lighter fuse DODGE RAM 2002 Service Repair Manual

8W-02 COMPONENT INDEX
Component Page
4WD Switch.......................... 8W-31
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay............ 8W-42
A/C Compressor Clutch................. 8W-42
A/C- Heater Control.................... 8W-42
A/C Heater Temperature Select........... 8W-42
A/C High Pressure Switch............... 8W-42
A/C Low Pressure Switch................ 8W-42
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor......... 8W-30
Aftermarket Center High Mounted Stop
Lamp............................. 8W-51
Aftermarket Trailer Tow Connector........ 8W-54
Airbag Control Module.................. 8W-43
Ambient Temperature Sensor............ 8W-49
Ash Receiver Lamp.................... 8W-44
Automatic Day/Night Mirror............. 8W-49
Automatic Shut Down Relay............. 8W-30
Auxiliary Battery...................... 8W-20
Back-Up Lamp Switch.................. 8W-51
Back-Up Lamp........................ 8W-51
Battery Temperature Sensor............. 8W-30
Battery............................. 8W-20
Blend Door Actuator................... 8W-42
Blower Motor Relay.................... 8W-42
Blower Motor Resistor Block............. 8W-42
Blower Motor......................... 8W-42
Brake Lamp Switch.................... 8W-51
Brake Pressure Switch............... 8W-34, 35
Bypass Jumper....................... 8W-21
Camshaft Position Sensor............... 8W-30
Capacitor......................... 8W-10, 30
Cargo Lamps........................ 8W-44
Center High Mounted Stop Lamps........ 8W-51
Center Identification Lamp.............. 8W-50
Central Timer Module.................. 8W-45
Cigar Lighter......................... 8W-41
Circuit Breakers...................... 8W-12
Clockspring.................. 8W-33, 41, 43, 47
Clutch Pedal Position Switch............. 8W-21
Combination Flasher................... 8W-52
Controller Antilock Brake............ 8W-34, 35
Crankshaft Position Sensor.............. 8W-30
Cummins Bus........................ 8W-18
Cup Holder Lamp..................... 8W-44
Data Link Connector................... 8W-18
Daytime Running Lamp Module.......... 8W-50
Dome Lamp.......................... 8W-44
Driver Airbag......................... 8W-43
Driver Cylinder Lock Switch............. 8W-39
Driver Door Ajar Switch................ 8W-45
Driver Door Lock Motor................. 8W-61
Driver Door Window/Lock Switch...... 8W-60, 61
Driver Heated Seat Cushion............. 8W-63Component Page
Driver Heated Seat Switch.............. 8W-63
Driver Lumbar Motor.................. 8W-63
Driver Power Seat Front Vertical Motor.... 8W-63
Driver Power Seat Horizontal Motor....... 8W-63
Driver Power Seat Rear Vertical Motor..... 8W-63
Driver Power Seat Switch............... 8W-63
Driver Power Window Motor............. 8W-60
Electric Brake Provision................ 8W-54
Engine Control Module................. 8W-30
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor....... 8W-30
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor.............. 8W-30
Engine Starter Motor Relay.............. 8W-21
Engine Starter Motor................... 8W-21
EVAP/Purge Solenoid................... 8W-30
Fender Lamp......................... 8W-51
Fog Lamp Relay....................... 8W-50
Fog Lamp............................ 8W-50
Fuel Heater Relay..................... 8W-30
Fuel Heater........................ 8W-30-36
Fuel Injection Pump................... 8W-30
Fuel Injectors......................... 8W-30
Fuel Pump Module.................... 8W-30
Fuel Pump Relay...................... 8W-30
Fuel Tank Module..................... 8W-30
Fuel Transfer Pump.................... 8W-30
Fuses (JB)........................... 8W-12
Fuses (PDC).......................... 8W-10
Fusible Link....................... 8W-20, 30
Grounds............................. 8W-15
Generator............................ 8W-20
Glove Box Lamp And Switch............. 8W-44
Headlamp Beam Select Switch........... 8W-50
Headlamp Switch...................... 8W-50
Headlamp........................... 8W-50
Heated Mirror Relay................... 8W-62
Heated Mirror Switch.................. 8W-62
Heated Seat Relay..................... 8W-12
High Note Horn....................... 8W-41
Horn Relay.......................... 8W-41
Horn Switch.......................... 8W-41
Idle Air Control Motor.................. 8W-30
