To Pat, the OP, if the fuse box and its connectors is the source of the trouble ...
Pantera Parts Connection of Reno Nevada modifies the OEM fuse box to utilize blade style ATO/ATC fuses. Fuse problems are therefore resolved forever. There are other alternatives, but this is minimally invasive to the original design, and very easy to install. I'm not saying other alternatives are difficult to install, but re-installing a modified OEM fuse box is easier to accomplish than any other alternative.
Of course instead of fuse connections, grounds or wiring connections could be the problem as well.
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