Description; Operation; Installation; Iod Fuse - Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual

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FUSE BLOCK

DESCRIPTION

Fig. 6 Fuse Block Location
1 - FUSE PANEL
An electrical Fuse Block is located in the left front
lower instrument panel (Fig. 6). It serves to simplify
and centralize numerous electrical components, as
well as to distribute electrical current to many of the
accessory systems in the vehicle.
The Fuse Block is positioned on a mounting
bracket up and under the left instrument panel. It is
secured by two screws. The fuse block is concealed
behind a fuse panel cover. The fuse panel cover is a
snap-fit access cover that conceals the fuse block
fuses. A fuse layout placard is on the back of the end
cap to ensure proper fuse identification.

OPERATION

The fuse block houses blade-type fuses and auto-
matic resetting circuit breakers. Internal connection
of all the fuse block circuits is accomplished by an
intricate network of hard wiring and bus bars. Refer
to Wiring Diagrams for complete circuit diagrams.
The fuses and circuit breakers are available for
service replacement. The fuse block unit cannot be
repaired and is only serviced as an assembly. If any
circuit or the fuse block housing is faulty or dam-
aged, the entire fuse block and instrument panel
wire harness assembly must be replaced.
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
REFER TO RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPT-
ING ANY STEERING COLUMN OR INSTRUMENT
8W-97 POWER DISTRIBUTION
PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAIL-
URE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND
POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
The Fuse Block is serviced with the instrument
panel wire harness. If service is required to the fuse
block, the entire instrument panel harness must be
replaced.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL).
(3) With the instrument panel on the bench,
de-trim the instrument panel enough to gain access
to all screws and connectors to remove instrument
panel wire harness with fuse block.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
REFER TO RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPT-
ING ANY STEERING COLUMN OR INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAIL-
URE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND
POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Install the new wire harness and fuse block.
(2) Re-trim the instrument panel with what was
necessary for harness removal.
(3) Install instrument panel into vehicle (Refer to
23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION).
Ensure that the wire terminals and connectors are
in good condition and connectors are properly
installed.
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.

IOD FUSE

DESCRIPTION
All vehicles are equipped with an Ignition-Off
Draw (IOD) fuse that is disconnected within the
Power Distribution Center (PDC) when the vehicle is
shipped from the factory. Dealer personnel are to
reconnect the IOD fuse in the PDC as part of the
preparation procedures performed just prior to new
vehicle delivery.
OPERATION
The term ignition-off draw identifies a normal con-
dition where power is being drained from the battery
with the ignition switch in the Off position. The IOD
fuse feeds the memory and sleep mode functions for
some of the electronic modules in the vehicle as well
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