Ignition Coils......................... 8W-30
Ignition Switch....................... 8W-10
Instrument Cluster.................... 8W-40
Intake Air Heater Relays................ 8W-30
Intake Air Heater..................... 8W-30
Intake Air Temperature Sensor........... 8W-30
Intermittent Wiper Switch............... 8W-53
Joint Connectors....... 8W-10, 12, 15, 30, 34, 35,
40, 44, 45, 51, 53, 54, 70
Junction Block........................ 8W-12
Leak Detection Pump.................. 8W-30
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8W-12 JUNCTION BLOCK
Component Page
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay.......... 8W-12-13
A/C Heater Temperature Select......... 8W-12-8
A/C-Heater Control................... 8W-12-9
Airbag Control Module............... 8W-12-17
Ambient Temperature Sensor.......... 8W-12-19
Ash Receiver Lamp................... 8W-12-9
Automatic Day/Night Mirror..... 8W-12-13, 15, 21
Back-Up Lamp Switch............. 8W-12-11, 21
Blend Door Actuator.................. 8W-12-8
Blower Motor Relay.................. 8W-12-8
Cargo Lamp No. 1................... 8W-12-14
Cargo Lamp No. 2................... 8W-12-14
Central Timer Module........ 8W-12-8, 10, 13, 15
Cigar Lighter...................... 8W-12-16
Circuit Breaker 1.................. 8W-12-6, 7
Circuit Breaker 2.................... 8W-12-7
Combination Flasher......... 8W-12-6, 12, 15, 20
Controller Antilock Brake.............. 8W-12-8
Cup Holder Lamp.................... 8W-12-9
Data Link Connector................. 8W-12-14
Daytime Running Lamp Module........ 8W-12-11
Dome Lamp....................... 8W-12-14
Driver Door Window/Lock Switch..... 8W-12-7, 15
Driver Heated Seat Switch........... 8W-12-8, 9
Driver Power Seat Switch.............. 8W-12-7
Engine Control Module............... 8W-12-12
EVAP/Purge Solenoid................ 8W-12-13
Fuel Heater Relay................... 8W-12-13
Fuel Pump Relay................... 8W-12-12
Fuse 1 (JB)......................... 8W-12-8
Fuse 1 (PDC)...................... 8W-12-16
Fuse 2 (JB)....................... 8W-12-6, 8
Fuse 3 (JB)....................... 8W-12-6, 8
Fuse 4 (JB)........................ 8W-12-10
Fuse 4 (PDC)...................... 8W-12-20
Fuse 5 (JB)......................... 8W-12-9
Fuse 6 (JB)...................... 8W-12-6, 10
Fuse 7 (JB)...................... 8W-12-6, 11
Fuse 8 (JB)...................... 8W-12-6, 11
Fuse 9 (JB)...................... 8W-12-6, 11
Fuse 10 (JB).................. 8W-12-6, 12, 20
Fuse 11 (JB)..................... 8W-12-6, 13
Fuse 12 (JB)....................... 8W-12-14
Fuse 13 (JB)....................... 8W-12-15Component Page
Fuse 14 (JB)....................... 8W-12-16
Fuse 15 (JB)..................... 8W-12-6, 16
Fuse 16 (JB)..................... 8W-12-6, 16
Fuse 17 (JB)..................... 8W-12-6, 17
Fuse 18 (JB)..................... 8W-12-6, 17
Fuse 19 (JB)..................... 8W-12-6, 17
G100............................. 8W-12-18
G200.......................... 8W-12-15, 19
G201....................... 8W-12-15, 18, 20
Glove Box Lamp And Switch........... 8W-12-14
Headlamp Switch.................... 8W-12-9
Heated Mirror Switch................. 8W-12-8
Heated Seat Relay................... 8W-12-8
Ignition Switch................... 8W-12-6, 20
Instrument Cluster.......... 8W-12-9, 16, 17, 18
Intermittent Wiper Switch............ 8W-12-10
Joint Connector No. 1............. 8W-12-11, 21
Joint Connector No. 5.............. 8W-12-9, 14
Joint Connector No. 6................ 8W-12-10
Joint Connector No. 8............ 8W-12-8, 9, 17
Junction Block...... 8W-12-2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Left Park/Turn Signal Lamp........... 8W-12-18
Left Visor/Vanity Lamp............ 8W-12-14, 15
Overhead Console.......... 8W-12-13, 14, 19, 21
Park/Neutral Position Switch....... 8W-12-11, 21
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch........ 8W-12-17
Passenger Door Window/Lock Switch . . 8W-12-7, 15
Passenger Heated Seat Switch........ 8W-12-8, 9
Passenger Power Seat Switch........... 8W-12-7
Power Distribution Center......... 8W-12-16, 20
Power Mirror Switch.............. 8W-12-14, 21
Powertrain Control Module............ 8W-12-12
Radio........................ 8W-12-9, 11, 14
Radio Choke Relay.................. 8W-12-10
Right Park/Turn Signal Lamp.......... 8W-12-18
Right Visor/Vanity Lamp........... 8W-12-14, 15
