The fuse that controls the running board lights, power windows and window shield wipers keeps blowing. I believe it might have something to do with the cruise control that is not working. I am trying to find out how I can disconnect the cruise control to see if this is the problem. If I can get the fuse to last long enough, then I can take it to the shop to be repaired.

Engine compartment

Toyota Matrix - fuse box - engine compartment

Instrument panel

Toyota Matrix - fuse box - instrument panel

Fuses (type A)

Fuse Ampere rating Description 1 FOG 15 Front fog lights 2 HEAD LH UPR 10 Left?hand headlight (high beam) 3 HEAD RH UPR 10 Right?hand headlight (high beam), high beam indicator light 4 SPARE 30 Spare fuse 5 SPARE 15 Spare fuse 6 SPARE 10 Spare fuse 7 ETCS (1ZZ?FE engine with two?wheel drive models only) 10 Electronic throttle control system 8 AMP 30 Car audio system 9 MAIN 30 Starting system, "AM2" fuse 10 DOME 15 Car audio system, clock, personal lights, interior light, trunk light, open door warning light, wireless remote control system 11 HORN 10 Horn 12 HAZARD 10 Emergency flashers, turn signal lights 13 EFI 15 Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, emission control system, "EFI" fuse 14 ALT?S 5 Charging system 15 HEAD LH LWR 10 Left?hand headlight (low beam) 16 HEAD RH LWR 10 Right?hand headlight (low beam) 17 EFI2 (1ZZ?FE engine with two? wheel drive models only) 15 Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system, emission control system 18 TAIL 15 Tail lights, license plate lights, instrument panel lights, instrument cluster lights, clock 19 OBD 7,5 On?board diagnosis system 20 WIPER 25 Windshield wipers 21 AM2 15 Charging system, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, starting system, SRS airbag system 22 STOP 15 Stop lights, high mounted stoplight, anti?lock brake system, shift lock control system, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system 23 DOOR 25 Power door lock system, glass hatch opener switch 24 AM1 25 "CIG" fuse 25 ECU?IG 10 Electric cooling fan, anti?lock brake system, traction control system, vehicle stability control system, brake assist system, shift lock control system, cruise control system 26 RR WIPER 15 Rear window wiper 27 A/C 10 Air conditioning system 28 INV 15 Power outlet (115 VAC) 29 P/POINT 15 Power outlet (12 VDC/ in the rear console box) 30 ECU?B 10 Daytime running light system 31 CIG 15 Power outlet (on the instrument panel) or cigarette lighter, car audio system, clock, power rear view mirror control, shift lock control system 32 GAUGE 10 Gauges and meters, air conditioning system, daytime running light system, charging system, auto anti?glare inside rear view mirror, power windows, cruise control system, rear window defogger, back?up lights, front passenger's seat belt reminder light 33 WASHER 15 Windshield washer, rear window washer 34 M?HTR/DEF I?UP 10 Engine control system

Fuses (type B)

Fuse Ampere rating Description 35 ABS NO.1 30 Anti?lock brake system, vehicle stability control system, traction control system, brake assist system 36 RDI FAN 30 Electric cooling fan 37 ABS NO.2 40 (without vehicle stability
control system) Anti?lock brake system 50 (with vehicle stability
control system) Anti?lock brake system, vehicle stability control system, traction control system, brake assist system 38 HEAD MAIN 40 "HEAD LH UPR", "HEAD RH UPR", "HEAD LH LWR" and "HEAD RH LWR" fuses 39 AIR PUMP 50 (1ZZ?FE engine with four?wheel drive models and 2Z ?GE engine only) Emission control system 40 HTR 40 Air conditioning system 41 DEF 30 Rear window defogger, "M?HTR/DEF I?UP" fuse 42 POWER 30 Power windows, electric moon roof

Fuses (type C)

Fuse Ampere rating [A] Description 43 ALT 100 Charging system, "ABS NO.1", "ABS NO.2", "RDI FAN", "FOG", "HTR", "AM1", "POWER", "DOOR", "ECU?B", "TAIL", "STOP", "P/POINT", "INV" and "OBD" fuses WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.

If you can pull the plug from the wiper motor and try fuse. If no change disconnect the plug to the electric windows and try fuse. Unlikly to be in dome light circut unless you have had aftermarket sterio system or other accessory fitted recently

I would check for traces of water that have leaked into the inside fuse panel. You can sometime see rust marks on the metal parts of the dash around the fuse panel. There is a module on the back of the fuse panel and wire connectors that you can remove and inspect for water. If you find water in the fuse panel...the module and fuse will need to be replaced. If no water is found...the circuit that keeps blowing the fuse will need to be traced for a short. I could not find any common circuits for the wipers,power windows or lights.

