fuse box and relay’s locations, functions, and maintenance tips for optimal vehicle electrical system.

The Dodge Dakota (2008-2011) is a midsize pickup truck known for its rugged design and versatility. It is offered in two main body styles: an Extended Cab and a Crew Cab. The Extended Cab provides more cargo space, while the Crew Cab offers additional rear passenger room, making it ideal for both work and family use. With a powerful V6 or available V8 engine, the Dakota is well-suited for towing and hauling.

The Dakota’s electrical system is managed through a fuse box and relays, which control various components like the headlights, windshield wipers, power windows, and more. The fuse box is typically located in the engine compartment, easily accessible for maintenance and troubleshooting. Relays, found alongside the fuses, regulate high-power devices such as the starter motor and fuel pump. Proper functioning of these components is essential for reliable performance, as any blown fuses or faulty relays can disrupt key vehicle systems.

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(2008-2011) Dodge Dakota fuse box and relay with Diagram

WARNING

  • Never replace a fuse with one that has a higher amperage rating.
  • A fuse with a too-high amperage could damage the electrical part and cause a fire.
  • On no account should fuses be repaired (e.g. patched up with tin foil or wire) as this may cause serious damage elsewhere in the electrical circuit or cause a fire.
  • If a fuse blows repeatedly, do not keep replacing it. Instead, have the cause for the repeated short circuit or overload tracked and fixed.
  • Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.

Dodge Dakota 2008-2011 fuse assignment

Dodge Dakota Year of production: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Location of the Fuse Box

Dodge Dakota (2008-2011): Engine compartment fuse box location

Your vehicle is equipped with an electrical power distribution center located on the left side of the engine compartment. 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. These power distribution centers house new plug-in “Cartridge” fuses which replace all the in-line fusible links previously used. The power distribution centers also contain “Mini”fuses and plug-in “ISO” relays. These fuses and relays can be obtained from your dealer.


Fuse Box Diagrams

2008

Dodge Dakota (2008): Engine compartment fuse box diagram

List of fuses in the PDC (2008)

Cartridge FuseMini FuseDescription
1  Spare
240A Green Ignition Accessory (ACC)
330A Pink Electric Brake
450A Red Power Seat
540A Green Ignition Run Only
6 20A YellowIgnition Off Draw (IOD) Cabin Compartment Node (CCN), Radio
7 10A RedPowertrain Control Module (PCM) / Fuel / RAD / AC Coils
8 10A RedCabin Compartment Node (CCN) / Mirror / 4×4
9 10A RedAirbag System #3
10  Spare
11 10A RedAC Clutch
12 15A BlueT Tow Lt Stop/Turn
13 15A BlueTrailer Tow Rt Stop/Turn
14 20A YellowIgnition Off Draw (IOD) #2
15 25A NaturalTrans / Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
16 20A YellowHorn
17 20A YellowABS Feed (Valves)
18 20A YellowFuel Pump
19 15A BlueCenter High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
20 20A YellowCabin Compartment Node (CCN) Door Locks / Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
21 25A NaturalAudio Amp
22 20A YellowPower Outlet (Switch-able)
23 20A YellowFog Lamps
24 20A YellowPowertrain Control Module (PCM) B+
25 15A BlueCabin Compartment Node (CCN) Illumination
26  Spare
27 10A RedPower Mirror
28 20AY-ellowPower Outlet
29 20A YellowFront Control Module (FCM) 4 (Wipers)
30  Spare
31  Spare
3230A Pink Front Control Module (FCM) 1 (Ext. Lights #1)
3330A Pink Auto Shut Down (ASD)
3430A Pink Front Control Module (FCM) 2 (Ext. Light #2)
3540A Green HVAC Blower Motor
36 10A RedIgnition UNLK/RN/ST
37 10A RedCrank
3820A Blue Run/Start
3930A Pink Starter Solenoid
40  Spare
4130A Pink Wiper Motor
42 25A NaturalFront Control Module (FCM) 5 (T-Case)
43 10A RedLt Park Lamps
44 10A RedRt Park Lamps
45 20A YellowTrailer Tow Park Lamps
46 10A RedAirbag System #2
4740A Green Ignition Run/Accessory (Acc)
4820A Blue Sunroof / Sound Box
4930A Pink Trailer Tow B+
5040A Green Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module (Pump)
5140A Green Park Lamps
52  Spare
5340A Green Rear Defogger
54  Spare
55 10A RedCabin Compartment Node (CCN) Accessory (ACC) Feed
56 10A RedHeated Seats
57 20A YellowAirbag System #2
58 20A YellowHeated Seats
59 10A RedHVAC Module
60 10A RedABS Module
61 20A YellowFront Control Module (FCM) 3 (Reverse Lamps)