Seat Heat Interface Module............ 8W-12-8
Turn Signal/Hazard Switch......... 8W-12-18, 20
Underhood Lamp................... 8W-12-14
Windshield Washer Pump............. 8W-12-10
Wiper Motor....................... 8W-12-10
Wiper Motor Relay.................. 8W-12-10
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8W-41 HORN/CIGAR LIGHTER/POWER OUTLET
Component Page
Central Timer Module................. 8W-41-2
Cigar Lighter....................... 8W-41-3
Clockspring......................... 8W-41-2
Fuse 15 (JB)........................ 8W-41-3
Fuse H (PDC)....................... 8W-41-2
Fuse L (PDC)....................... 8W-41-3
G100.............................. 8W-41-2
G201.............................. 8W-41-3
High Note Horn..................... 8W-41-2Component Page
Horn Relay......................... 8W-41-2
Horn Switch........................ 8W-41-2
Joint Connector No. 1................. 8W-41-2
Joint Connector No. 6................. 8W-41-2
Junction Block...................... 8W-41-3
Low Note Horn...................... 8W-41-2
Power Distribution Center........... 8W-41-2, 3
Power Outlet........................ 8W-41-3
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CENTRAL TIMER MODULE C2 - 18 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 P33 22OR/BK DOOR LOCK DRIVER
2 M11 22PK/LB COURTESY LAMP SWITCH OUTPUT
3 Z3 18BK/OR GROUND
4 P30 22OR/DG PASSENGER DOOR LOCK SWITCH OUTPUT
5 F12 22DB/WT FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START)
6 G50 22RD/DB SECURITY RELAY CONTROL
7 P132 16OR/BK HEATED SEAT RELAY CONTROL
8 G69 22BK VTSS INDICATOR DRIVER
9 P34 22PK/BK DOOR UNLOCK DRIVER
10 G73 22LG/OR CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH MUX
11 M22 22WT DOME LAMP SWITCH SENSE
12 - -
13 P31 22PK/DG PASSENGER DOOR UNLOCK SWITCH OUTPUT
14 X20 22RD/BK RADIO CONTROL MUX
15 - -
16 D1 20VT/BR CCD BUS (+)
17 D2 20WT/BK CCD BUS (-)
18 X3 20BK/RD HORN RELAY CONTROL
CIGAR LIGHTER - NATURAL 3 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 F30 18RD/OR FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-ACC)
2- -
3 Z3 18BK/OR GROUND
CLOCKSPRING C1-5WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 V37 22RD/LG SPEED CONTROL SWITCH SIGNAL
2 Z9 20BK/VT (HIGHLINE (REMOTE
RADIO))GROUND
3 K4 22BK/LB SENSOR GROUND
4 X20 22RD/BK (EXCEPT BASE)) RADIO CONTROL MUX
5 X3 20BK/RD HORN RELAY CONTROL
CLOCKSPRING C2 - YELLOW 2 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 R43 18BK/LB DRIVER AIRBAG LINE 2
2 R45 18DG/LB DRIVER AIRBAG LINE 1
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8W-97 POWER DISTRIBUTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
POWER DISTRIBUTION
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................1
SPECIAL TOOLS
POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS.........2
CIGAR LIGHTER OUTLET
DESCRIPTION..........................2
OPERATION............................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CIGAR LIGHTER
OUTLET.............................2
REMOVAL.............................3
INSTALLATION..........................4
CIRCUIT BREAKER
DESCRIPTION..........................4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CIRCUIT
BREAKER............................4
GENERATOR CARTRIDGE FUSE
DESCRIPTION..........................4
OPERATION............................4
REMOVAL.............................4
INSTALLATION..........................4
IOD FUSE
DESCRIPTION..........................5
OPERATION............................5
REMOVAL.............................6
INSTALLATION..........................6
JUNCTION BLOCK
DESCRIPTION..........................6
OPERATION............................7
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - JUNCTION
BLOCK..............................7
REMOVAL.............................7
INSTALLATION..........................8POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER
DESCRIPTION..........................8
OPERATION............................8
REMOVAL.............................8
INSTALLATION.........................10
POWER OUTLET
DESCRIPTION.........................10
OPERATION...........................10
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER OUTLET . 10
REMOVAL.............................11
INSTALLATION.........................11
HORN RELAY
DESCRIPTION.........................12
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HORN RELAY . . . 12
