Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 535

JX
8W-41 HORN/CIGAR LIGHTER/POWER OUTLET
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
HORNS
The horn system is powered by a 20 amp fuse
located in cavity 8 of the junction block. The fuse is
HOT at all times on circuit F30. This circuit supplies
voltage to the coil and to the contact side of the horn
relay. Circuit F30 is spliced internal to the junction
block and supplies voltage to the cigar lighter/power
outlet and the power amplifier.
Power for the fuse is supplied on circuit A13 which
originates in the Power Distribution Center (PDC)
and is protected by a 40 amp fuse located in cavity
14.
When the operator presses the horn switch, a
ground path is completed on the coil side of the horn
relay through the switch, on circuit X3. The horn
relay, located in the junction block, then CLOSES the
relay contacts. Voltage is passed through the
CLOSED relay contacts on circuit X2 to the horns.
Grounding for the horns is on the Z1 circuit.
On vehicles equipped with Vehicle Theft Security
System (VTSS), the X3 circuit is spliced to the Body
Control Module (BCM). For operation of the VTSS,
refer to section 8W-39.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
• Check the 20 amp fuse in cavity 8 of the junc-
tion block
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• Check the 40 amp fuse located in cavity 12 of
the PDC
• Press the horn switch and listen for the horn
relay to click. A clicking relay indicates voltage is
present up to the switch
• Check for a good ground at the left strut tower
for the left horn, and at the right frame rail for the
right horn
CIGAR LIGHTER/POWER OUTLET
The cigar lighter/power outlet is powered by a 40
amp fuse located in the Power Distribution Center
(PDC). There is also a 20 amp fuse located in cavity
8 of the junction block.
When the operator presses the lighter, the contacts
inside of the lighter element CLOSE, and voltage
flows through the heating element to ground. Ground
for the lighter/power outlet is provided on the Z1 cir-
cuit and terminates at the instrument panel ground.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
• Check the 40 amp fuse located in cavity 12 of
the PDC
• Check the 20 amp fuse located in cavity 8 of the
junction block
• Check for a good ground at the instrument panel
ground
• Check the cigar lighter element
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