I think that is the same fuse for the cigarette lighter. See if there is any coins stuck in it or if you have something plugged in that is shorted out. Rember to check all lighters and unplug them all.

Good luck

you need to check the wiring you must have something that is shorting out the radio.

Lets Look at the fuses once more the # 2 threw 5 i have seen the fuse be good but it had loss contact in the fuse box, remove the fuse and install them to see if this helps
Also at the battery there is a fuse link check here to see if this has blown or loss contact,, a new one can be spliced in if needs replacemint

CIRCUIT INFORMATION
(What the fuse is for.) 1 25 Amp Rear washer / wiper - Located just right of top center in fuse bank. 2 15 Amp Radio, Cigarette lighter 3 25 Amp Heater blower motor - (* - if this keeps blowing or you only have heat on one speed check your blower motor resistor pack.) 4 20 Amp Turn signal, Back-up lights, Rear window defogger relay 5 10 Amp Dome light, Courtesy lights, Glove box light, Cargo light, Radio memory, Power mirrors, Teltak connector (For old analog "bag" cell phones, I think.) 6 15 Amp Hazard warning lights, Brake / Stop lights 7 10 Amp Parking lights, Headlight Warning Chime/Buzzer, Instrument panel light dimmer 8 7.5 Amp Gauges, Instrument cluster, Seat belt warning, Headlight delay, Chime module, Overhead console 9 5 Amp Instrument panel illumination 10 25 Amp Rear window defogger 11 30 Amp
Circuit Breaker Power door locks, Power seats, Trailer towing wiring harness 12 10 Amp ETR (Delco OEM) radio, Power antenna 13
(1984 - 1987) - - - Spare Fuse (GM automatics and manual transmissions.) 13
(1988) 7.5 Amp Transmission control unit (For AW4 automatic transmissions) 14 25 Amp Headlight delay, Horns, Security alarm 15 5.5 Amp
Circuit Breaker Front windshield wipers 16 30 Amp
Circuit Breaker Power Windows 17 10 Amp Clock, Security alarm (Ignition)

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Clock Memory Fuse 8 and Digital Clock Fuse 6 .
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A/C Compressor Clutch Fuse 17
A/C Heater Control Switch Fuse 17
A/C-Heater Mode Switch Fuse 9
Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Fuse 7
Air Bags Fuse 5
Amplifier Fuse 11
Autolamp Dual Coil Relay Fuse 4
Backup Lamps Fuse 5
Blower Motor Speed Controller Fuse 17
Clock Memory Fuse 8
Courtesy Lamps Fuses 6 & 8
Daytime Running Lamps Fuses 5 & 10
Digital Clock Fuse 6
Digital Instrument Cluster Fuses 5 & 16
EATC Blend Door Actuator [1] Fuse 17
EATC Blower Motor [1] Fuse 9
EATC Control Module [1] Fuses 5 & 16
Exterior Lamps Fuses 4 & 15
Flash-to-Pass Switch Fuse 10
Hazard Lamps Fuse 1
Heated Oxygen Sensor Fuse 5
Illuminated Entry Fuse 5
Illuminated Entry Module Fuse 8
Instrument Illumination Fuse 13
Keyless Entry Fuses 5 & 8
LCD Dimming Relay Fuse 6
Lamps On Warning Fuse 4
Lamp Out Warning Fuses 6 & 15
Liftgate Window Defrost Fuse 6
Liftgate Window Washer Fuse 6
Liftgate Window Wiper Fuse 6
Light Sensor/Amplifier Fuse 18
Low Oil Level Relay Fuse 18
Main Light Switch Fuse 6
Manual Lever Position Sensor Fuses 5 & 10
Mobile Telephone Transceiver Fuse 11
Police Accessory Relay Fuse 6
Power Antenna Fuse 11
Power Mirrors Fuse 8
Power Windows Fuse 6
Radio Fuse 11
Radio Memory Fuse 8
Rear Window Defrost Fuse 5
Redundant Radio Control Fuse 11
Shift Lock Actuator Fuse 5
Speed Control Amplifier Fuse 6
Speed Control Deactivator Switch Fuse 1
Stop Lamps Fuse 1
Transmission Control Switch Fuse 18
Turn Lamps Fuse 1
Turn Signals Fuse 5
Variable Assist Power Steering Module Fuse 5
Warning Chime Fuse 6
Warning Chime Module Fuse 18
Warning Indicators Fuse 18
Windshield Wiper Control Module Fuse 2
Windshield Wiper Motor Fuse 2.
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this will help.thanks.

first find out the right fuse rating if correct ///operate one electric switch at a time and look for fuse blown ///that part is involved ///

possibly the cruise cancel switch on the brake master cylinder is shorted, disconnect the switch and replace the fuse and see if everything comes back to life. the switch may be on the end of the master cylinder, Ford has had BIG problems and RECALLS for this switch going bad.