REMOVAL.............................12
INSTALLATION.........................12
HEADLAMP RELAY
DESCRIPTION.........................13
REMOVAL.............................13
INSTALLATION.........................13
MICRO-RELAY
DESCRIPTION.........................13
OPERATION...........................14
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - MICRO-RELAY . . 14
REMOVAL.............................14
INSTALLATION.........................14
RELAY
DESCRIPTION.........................14
OPERATION...........................14
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - RELAY.........15
REMOVAL.............................15
INSTALLATION.........................15
POWER DISTRIBUTION
DESCRIPTION
This group covers the various standard and
optional power distribution components used on this
model. The power distribution system for this vehicle
consists of the following components:
²Power Distribution Center (PDC)
²Junction Block (JB).
The power distribution system also incorporates
various types of circuit control and protection fea-
tures, including:
²Automatic resetting circuit breakers
²Blade-type fuses²Cartridge fuses
²Circuit splice blocks
²Flashers
²Relays.
Following are general descriptions of the major
components in the power distribution system. See the
owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for more
information on the features and use of all of the
power distribution system components. Refer toWir-
ing Diagramsfor complete circuit diagrams for the
various power distribution system components.
OPERATION
The power distribution system for this vehicle is
designed to provide safe, reliable, and centralized dis-
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tribution points for the electrical current required to
operate all of the many standard and optional facto-
ry-installed electrical and electronic powertrain,
chassis, safety, security, comfort and convenience sys-
tems. At the same time, the power distribution sys-
tem was designed to provide ready access to these
electrical distribution points for the vehicle techni-
cian to use when conducting diagnosis and repair of
faulty circuits. The power distribution system can
also prove useful for the sourcing of additional elec-
trical circuits that may be required to provide the
electrical current needed to operate many accessories
that the vehicle owner may choose to have installed
in the aftermarket.
SPECIAL TOOLS
POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
CIGAR LIGHTER OUTLET
DESCRIPTION
A cigar lighter is standard equipment on this
model. The cigar lighter is installed in the instru-
ment panel next to the ash receiver, which is located
near the center of the instrument panel, below the
radio. The cigar lighter base is secured by a snap fit
within the instrument panel.
The cigar lighter knob and heating element unit,
and the cigar lighter receptacle unit are available for
service. These components cannot be repaired and, if
faulty or damaged, they must be replaced.
OPERATION
The cigar lighter consists of two major components:
a knob and heating element unit, and the cigar
lighter base or receptacle shell. The receptacle shell
is connected to ground, and an insulated contact in
the bottom of the shell is connected to battery cur-
rent. The cigar lighter receives battery voltage from afuse in the junction block only when the ignition
switch is in the Accessory or On positions.
The knob and heating element are encased within
a spring-loaded housing, which also features a sliding
protective heat shield. When the knob and heating
element are inserted in the receptacle shell, the heat-
ing element resistor coil is grounded through its
housing to the receptacle shell. If the cigar lighter
knob is pushed inward, the heat shield slides up
toward the knob exposing the heating element, and
the heating element extends from the housing toward
the insulated contact in the bottom of the receptacle
shell.
Two small spring-clip retainers are located on
either side of the insulated contact inside the bottom
of the receptacle shell. These clips engage and hold
the heating element against the insulated contact
long enough for the resistor coil to heat up. When the
heating element is engaged with the contact, battery
current can flow through the resistor coil to ground,
causing the resistor coil to heat.
