Fuses And Circuit Breakers - Oldsmobile AURORA 2001 Owner's Manual

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused
by electrical problems.
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Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
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and rating. If a MaxiFuse
for service immediately.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a
spare fuse, you can "borrow" one that has the same
amperage. Pick some feature of your vehicle that you
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can get along without like the radio or cigarette
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lighter and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon as you can. You will find a fuse puller
clipped in both of the bussed electrical centers. Snap the
wide end of the fuse puller at the side indentations and
pull the fuse out.
The MaxiFuses are located in two Bussed Electrical
Centers (BEC), one located near the engine compartment
on the passenger's side and the other under the rear seat on
the driver's side. If a MaxiFuse should blow, have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer immediately.
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should blow, see your dealer
Engine Compartment Bussed Electrical Center (BEC)
Fuse 22 or 23 can be moved to the outer position to
provide continuous power to the accessory power outlet
or cigarette lighter when the ignition is not ON.
See your dealer for additional assistance, if needed.
Leaving an accessory on for a long period of time can
drain the vehicle's battery.
The front Bussed Electrical
Center (BEC) is located in
the front of the engine
compartment on the
passenger's side. Lift the
cover to gain access. See
"Engine Compartment
Overview" in the Index
for more information
on location.