Fusible Links; Fuses And Circuit Breakers; Power Windows And Other Power Options - Chevrolet 2008 T Series Owner's Manual

Fusible Links

A fusible link is a short piece of wire that is covered by
an insulated cover. It is several gage sizes smaller
than the circuit it protects. It will melt in an overload
situation, opening the circuit.
Your starter and other circuits have these fusible links.
The size is printed on the insulation. If the insulation
is burned beyond recognition, consult your GM dealer
for the proper size. Replace a fusible link with one of the
same size and insulation type. Fusible link insulation
is a special purpose high-temperature material.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens. This protects
the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the
problem is fixed.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers

The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers,
maxi-fuses and fusible links. This greatly reduces the
chance of a fire caused by an electrical problem. There
may be a fuse taped to the wiring harness near the
hydraulic brake booster.
Before changing a fuse, turn the ignition off and set the
parking brake.