When the resistor coil becomes sufficiently heated,
excess heat radiates from the heating element caus-
ing the spring-clips to expand. Once the spring-clips
expand far enough to release the heating element,
the spring-loaded housing forces the knob and heat-
ing element to pop back outward to their relaxed
position. When the cigar lighter knob and element
are pulled out of the receptacle shell, the protective
heat shield slides downward on the housing so that
the heating element is recessed and shielded around
its circumference for safety.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CIGAR LIGHTER
OUTLET
For complete circuit diagrams, refer toCigar
Lighterin Wiring Diagrams.
WARNING: REFER TO THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT
SECTION OF THE SERVICE MANUAL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Check the fused ignition switch output (run/ac-
cessory) fuse in the junction block. If OK, go to Step
2. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or component
as required and replace the faulty fuse.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
output (run/accessory) fuse in the junction block. If
OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the open fused
Terminal Pick Kit 6680
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POWER DISTRIBUTION (Continued)

ignition switch output (run/accessory) circuit to the
ignition switch as required.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Remove the cigar lighter knob and element from the
cigar lighter receptacle. Check for continuity between
the inside circumference of the cigar lighter recepta-
cle and a good ground. There should be continuity. If
OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, go to Step 5.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the insulated contact
located at the back of the cigar lighter receptacle. If
OK, replace the faulty cigar lighter knob and ele-
ment. If not OK, go to Step 5.
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the cigar lighter receptacle from the instru-
ment panel and disconnect the wire harness connec-
tor. Check for continuity between the ground circuit
cavity of the cigar lighter wire harness connector and
a good ground. There should be continuity. If OK, go
to Step 6. If not OK, repair the open ground circuit to
ground as required.
(6) Connect the battery negative cable. Turn the
ignition switch to the On position. Check for battery
voltage at the fused ignition switch output (run/ac-
cessory) circuit cavity of the cigar lighter wire har-
ness connector. If OK, replace the faulty cigar lighter
receptacle. If not OK, repair the open fused ignition
switch output (run/accessory) circuit to the junction
block fuse as required.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Pull the cigar lighter knob and element out of
the cigar lighter receptacle base, or unsnap the pro-
tective cap from the power outlet receptacle base
(Fig. 1).
(3) Look inside the cigar lighter or power outlet
receptacle base and note the position of the rectangu-
lar retaining bosses of the mount that secures the
receptacle base to the instrument panel (Fig. 2).
(4) Insert a pair of external snap ring pliers into
the cigar lighter or power outlet receptacle base and
engage the tips of the pliers with the retaining
bosses of the mount.
(5) Squeeze the pliers to disengage the mount
retaining bosses from the receptacle base and, using
a gentle rocking motion, pull the pliers and the
receptacle base out of the mount.
(6) Pull the receptacle base away from the instru-
ment panel far enough to access the instrument
panel wire harness connector.
(7) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector from the cigar lighter or power outlet
receptacle base connector receptacle.
Fig. 1 Cigar Lighter and Power Outlet - Typical
1 - RECEPTACLE BASE
2 - KNOB & ELEMENT
3 - MOUNT
4 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
5 - POWER OUTLET
Fig. 2 Cigar Lighter and Power Outlet Remove/
Install
1 - KNOB AND ELEMENT
2 - RETAINING BOSSES-ENGAGE PLIERS HERE
3 - BASE
4 - PARTIALLY REMOVED
5 - EXTERNAL SNAP-RING PLIERS
6 - MOUNT
7 - BASE
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CIGAR LIGHTER OUTLET (Continued)

(8) Remove the cigar lighter or power outlet mount
from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector to the cigar lighter or power outlet recep-
tacle base connector receptacle.
(2) Install the cigar lighter or power outlet mount
into the instrument panel.
(3) Align the splines on the outside of the cigar
lighter or power outlet receptacle base connector
receptacle with the grooves on the inside of the
mount.
(4) Press firmly on the cigar lighter or power out-
let receptacle base until the retaining bosses of the
mount are fully engaged in their receptacles.
(5) Install the cigar lighter knob and element into
the cigar lighter receptacle base, or the protective cap
into the power outlet receptacle base.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
DESCRIPTION
Automatic resetting circuit breakers are used to
protect a system circuit from a short circuit or over-
load. Some examples of his condition can be caused
by an obstructed or stuck seat adjuster or power win-
dow motor.
The circuit breaker cannot be repaired and, if
faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CIRCUIT BREAKER
For circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to Wir-
ing Diagrams.
