fuse chart Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Owner's Manuals

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Roadside Emergencies
[ER00175( ALL)03/96]
Hazard Flashers
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[ER00200( ALL)01/96]
The flashers work whether your vehicle is
running or not. The flashers work for up to two
hours when the battery is fully charged and in
good condition without draining the battery
excessively. If the flashers run for longer than
two hours or if the battery is not fully charged,
the battery can be drained.
% [ER00300( GV)12/95]Fuses, High Current Fuses, Fuse
Links, and Circuit Breakers
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[ER00500( ALL)05/96]
Fuses (conventional and high current) and circuit
breakers protect your vehicle's wiring system
from overloading. If electrical parts in your
vehicle are not working, the system may have
been overloaded and blown a fuse or tripped a
circuit breaker. Before you replace or repair any
electrical parts, check the appropriate fuses
(conventional and high current) or circuit
breakers.
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[ER00600( ALL)12/95]
The following charts tell you which fuses or
circuit breakers protect the wiring for each
electrical part of your vehicle. If a fuse blows or
a circuit breaker opens a circuit,allthe parts of
your vehicle that use that circuit will not work.
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177 %
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[ER01300( ALL)05/96]
The Instrument Panel Fuses, Circuit
Breakers and Relays
[ER02000( G )12/95]
thirty-six pica chart:0011316-DFile:10rcerg.ex
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The high current fuses and relays
[ER04000( G )12/95]
twenty-two pica chart:0010690-JFile:10rcerg.ex
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182 [ER04300( G )12/95]
sixteen pica chart:0010691-H
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[ER04400( ALL)01/96]
Checking and Replacing Fuses
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[ER04500( ALL)01/96]
If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
[ER04800( GV)12/95]
1. Find the fuse panel to the left of the steering
column. Remove the fuse panel cover to
expose the fuse panel.
[ER05000( BCGV)12/95]
2. 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.
[ER05200( ALL)12/95]
quarter page art:0010416-A
The side view of a fuse
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3. Replace the fuse with one that has the right
amperage rating. (See the following charts.)
[ER05600( ALL)12/95]
eight pica chart:0001092-B[ER05700(M GV)12/95]
six pica chart:0001093-B*
[ER05900( ALL)01/96]
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.
[ER06200( GV)05/96]
4. Replace the lower steering column fuse panel
cover.
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[ER06300( BCGV)04/96]
Even after you replace a fuse, it may 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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[ER06400( ALL)05/96]
Circuit Breakers
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[ER06500( ALL)05/96]
If you need to check a circuit breaker that is on
the fuse panel, seeChecking and replacing fusesin
this chapter to find out how to locate the fuse
panel.
[ER06600( ALL)12/95]
Circuit breakers will reset themselves and allow
the electrical parts to work again once the
overload on the circuit is removed. If the circuit
breakers continue to cut off electricity, have your
vehicle's electrical system checked.
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[ER06700( ALL)01/96]
Diagnostic equipment is needed to check circuit
breakers. Refer to the manufacturer's
instructions.
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[ER06800( ALL)05/96]
If you replace a circuit breaker, use one with the
same amperage rating. To remove a circuit
breaker mounted in the fuse panel, grip it with
your finger and thumb and pull it straight out
of its socket.
[ER06900(M GV)05/96]
Since the circuit breaker for the headlamps is
mounted in the headlamp switch, you must
replace the entire switch to install a new circuit
breaker.
[ER07000( GV)12/95]
Fuse Links
[ER07100( GV)12/95]
Fuse links are circuit protectors that are part of
the wiring harness for some electrical equipment.
These, like fuses, open when the circuit lead
exceeds their amperage rating. Fuse links may be
purchased from your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer. See the following charts to find out
which electrical parts are protected by a fuse
link.
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Index 303
Fuel (continued)
filter, specifications.......... 253
fuel filler door release lever...... 234
fuel gauge............. 17,29
octane rating............. 236
quality................ 236
running out of fuel.......... 238
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 237
storing your vehicle.......... 257
treating emergencies......... 237
Fuel and distance computer
average economy............ 35
english/metric button.......... 32
fuel remaining............. 30
instant economy............ 36
reset button.............. 32
select button.............. 32
to empty indicator........... 33
trip distance.............. 36
trip/reset button............ 36
Fuel cap................ 234
removing.............. 234
replacing............... 234
Fuel filler door............. 234
Fuel filter, specifications......... 253
Fuel gauge.............. 17,29
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 185
starting after a collision........ 185
Fuse panels
engine compartment......... 179
high current fuse panel........ 180
instrument panel........... 182
Fuses
charts..............177, 182
checking and replacing........ 182
circuit breakers............ 184
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