Fuses
1. Fuses are designed to break a circuit when a predetermined current is reached, protecting components and wiring that could be damaged by excessive electrical current.
2. The main fuses and relays are located on the lower right side of the panel, under the cover (see illustration).
3. Circuits protected by various fuses and relays are marked on the inside of the cover.
4. If the fuse is blown, the wire will be broken or melted.
5. To remove the fuse, first turn off this circuit (or ignition), then remove the fuse from the clips (see illustration).
6. When replacing, use a fuse with the same rating. Never replace a fuse more than once without identifying and correcting the cause of the problem. The rating of the fuse is stamped on the top of the fuse.
7. Spare fuses are located in the unfilled slots in the fuse box.
8. The fuse number is marked on the fuse box, the circuit listing is given in the Specifications at the beginning of this Section.
Relay
9. Relay is an electrically used switch that is used for the following reasons:
- a) A relay is used to switch a circuit in which a large current flows.
- b) Unlike a mechanical switch, one relay can be controlled by various input signals (e.g. turn signal and alarm relay).
- c) The relay may have a timer function, such as a wiper breaker relay.
10. Most relays are located on the back of the main fuse box (to improve access, unscrew the fastening screws and pull the fuse box forward). The rear wiper motor relay is located in the rear door, behind the rear door trim panel that opens up.
11. On some models, additional relays are located in the relay box, mounted on the left side of the engine compartment (see illustration).
12. If the circuit or system controlled by the relay is faulty, replace the relay; if the relay is functioning, then clicks should be heard when the ignition is turned on. When replacing a relay, be careful, some relays are identical but perform different functions.
13. Before removing a relay, first make sure that the corresponding circuit is off. The relay is simply pulled out of its socket and placed back into place.
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