2009

Dodge Dakota (2009): Engine compartment fuse box diagram

List of fuses in the PDC (2009)

Cartridge FuseMini-FuseDescription
1  Spare
2  Spare
330A Pink Electric Brake
450A Red Power Seat
5  Spare
6 20A YellowIgnition Off Draw (IOD) Cabin Compartment Node (CCN), Radio
7 10A RedPowertrain Control Module (PCM) / Fuel / RAD / AC Coils
8 10A RedCabin Compartment Node (CCN) / Mirror / 4×4
9  Spare
10 2A GrayLow Current Ignition Switch
11 10A RedAC Clutch
12 15A BlueTrailer Tow Lt Stop/Turn
13 15A BlueTrailer Tow Rt Stop/Turn
14 20A YellowIgnition Off Draw (IOD) #2
15 25A NaturalTrans/Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
16 20A YellowHorn
17 20A YellowABS Feed (Valves)
18 20A YellowFuel Pump
19 15A BlueCenter High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
20 20A YellowCabin Compartment Node (CCN) Door Locks / Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
21 25A NaturalAudio Amp
22 20A YellowPower Outlet (Switchable)
23 20A YellowFog Lamps
24 20A YellowPowertrain Control Module (PCM) B+
25 15A BlueCabin Compartment Node (CCN) Illumination
26 20A YellowIgnition Run/Start Feed
27 10A RedPower Mirror
28 20A YellowPower Outlet
29 20A YellowFront Control Module (FCM) 4 (Wipers)
30  Spare
31 30A GreenIgnition Accessory Feed
3230A Pink Front Control Module (FCM) 1 (Ext. Lights #1)
3330A Pink Auto Shut Down (ASD)
3430A Pink Front Control Module (FCM) 2 (Ext. Light #2)
3540A Green HVAC Blower Motor
36  Spare
37  Spare
3820A Blue Spare
3930A Pink Starter Solenoid
4040A Green Ignition Run Feeds
4130A Pink Wiper Motor
42 25A NaturalFront Control Module (FCM) 5 (T-Case)
43 10A RedLt Park Lamps
44 10A RedRt Park Lamps
45 20A YellowTrailer Tow Park Lamps
46 10A RedAirbag System #2
47  Spare
4820A Blue Sunroof / Sound Box
4930A Pink Trailer Tow B+
5040A Green Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module (Pump)
5140A Green Park Lamps
52  Spare
5340A Green Rear Defogger
54  Spare
55  Spare
56 10A RedHeated Seats
57 20A YellowAirbag System #2
58 20A YellowHeated Seats
59 10A RedHVAC Module
60 10A RedABS Module
61 20A YellowFront Control Module (FCM) 3 (Reverse Lamps)

2010

Dodge Dakota (2010): Engine compartment fuse box diagram

List of fuses in the PDC (2010)

Cartridge FuseMini-FuseDescription
1  Spare
2  Spare
330A Pink Electric Brake
450A Red Power Seat
5  Spare
6 20A YellowIgnition Off Draw (IOD) Cabin Compartment Node (CCN), Radio
7 10A RedPowertrain Control Module (PCM) / Fuel / RAD / AC Coils
8 10A RedCabin Compartment Node (CCN) / Mirror / 4×4
9  Spare
10 2A GrayRun/Start Ignition Switch
11 10A RedAC Clutch
12 15A BlueTrailer Tow Lt Stop/Turn
13 15A BlueTrailer Tow Rt Stop/Turn
14 20A YellowIgnition Off Draw (IOD) #2
15 25A NaturalTrans / Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
16 20A YellowHorn
17 20A YellowABS Feed (Valves)
18 20A YellowFuel Pump
19 15A BlueCenter High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
20 20A YellowCabin Compartment Node (CCN) Door Locks / Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
21 25A NaturalAudio Amp
22 20A YellowPower Outlet (Switch-able)
23 20A YellowFog Lamps
24 20A YellowPowertrain Control Module (PCM) B+
25 15A BlueCabin Compartment Node (CCN) Illumination
26 20A YellowIgnition Run/Start Feed
27 10A RedPower Mirror
28 20A YellowPower Outlet
29 20A YellowFront Control Module (FCM) 4 (Wipers)
30  Spare
31 30A GreenIgnition Run /AC / Windows
3230A Pink Front Control Module (FCM) 1 (Ext. Lights # 1)
3330A Pink Auto Shut Down (ASD)
3430A Pink Front Control Module (FCM) 2 (Ext. Light # 2)
3540A Green HVAC Blower Motor
36  Spare
37  Spare
3820A Blue Spare
3930A Pink Starter Solenoid
4040A Green Ignition Run Feeds
4130A Pink Wiper Motor
42 25A NaturalFront Control Module (FCM) 5 (T-Case)
43 10A RedLt Park Lamps
44 10A RedRt Park Lamps
45 20A YellowTrailer Tow Park Lamps
46 10A RedAirbag System # 2
47  Spare
4820A Blue Sunroof / Sound Box
4930A Pink Trailer Tow B+
5040A Green Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module (Pump)
5140A Green Park Lamps
52  Spare
5340A Green Rear Defogger
54  Spare
55  Spare
56 10A RedHeated Seats
57 20A YellowAirbag System # 2
58 20A YellowHeated Seats
59 10A RedHVAC Module
60 10A RedABS Module
61 20A YellowFront Control Module (FCM) 3 (Reverse Lamps)

