Chrysler Dodge Caravan 2002 Manual page 1196

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POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SPECIAL TOOLS
POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
ACCESSORY RELAY
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS & TESTING - ACCESSORY
RELAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
INTEGRATED POWER MODULE
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
POWER DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
This group covers the various standard and
optional power distribution components used on this
model. The power distribution system for this vehicle
consists of the following components:
• Integrated Power Module (IPM)
• Front Control Module (FCM)
• Power Outlets
Refer to Wiring Diagrams for complete circuit sche-
matics.
The power distribution system also incorporates
various types of circuit control and protection fea-
tures, including:
• Automatic resetting circuit breakers
• Blade-type fuses
• Bus bars
• Cartridge fuses
• Circuit splice blocks
• Flashers
• Fusible links
• Relays
Following are general descriptions of the major
components in the power distribution system. See the
owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for more
information on the features and use of all of the
power distribution system components.
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8W-97 POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
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OPERATION
REMOVAL
INSTALLATION
IOD FUSE
DESCRIPTION
OPERATION
REMOVAL
INSTALLATION
POWER OUTLET
DESCRIPTION
OPERATION
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS & TESTING - POWER OUTLET
REMOVAL
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
The power distribution system for this vehicle is
designed to provide safe, reliable, and centralized dis-
tribution points for the electrical current required to
operate all of the many standard and optional facto-
ry-installed electrical and electronic powertrain,
chassis, safety, security, comfort and convenience sys-
tems. At the same time, the power distribution sys-
tem was designed to provide ready access to these
electrical distribution points for the vehicle techni-
cian to use when conducting diagnosis and repair of
faulty circuits. The power distribution system can
also prove useful for the sourcing of additional elec-
trical circuits that may be required to provide the
electrical current needed to operate many accessories
that the vehicle owner may choose to have installed
in the aftermarket.
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