(1) Locate the correct circuit breaker in the junc-
tion block. Pull out the circuit breaker slightly, but
be certain that the circuit breaker terminals still con-
tact the terminals in the junction block cavities.
(2) Connect the negative lead of a 12-volt DC volt-
meter to a good ground.
(3) With the voltmeter positive lead, check both
terminals of the circuit breaker for battery voltage.
If only one terminal has battery voltage, the circuit
breaker is faulty and must be replaced. If neither ter-
minal has battery voltage, repair the open circuit
from the Power Distribution Center (PDC) as
required.
GENERATOR CARTRIDGE
FUSE
DESCRIPTION
A 140 ampere generator cartridge fuse is used on
this model. The generator cartridge fuse is similar to
other cartridge fuses found in the Power Distribution
Center (PDC). This fuse has a color-coded plastic
housing and a clear plastic fuse conductor inspection
cover like other cartridge fuses, but has a higher cur-
rent rating and is connected and secured with screws
instead of being pushed onto male spade-type termi-
nals. The generator cartridge fuse cannot be repaired
and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
OPERATION
The generator cartridge fuse is secured between
the two B(+) terminal stud connection bus bars
within the Power Distribution Center (PDC). This
fuse protects the vehicle electrical system from dam-
age that could be caused by excessive charging sys-
tem output and/or excessive electrical system current
levels resulting from a faulty generator or faulty
charging system control circuits. If the current rating
of the fuse is exceeded, the fuse conductor melts to
open the generator output circuit connection to the
PDC. If a generator cartridge fuse fails, be certain to
completely inspect and test the vehicle charging sys-
tem before replacing the fuse and returning the vehi-
cle to service. Refer toCharging Systemfor the
charging system diagnostic procedures. Refer toWir-
ing Diagramsfor the location of complete PDC cir-
cuit diagrams.
REMOVAL
If a generator cartridge fuse fails, be certain to
inspect and test the vehicle charging system before
replacing the cartridge fuse and returning the vehicle
to service. Refer toCharging Systemin the index of
this service manual for the charging system diagnos-
tic procedures.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Unlatch and remove the cover from the Power
Distribution Center (PDC).
(3) Remove the two screws that secure the genera-
tor cartridge fuse to the two B(+) terminal stud bus
bars within the PDC.
(4) Remove the generator cartridge fuse from the
PDC.
INSTALLATION
If a generator cartridge fuse fails, be certain to
inspect and test the vehicle charging system before
replacing the cartridge fuse and returning the vehicle
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CIGAR LIGHTER OUTLET (Continued)

INSTALLATION
The Power Distribution Center (PDC) is serviced
as a unit with the headlamp and dash wire harness.
If any internal circuit of the PDC or the PDC hous-
ing is faulty or damaged, the entire PDC and head-
lamp and dash wire harness unit must be replaced.
NOTE: If the PDC is being replaced with a new unit,
be certain to transfer each of the blade-type fuses,
cartridge fuses and relays from the faulty PDC to
the proper cavities of the replacement PDC. Refer
to Power Distribution in the index of this service
manual for the location of complete PDC circuit dia-
grams and cavity assignments.
(1) Position the PDC and the headlamp and dash
wire harness unit in the engine compartment.
(2) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the PDC housing to the left front fender inner shield.
Tighten the screws to 8.4 N´m (75 in. lbs.).
(3) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
PDC housing to the left front fender wheel housing.
Tighten the screw to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(4) Install the eyelet of the battery positive cable
PDC take out onto the forward B(+) terminal stud in
the PDC.
(5) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
eyelet of the battery positive cable PDC take out to
the forward B(+) terminal stud in the PDC. Tighten
the nut to 8.4 N´m (75 in. lbs.).
(6) Install the eyelet of the battery negative cable
generator output take out onto the rearward B(+) ter-
minal stud in the PDC.
(7) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
eyelet of the battery negative cable generator output
take out to the rearward B(+) terminal stud in the
PDC. Tighten the nut to 75 in. lbs.
(8) Reconnect the engine wire harness in-line con-
nector to the PDC.
(9) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
engine wire harness in-line connector to the PDC.
Tighten the screw until a distinct audible click is
heard.
(10) Install and latch the cover onto the PDC.
(11) Engage each of the retainers that secure the
headlamp and dash wire harness to the vehicle body
and chassis components. Refer toConnector Loca-
tionsin Wiring for the location of more information
on the headlamp and dash wire harness retainer
locations.