2011

Dodge Dakota (2011): Engine compartment fuse box diagram

List of fuses in the PDC (2011)

Cartridge FuseMini-FuseDescription
1  Spare
2  Spare
330A Pink Electric Brake
450A Red Power Seat
5  Spare
6 20A YellowIgnition Off Draw, Instrument Cluster, Radio
7 10A RedPowertrain Control Module / Fuel / RAD / AC Coils
8 10A RedInstrument Cluster / Mirror / 4×4
9  Spare
10 2A GrayRun/Start Ignition Switch
11 10A RedAC Clutch
12 15A BlueTrailer Tow Lt Stop/Turn
13 15A BlueTrailer Tow Rt Stop/Turn
14 20A YellowIgnition Off Draw #2
15 25A NaturalPowertrain Control Module
16 20A YellowHorn
17 20A YellowAntilock Brakes Feed (Valves)
18 20A YellowFuel Pump
19 15A BlueRear Center Brake Lamp
20 20A YellowInstrument Cluster / Door Locks / Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
21 25A NaturalAudio Amp
22 20A YellowPower Outlet (Switchable)
23 20A YellowFog Lamps
24 20A YellowPowertrain Control Module B+
25 15A BlueInstrument Cluster Illumination
26 20A YellowIgnition Run/Start Feed
27 10A RedPower Mirror
28 20A YellowPower Outlet
29 20A YellowBody Control Module 4 (Wipers)
30  Spare
31 30A GreenIgnition Run / AC / Windows
3230A Pink Body Control Module 1 (Ext. Lights # 1)
3330A Pink Automatic Shutdown
3430A Pink Body Control Module 2 (Ext. Light # 2)
3540A Green Climate Control System Blower Motor
36  Spare
37  Spare
3820A Blue Spare
3930A Pink Starter Solenoid
4040A Green Ignition Run Feeds
4130A Pink Wiper Motor
42 25A NaturalBody Control Module 5 (T-Case)
43 10A RedLt Park Lamps
44 10A RedRt Park Lamps
45 20A YellowTrailer Tow Park Lamps
46 10A RedAirbag System # 2
47  Spare
4820A Blue Sunroof / Sound Box
4930A Pink Trailer Tow B+
5040A Green Antilock Brakes Module (Pump)
5140A Green Park Lamps
52  Spare
5340A Green Rear Defogger
54  Spare
55  Spare
56 10A RedHeated Seats
57 20A YellowAirbag System # 2
58 20A YellowHeated Seats
59 10AClimate Control
  RedSystem Module
60 10A RedAntilock Brakes Module
61 20A YellowBody Control Module 3 (Reverse Lamps)

Relays

Dodge Dakota (2008-2011): Relays

List of relays

Relay
R1Right Trailer Tow
R2Left Trailer Tow
R3Air Conditioner Compressor Clutch
R4Horn
R5Transmission Control
R6Park Lamp
R7Fuel Pump
R8Fog Lamp
R9 –
R10Rear Window Defogger
R11IGN/RUN
R12Wipers High/Low
R13Wipers On/Off
R14Starter
R15Automatic Shut Down
R16Blower Motor
75IGN/ACC

Conclusion

The 2008-2011 Dodge Dakota combines rugged utility with comfort, but keeping its electrical systems in check, including the fuse box and relays, is crucial for its optimal performance. Regular inspection helps prevent electrical issues and maintains the truck’s dependability.

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