fuse Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999 s User Guide

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CAUTION:
You can be injured and your vehicle could be
damaged if you try to do service work on a
vehicle without knowing enough about it.

Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, the proper replacement parts
and tools before you attempt any vehicle
maintenance task.

Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and
other fasteners. ªEnglishº and ªmetricº
fasteners can be easily confused. If you use
the wrong fasteners, parts can later break
or fall off. You could be hurt.
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle
Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can
affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise
and affect windshield washer performance. Check with
your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of
your vehicle.
Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or
higher. It is recommended that the gasoline meet
specifications which have been developed by the
American Automobile Manufacturers Association
(AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle
Manufacturers Association for better vehicle
performance and engine protection. Gasolines meeting
the AAMA specification could provide improved
driveability and emission control system performance
compared to other gasolines. For more information,
write to: American Automobile Manufacturer's
Association, 7430 Second Ave, Suite 300,
Detroit MI 48202.
Be sure the posted octane is at least 87. If the octane is
less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when
you drive. If it's bad enough, it can damage your engine.
If you're using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you
hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But
don't worry if you hear a little pinging noise when
you're accelerating or driving up a hill. That's normal,
and you don't have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid
of pinging. It's the heavy, constant knock that means
you have a problem.

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When you lift the hood, you'll see these items:
A. Underhood Fuse and
Relay Center
B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal
C. Windshield Washer
Fluid ReservoirD. Radiator Pressure Cap
E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
F. Engine Oil Fill Location
G. Engine Oil DipstickH. Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
I. Brake Master Cylinder
J. Air Cleaner
K. Engine Coolant Reservoir

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Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read
the manufacturer's instructions before use. If you will be
operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature
may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient
protection against freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
The windshield washer fluid
reservoir is located on the
passenger's side of the
engine compartment, near
the fuse and relay center.
Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY.
Add washer fluid until the tank is full.
NOTICE:

When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer's instructions for
adding water.

Don't mix water with ready
-to-use washer
fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze
and damage your washer fluid tank and
other parts of the washer system. Also,
water doesn't clean as well as washer fluid.

Fill your washer fluid tank only
three
-quarters full when it's very cold. This
allows for expansion if freezing occurs,
which could damage the tank if it is
completely full.

Don't use engine coolant (antifreeze) in
your windshield washer. It can damage
your washer system and paint.

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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don't add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Some add
-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, see ªServicing
Your Air Bag
-Equipped Vehicleº in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit
breaker in the instrument panel fuse panel. An electrical
overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. If this happens, have your
headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor
cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem, be sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the instrument panel fuse panel
protect the power windows and other power accessories.
When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker
opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem
is fixed.

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The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links.
Look at the silver
-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a
spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage or use one of the spare fuses in the underhood
fuse and relay center. Just pick some feature of your
vehicle that you can get along without
-- like the radio
or cigarette lighter
-- and use its fuse, if it is the right
amperage. Replace it as soon as you can.
There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the
instrument panel fuse block and the underhood fuse and
relay center.Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse
block is located to the right
of the glove box.
Pull the door open to access the instrument panel
fuse block.

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Circuit
BreakersUsage
HEADLAMP DRL Control Module, Headlamp and
Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch
PWR WDO Front Power Windows
PWR SEAT/PSD 6
-Way Power Seat(s) and Rear
Side Door Actuator Motor
FRT HVAC/HI
BLWRBlower Motor Hi Speed
Relay ModuleFuses Usage
SWC
BACKLIGHTSteering Wheel Radio Control
Switches (Illumination)
ELEC PRNDL Instrument Cluster to
PRNDL Indicators
PWR MIRROR Power Remote Control
Mirror Switch
CRUISE Cruise Control Module, Switch
and Release Switch
PWR QTR
VENTInterior Lamps and Multifunction
Switch (Power Vent Switch)
FRT
WPR/WSHRWindshield Wiper/Washer Motor
and Switch
PASS KEY PASS
-Key III System
PWR LOCK Body Control Module (BCM)
HTD MIRROR Heated Mirrors
RH T/LP Not Used
RR FOG LP Not Used
CIGAR/DLC Cigarette Lighter and Data Link
Connector (DLC)
T/SIG Turn Signal Switch
RR HVAC Rear Blower Motor, Rear
Heater
-A/C Control, Temperature
Door Actuator (Rear)

