Circuit Breaker - Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual

8W - 97 - 4
CIGAR LIGHTER OUTLET (Continued)
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL,
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Install the cigar lighter or power outlet mount
into the instrument panel lower bezel.
(2) Align the splines on the outside of the cigar
lighter or power outlet receptacle base connector
receptacle with the grooves on the inside of the
mount.
(3) Press firmly on the cigar lighter or power out-
let receptacle base until the retaining bosses of the
mount are fully engaged in their receptacles.
(4) Install the cigar lighter knob and element into
the cigar lighter receptacle base, or the protective cap
into the power outlet receptacle base.
(5) Install the lower bezel onto the instrument
panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Bezel in
the Removal and Installation section of this group for
the procedures.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.

CIRCUIT BREAKER

DESCRIPTION
An automatic resetting circuit breaker in the junc-
tion block is used to protect the power seat system
circuit. The circuit breaker can protect the system
from a short circuit, or from an overload condition
caused by an obstructed or stuck seat adjuster.
The circuit breaker cannot be repaired and, if
faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
DESCRIPTION
An automatic resetting circuit breaker in the junc-
tion block is used to protect the power window sys-
tem circuit. The circuit breaker can protect the
system from a short circuit, or from an overload con-
dition caused by an obstructed or stuck window glass
or regulator.
The circuit breaker cannot be repaired and, if
faulty, it must be replaced.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
For circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to
8W-63 - Power Seat in Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams.
8W-97 POWER DISTRIBUTION
GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
STEERING COLUMN,
(1) Locate the correct circuit breaker in the junc-
tion block. Pull out the circuit breaker slightly, but
be certain that the circuit breaker terminals still con-
tact the terminals in the junction block cavities.
(2) Connect the negative lead of a 12-volt DC volt-
meter to a good ground.
OR
(3) With the voltmeter positive lead, check both
terminals of the circuit breaker for battery voltage.
If only one terminal has battery voltage, the circuit
breaker is faulty and must be replaced. If neither ter-
minal has battery voltage, repair the open circuit
from the Power Distribution Center (PDC) as
required.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
For circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to
8W-60 - Power Windows in Group 8W - Wiring Dia-
grams.
(1) Locate the circuit breaker in the junction block.
Pull out the circuit breaker slightly, but be certain
that the circuit breaker terminals still contact the
terminals in the junction block cavities.
(2) Connect the negative lead of a 12-volt DC volt-
meter to a good ground.
(3) With the voltmeter positive lead, check both
terminals of the circuit breaker for battery voltage.
If only one terminal has battery voltage, the circuit
breaker is faulty and must be replaced. If neither ter-
minal has battery voltage, repair the open circuit
from the Power Distribution Center (PDC) as
required. If the circuit breaker checks OK, but no
power windows operate, see Power Window System
in the Diagnosis and Testing section of this group.
GENERATOR CARTRIDGE
FUSE
DESCRIPTION
A 140 ampere generator cartridge fuse is used on
this model. The generator cartridge fuse is similar to
other cartridge fuses found in the Power Distribution
Center (PDC). This fuse has a color-coded plastic
housing and a clear plastic fuse conductor inspection
cover like other cartridge fuses, but has a higher cur-
rent rating and is connected and secured with screws
instead of being pushed onto male spade-type termi-
nals. The generator cartridge fuse cannot be repaired
and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
OPERATION
The generator cartridge fuse is secured between
the two B(+) terminal stud connection bus bars
within the Power Distribution Center (PDC). This
fuse protects the vehicle electrical system from dam-
age that could be caused by excessive charging sys-
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