(12) Install all of the fasteners that secure each of
the headlamp and dash wire harness ground eyelets
to the vehicle body and chassis components. Refer to
Connector Locationsin Wiring for the location of
more information on the ground eyelet locations.(13) Reconnect each of the headlamp and dash
wire harness connectors. Refer toConnector Loca-
tionsin Wiring for the location of more information
on the headlamp and dash wire harness connector
locations.
(14) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
POWER OUTLET
DESCRIPTION
Two power outlets are installed in the vehicle. One
in the instrument panel next to the cigar lighter and
the other in the right rear quarter trim panel. The
power outlet bases are secured by a snap fit within
the instrument panel or trim panel. A plastic protec-
tive cap snaps into the power outlet base when the
power outlet is not being used, and hangs from the
power outlet base mount by an integral bail strap
while the power outlet is in use.
The power outlet receptacle unit and the accessory
power outlet protective cap are available for service.
The power outlet receptacle cannot be repaired and,
if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
OPERATION
The power outlet base or receptacle shell is con-
nected to ground, and an insulated contact in the
bottom of the shell is connected to battery current.
The power outlet receives battery voltage from a fuse
in the Junction Block at all times.
While the power outlet is very similar to a cigar
lighter base unit, it does not include the two small
spring-clip retainers inside the bottom of the recepta-
cle shell that are used to secure the cigar lighter
heating element to the insulated contact.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER OUTLET
For complete circuit diagrams, refer toPower
Outletin Wiring Diagrams.
(1) Check the fused B(+) fuse in the junction block.
If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the shorted cir-
cuit or component as required and replace the faulty
fuse.
(2) Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) fuse
in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK,
repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the battery as
required.
(3) Remove the plastic protective cap from the
power outlet receptacle. Check for continuity between
the inside circumference of the power outlet recepta-
cle and a good ground. There should be continuity. If
OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, go to Step 5.
(4) Check for battery voltage at the insulated con-
tact located at the back of the power outlet recepta-
cle. If not OK, go to Step 5.
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(5) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Remove the power outlet receptacle from the
instrument panel. Disconnect the wire harness con-
nector from the power outlet receptacle. Check for
continuity between the ground circuit cavity of the
power outlet wire harness connector and a good
ground. There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step
6. If not OK, repair the open ground circuit to ground
as required.
(6) Connect the battery negative cable. Check for
battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit cavity of the
power outlet wire harness connector. If OK, replace
the faulty power outlet receptacle. If not OK, repair
the open fused B(+) circuit to the junction block fuse
as required.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Pull the cigar lighter knob and element out of
the cigar lighter receptacle base, or unsnap the pro-
tective cap from the power outlet receptacle base
(Fig. 11).
(3) Look inside the cigar lighter or power outlet
receptacle base and note the position of the rectangu-
lar retaining bosses of the mount that secures the
receptacle base to the instrument panel (Fig. 12).
(4) Insert a pair of external snap ring pliers into
the cigar lighter or power outlet receptacle base and
engage the tips of the pliers with the retaining
bosses of the mount.(5) Squeeze the pliers to disengage the mount
retaining bosses from the receptacle base and, using
a gentle rocking motion, pull the pliers and the
receptacle base out of the mount.
(6) Pull the receptacle base away from the instru-
ment panel far enough to access the instrument
panel wire harness connector.
(7) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector from the cigar lighter or power outlet
receptacle base connector receptacle.
(8) Remove the cigar lighter or power outlet mount
from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector to the cigar lighter or power outlet recep-
tacle base connector receptacle.
(2) Install the cigar lighter or power outlet mount
into the instrument panel.
(3) Align the splines on the outside of the cigar
lighter or power outlet receptacle base connector
receptacle with the grooves on the inside of the
mount.
Fig. 11 Cigar Lighter and Power Outlet - Typical
1 - RECEPTACLE BASE
2 - KNOB & ELEMENT
3 - MOUNT
4 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
5 - POWER OUTLET
Fig. 12 Cigar Lighter and Power Outlet Remove/
Install
1 - KNOB AND ELEMENT
2 - RETAINING BOSSES-ENGAGE PLIERS HERE
3 - BASE
4 - PARTIALLY REMOVED
5 - EXTERNAL SNAP-RING PLIERS
6 - MOUNT
7 - BASE
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POWER OUTLET (Continued)