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Fuses Usage
SWC ACCY Steering Wheel Radio
Control Switches
HAZARD Turn Signal Switch
RR PWR SCKT Rear Electric Accessory
Plug Housing
DRL DRL Control Module
LH T/LP Not Used
RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger Relay,
Heated Mirrors
FRT PWR SCKT Front Electric Accessory
Plug Housing
SIR Inflatable Restraint
Control Module
FRT HVAC
LOW/MED
BLWRHeater
-A/C Control
MALL/RADIO/
DICBCM, Driver Information Display,
Rear Seat Audio, ELC Sensor
and Relay
STOP LAMP Stoplamp SwitchFuses Usage
ABS MOD
BATTElectronic Brake Control
Module/Electronic Brake Traction
Control Module (EBCM/EBTCM)
CAN VENT
SOLEvaporative Emissions (EVAP)
Canister Vent Solonoid Valve
ELC Electronic Level Control (ELC)
Air Compressor and ELC Relay,
Trailer Harness
CTSY LAMP BCM
IGN 1 BCM, Electronic Brake Control
Indicator Lamp Driver Module,
Instrument Panel Cluster, Rear
Side Door Actuator Control
Module, Rear Window
Wiper/Washer and Multifunction
Switch (Fog Lamp
Switch/Traction Control Switch)
and Stoplamp/Torque Converter
Clutch (TCC) Switch
RR WPR WSHR Rear Window Wiper Motor, Rear
Window Wiper/Washer and
Multifunction Switch (Rear
Window Wiper/Washer Switch)

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Fuses Usage
LH HEADLP
LOWNot Used
LH HEADLP
HIGHNot Used
ABS/TCS IGN Electronic Brake Control
Module/Electronic Brake Traction
Control Module (EBCM/EBTCM)
ABS SOL LH and RH Front Brake
Solenoid Valve
HVAC/DRL Air Inlet Actuator, DRL Control
Module, Heater
-A/C Control,
Temperature Door Actuator
(Front) and Rear Window
Defogger Relay
BCM PRGRM Body Control Module (BCM)
RH HEADLP
LOWNot Used
RH HEADLP
HIGHNot Used
PCM IGN MAIN Relay and PCMUnderhood Fuse and Relay Center
This fuse and relay center is located in the engine
compartment, in front of the windshield washer
fluid reservoir.
The fuses marked spare are available if a replacement
fuse is needed.
To remove the cover, turn the knob clockwise and lift up
on the remote positive (+) battery terminal cover.
Remove the cover.

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Maxi Fuse Usage
1
-COOL FAN 2 Coolant Fans
3
-HEADLAMPS Circuit Breakers: FRT HVAC HI
BLWR, and HEADLAMP Fuses
(Instrument Panel): HAZARD
and STOPLAMP
4
-BATT MAIN 2 Circuit Breaker: PWR
SEAT/PSD. Fuses (Instrument
Panel): ELC and RR DEFOGMaxi Fuse Usage
5
-IGN MAIN 1 Ignition Switch to Fuses
(Instrument Panel): ABS/TCS
IGN, CRUISE, DRL, ELEC
PRNDL, IGN 1, PSD, SIR, T/SIG
and PCM [IGN MAIN Relay
(Underhood Electrical Center
Fuses: A/C CLU, ELEK IGN,
IGN 1
-U/H, INJ, TCC)]
6
-COOL FAN 1 Coolant Fans
7
-BATT MAIN 1 Fuses (Instrument Panel): ABS
MOD BATT, CIGAR/DLC,
CTSY LAMP, FRT PWR SCKT,
PWR LOCK, PWR MIRROR and
RR PWR SCKT
8
-IGN MAIN 2 Ignition Switch to Fuses (I/P):
BCM PRGRM, FRT HVAC
LOW/MED BLWR, FRT
WPR/WSHR, HVAC/DRL,
MALL/RADIO/DIC, PWR QRT
VENT, RR HVAC, RR
WPR/WSHR, SWC ACCY and
PWR WDO Circuit Breaker

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Mini Relays Usage
9
-COOL FAN RH FAN 1, LH FAN 2
10
-COOL FAN 2 LH FAN 2
11
-IGN MAIN FUSES: A/C CLU, IGN 1-U/H,
INS, ELEK IGN, TCC
12
-COOL FAN 1 RH FAN 1, LH FAN 2
Micro Relays Usage
13
-A/C CLU A/C Clutch
14
-FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
15
-F/PMP SPD
CONTNot Used
16
-HORN Horn
17
-FOG LAMP LH Fog Lamp, RH Fog Lamp,
Fog Lamp Indicator
Mini Fuse Usage
18
-INJ Fuel Injectors 1-6
19
-SPARE Not Used
20 Not UsedMini Fuse Usage
21
-IGN1-UH Evaporative Emissions (EVAP)
Canister Purge Valve, Heated
Oxygen Sensors 1 and 2, Mass
Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
22
-SPARE Not Used
23
-SPARE Not Used
24
-SPARE Not Used
25
-ELEK IGN Ignition Control Module (ICM)
26
-SPARE Not Used
27
-B/U LAMP Transaxle Range Switch to
Back
-up Lamps
28
-A/C CLU A/C CLU Relay to A/C
Compressor Clutch Oil
29
-RADIO Driver Information Display,
Heater A/C Control, Radio, Rear
Side Door Actuator Control
Motor, Remote Control Door
Lock Receiver (RCDLR),
Security Indicator Lamp and
Theft
-Deterrent Shock Sensor