In this article you will find a description of fuses and relays Pontiac,
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is located at the right end of the instrument panel, on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Fuses | Usage |
HEADLAMP | Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Control Module, Headlamp and Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch |
PWR WDO | Front Power Windows |
PWR/HEATED SEAT PSD | Six-Way Power Seats and Rear Side Door Actuator Motor |
FRT HVAC HI BLWR | Blower Motor Hi Speed Relay Module |
SWC BACKLIGHT | Steering Wheel Radio Control Switches (Illumination) |
ELEC PRNDL | Instrument Cluster to PRNDL Indicators |
PWR MIRROR | Power Remote Control Mirror Switch |
CRUISE | Cruise Control Module, Switch and Release Switch |
PWR QTR VENT | Interior Lamps and Multifunction Switch (Power Vent Switch) |
FRT WPR/WSHR | Windshield Wiper/Washer Motor and Switch |
PASS KEY | PASS-Key III System |
PWR LOCK | Body Control Module (BCM) |
HTD MIRROR | Heated Mirrors |
RH T/LP | Not Used |
RR FOG LP | Not Used |
CIGAR/DLC | Cigarette Lighter and Data Link Connector (DLC) |
T/SIG | Turn Signal Switch |
RR HVAC | Rear Blower Motor, Rear Heater-A/C Control, Temperature Door Actuator (Rear) |
SWC ACCY | Steering Wheel Radio Control Switches |
HAZARD | Turn Signal Switch |
RR PWR SCKT | Rear Electric Accessory Plug Housing |
DRL | Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Control Module |
LH T/LP | Not Used |
RR DEFOG | Rear Window Defogger Relay, Heated Mirrors |
FRT PWR SCKT | Front Electric Accessory Plug Housing |
SIR | Inflatable Restraint Control Module |
FRT HVAC LOW/MED BLWR | Heater-A/C Control |
MALL/RADIO/ DIC | BCM, Driver Information Display, Rear Seat Audio, ELC Sensor and Relay |
STOP LAMP | Stoplamp Switch |
ABS MOD BATT | Electronic Brake Control Module/Electronic Brake Traction Control Module (EBCM/EBTCM) |
CAN VENT SOL | Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent Solonoid Valve |
ELC | Electronic Level Control (ELC) Air Compressor and ELC Relay, Trailer Harness |
CTSY LAMP | BCM |
IGN 1 | BCM, Electronic Brake Control Indicator Lamp Driver Module, Instrument Panel Cluster, Rear Side Door Actuator Control Module, Rear Window Wiper/Washer and Multifunction Switch (Fog Lamp Switch/Traction Control Switch) and Stoplamp/Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Switch |
RR WPR WSHR | Rear Window Wiper Motor, Rear Window Wiper/Washer and Multifunction Switch (Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch) |
LH HEADLP LOW | Not Used |
LH HEADLP HIGH | Not Used |
ABS/TCS IGN | Electronic Brake Control Module/Electronic Brake Traction Control Module (EBCM/EBTCM) |
ABS SOL | LH and RH Front Brake Solenoid Valve |
HVAC/DRL | Air Inlet Actuator, DRL Control Module, Heater-A/C Control, Temperature Door Actuator (Front) and Rear Window Defogger Relay |
BCM PRGRAM | Body Control Module (BCM) |
RH HEAD LP LOW | Not Used |
RH HEAD LP HIGH | Not Used |
PCM/ABS | IGN MAIN Relay and PCM |
Underhood Fuse Block
This fuse block is located in the engine compartment, in front of the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Maxi Fuses | Usage | |
1 | COOL FAN 2 | Coolant Fans |
2 | — | Not Used |
3 | HEADLAMPS | Circuit Breakers: FRT HVAC HI BLWR, and HEADLAMP Fuses (Instrument Panel): HAZARD and STOPLAMP |
4 | BATT MAIN 2 | Circuit Breaker: PWR SEAT/PSD. Fuses (Instrument Panel): ELC and RR DEFOG |
5 | IGN MAIN 1 | Ignition Switch to Fuses (Instrument Panel): ABS/TCS IGN, CRUISE, DRL, ELEC PRNDL, IGN 1, PSD, SIR, T/SIG and PCM [IGN MAIN Relay (Underhood Electrical Center Fuses: A/C CLU, ELEK IGN, IGN 1-U/H, INJ, TCC)] |
6 | COOL FAN 1 | Coolant Fans |
7 | BATT MAIN 1 | Fuses (Instrument Panel): ABS MOD BATT, CIGAR/DLC, CTSY LAMP, FRT PWR SCKT, PWR LOCK, PWR MIRROR and RR PWR SCKT |
8 | -IGN MAIN 2 | Ignition Switch to Fuses (I/P): BCM PRGRM, FRT HVAC LOW/MED BLWR, FRT WPR/WSHR, HVAC/DRL, MALL/RADIO/DIC, PWR QRT VENT, RR HVAC, RR WPR/WSHR. SWC ACCY and PWR WDO Circuit Breaker |
Mini relays | Usage | |
9 | COOL FAN | RH FAN 1, LH FAN 2 |
10 | COOL FAN 2 | LH FAN 2 |
11 | IGN MAIN | FUSES: A/C CLU, IGN 1-U/H, INS, ELEK IGN, TCC |
12 | COOL FAN 1 | RH FAN 1, LH FAN 2 |
Micro relays | Usage | |
13 | A/C CLU | A/C Clutch |
14 | FUEL PUMP | Fuel Pump |
15 | F/PMP SPD CONT | Not Used |
16 | HORN | Horn |
17 | FOG LAMP | Left Fog Lamp, Right Fog Lamp, Fog Lamp Indicator |
Mini fuses | Usage | |
18 | INJ | Fuel Injectors 1-6 |
19 | SPARE | Not Used |
20 | — | Not Used |
21 | IGN1-UH | Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve, Heated Oxygen Sensors 1 and 2, Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor |
22 | SPARE | Not Used |
23 | SPARE | Not Used |
24 | SPARE | Not Used |
25 | ELEK IGN | Ignition Control Module (ICM) |
26 | SPARE | Not Used |
27 | B/U LAMP | Transaxle Range Switch to Back-up Lamps |
28 | A/C CLU | A/C Clutch Relay to A/C Compressor Clutch Oil |
29 | RADIO | Driver Information Display, Heater A/C Control, Radio, Rear Side Door Actuator Control Motor, Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR), Security Indicator Lamp and Theft-Deterrent Shock Sensor |
30 | ALT SENSE | Generator |
31 | TCC | Automatic Transaxle (Torque Converter Clutch Solenoids) Stoplamp Switch to PCM |
32 | FUEL PUMP | Fuel Pump Relay |
33 | ECM SENSE | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) |
34 | — | Not Used |
35 | FOG LP | Fog Lamp Relay |
36 | HORN | Horn Relay |
37 | PARK LP | Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Control Module, Headlamps and Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch Theft-Deterrent Relay to Headlamp |
38 | — | Not Used |
39 | SPARE | Not Used |
40 | — | Mini Fuse Puller |
WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
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