Half of the fuse box does not have power?

2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
175,000 MILES • 6.0L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KRAXIS40
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Purchased the truck listed above 2500 used and after a week started having electrical issues. The first thing was the wipers and fluid came on without me initiating it. The truck had 2 batteries witch one started to boil while on a road trip. I disconnected it and went on my way. Next, I noticed I have power to only 1/2 of my fuse panel under the hood. Driver seat motor is good but won't work?
Jun 24, 2023 at 12:34 AM
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STRAILER
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Okay, the first thing we need to do is check the mega fuses under the hood, this guide can help you and I have included the power distribution wiring diagrams so you can see which fuses to check and how the system works.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

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