battery location Mercury Sable 2003 Owner's Manuals

Fuse/relay
locationFuse amp
ratingPassenger compartment fuse
panel description
12 10A Heated mirrors, Rear defrost
switch
13 20A Cigar lighter
14—Not used
15 30A Front wiper motor
16 15A Flasher and GEM power, ICP
power, RCC memory, Cluster
17 15A Stop lamp, Speed control
deactivating switch
18—Not used
19—Not used
20—Not used
21—Not used
22 20A Deck lid release solenoid,
Lock/unlock relays
23 10A Air bag module, PATS transceiver
24 15A Foglamps
25 2A PCM relay, Fuel pump relay
26 10A Mirrors, Power antenna, Pulse
stretcher module, Deck lid lamp,
Battery saver
27 10A Gauges and warning lamps, ICP,
FFV sender, GEM
28 10A Blower motor relay coil, EATC
logic, Puddle lamps
29 15A Autolamps, Park lamps, PWM,
Headlamp switch
30 15A Horns and horn switch, OBD II
connector
31—Not used
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Fuse/relay
locationFuse amp
ratingPassenger compartment fuse
panel description
32 10A ABS, DRL relay coil, Speed
control actuator, Traction control
switch, AC heater selector switch,
Blend door actuator, Brake shift
interlock, Rear defroster relay coil
33—Not used
34—Not used
35—Not used
36 15A Turn signals, Back-up lamps
37 15A Transmission position switch
38 5A GEM park neutral switch
39—Not used
40—Not used
41—Not used
42—Not used
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is
located in the engine compartment.
The power distribution box contains
high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems
from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
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To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to
the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or
refilling fluid reservoirs.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/relay
locationFuse amp
ratingPower distribution box
description
1 60A** Fuse junction panel
2 30A** Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
relay
3 60A** Fuse junction panel
4—Not used
5—Not used
6—Not used
7 40A** Starter relay, Ignition switch
8—Not used
9 40A** Cooling fan relays
10—Not used
11 50A** Rear defrost (sedan only)
12—Not used
13 40A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
module pump feed
1
23
4
56
7
8
910
11 12
1314
1516 17
18
19202122
2324
25
29
3026 27 28
31
32
33
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SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
To help you service your vehicle:
•We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy
location.
•We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes tracking
routine service easy.
If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide
the necessary parts and service. Check yourWarranty Guide/Owner
Information Guideto find out which parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to
provide the best performance in your vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other burning (cigarettes) material away
from the battery and all fuel related parts.
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