FORD TAURUS 1996 Owners Manual

304 % [SV33600(ALL)11/94]The instrument panel fuses and relays
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The instrument panel fuse panel location
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The instrument panel fuse cover
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308 % [SV33975(ALL)11/94]The power distribution box fuses and relays
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Ford recommends that high current fuses be
replaced by a qualified technician.
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RWARNING
Always disconnect the battery before
servicing high current fuses.
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The power distribution box location
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The power distribution box
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
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If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
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1. Lift the handle of the fuse panel or power
distribution box to unlatch the cover.
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2. On the cover, find the fuse you want to
check. The diagram on the cover tells you
where to locate the fuse on the panel.
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3. Check the fuse to see if it is blown. To
remove the fuse, use the pulling tool
attached to the inside cover of the fuse
panel. 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.
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Fuse puller tool and fuse
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4. Replace the fuse with one that has the right
amperage rating. (See the following chart.)
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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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5. Put the cover back on.
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Even after you replace a fuse, it will continue to
blow if you do not find what caused the
overload. If the fuse continues to blow, have
your electrical system checked.
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The Lights
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It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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headlamps
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tail lamps
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brakelamps
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high-mount brakelamp
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hazard flasher
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turn signals
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side markers
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license plate lamp
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The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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the headlamps are not aligned so that they
point slightly down and to the right.
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Replacing the Headlamp Bulb
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The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach. Grasp
the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the
next time the headlamps are operated.
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Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you
can immediately replace it with a new one. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
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