fuse chart FORD CONTOUR 1997 2.G Owners Manual

Roadside Emergencies
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Turn the ignition key to the ON position for a few seconds,
then turn it to the OFF position.
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[ER01400(ALL)03/96]5.
Check under the vehicle again for leaking fuel.If you see or
smell fuel, do not start your vehicle again.If you do not
see or smell fuel, you can try to start your vehicle again.
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Fuses, Circuit Breakers and Relays
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Fuses, circuit breakers, and relays protect your vehicle's
electrical system from overloading. If electrical parts in your
vehicle are not working, the system may have been overloaded
and blown a fuse or relay, or tripped a circuit breaker. Before
you replace or repair any electrical parts, check the appropriate
circuit protector.
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The following charts tell you which circuit protector protects
each electrical part of your vehicle. If a fuse blows or a circuit
breaker opens a circuit, all the parts of your vehicle that use the
circuit will not work.
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Once you have determined which fuses or circuit breakers to
check, follow the procedures underChecking and replacing fuses
orChecking and replacing circuit breakerslater in this chapter.
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RWARNING
Always remove the key from the ignition before working
on or replacing fuses.
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Roadside Emergencies
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Relays Outside the Fuse Boxes
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sixteen pica
chart:0001229-A%*
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
[ER03800(ALL)12/95]1.
Use the charts to decide which fuse you should check.
[ER03900(ALL)12/95]2.
On the fuse panel decal located on the cover of the power
distribution box or on the end of the instrument panel fuse
panel, find the number of the fuse you want to check.
[ER04000(ALL)12/95]3.
Find the corresponding fuse and remove it with the fuse
pulling tool that is provided.
[ER04100(ALL)12/95]4.
Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look through the clear
side of the fuse to see if the metal wire inside is separated. If
it is, the fuse should be replaced.
[ER04200(ALL)12/95]5.
Replace the fuse with one that has the right amperage rating.
See the following chart.
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7-1/2 pica art:0001319-A
The side view of a typical fuse
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eight pica
chart:0001255-B*
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RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage
rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a
fire.
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Circuit Breakers
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If you need to check a circuit breaker that is on the instrument
panel fuse panel, seeChecking and replacing fusesto find out how
to locate the fuse panel and pull it down.
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Diagnostic equipment is needed to check circuit breakers. Refer
to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Index
Fuel filter, specifications................ 229
Fuel gauge....................... 19
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start................ 149
starting after a collision............... 149
Fuse panels, instrument panel.............. 156
Fuses
charts....................... 158
checking and replacing............... 159
circuit breakers................... 160
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Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 209
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)............ 215
Gasoline (see Fuel)................... 209
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 19
fuel gauge...................... 19
odometer....................... 21
speedometer..................... 20
tachometer...................... 21
trip odometer..................... 21
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 140
definition...................... 139
driving with a heavy load.............. 139
location...................... 139
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