2004 Ram 1500 Parasitic Draw Coming From Instrument Cluster

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Bobby L

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concord, ma
Ram Year
2004
Engine
5.7
Hello, My battery is totally discharging after a couple days. Chased it down to fuse 51: Under-hood-light, Instrument cluster. I do not have an under hood light so I went after the instrument cluster. It was drawing 0.8 Amps with the fuse in, almost zero with the fuse pulled. When i pulled the middle, grey connector behind the cluster, the draw went away.
I spoke with one circuit repair shop and they said they have not been able to solve this problem with the Ram cluster?
Is there anyone who has fixed this, or used a particular shop that can repair it?
What is the issue?
I've installed a quick disconnect switch on the neg terminal, but that is a royal PITA to use every time I turn the truck off (especially since NE temps are now in the 20s).
Any help greatly appreciated!
 

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