Jonathan Yarden Mar 25, 2021 · 5 min. read
In this article you will find a description of fuses and relays Pontiac,
with photos of block diagrams and their locations.
Highlighted the cigarette lighter fuse (as the most popular thing people look for).
Get tips on blown fuses, replacing a fuse, and more.
Year of production: 1997
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is to the right of the glove box.
Circuit Breakers | Ampere rating [A] | Usage |
HEADLAMP | 20 | DRL Control Module, Headlamp and I/F Dimmer Switch |
PWR WDO/RR VEN | 30 | Front Power Windows |
PWR SEATPSD | 30 | 6-Way Power Seat(s) and Rear Side Door Actuator Motor |
FRT HVACMI BLWR | 30 | Blower Motor Hi Speed Relay in Module |
Fuses | Ampere rating [A] | Usage |
ABS MOL BATT | 10 | Electronic Brake Traction Control Module (EBTCM) |
ABS SOL | 30 | LH and RH Front Brake Solenoid Valve |
ABS/TCS IGN | 10 | Electronic Brake Control Relay and EBTCM |
BCM PRGRM | 10 | Body Control Module (BCM) |
CIGAR/DLC | 15 | Cigarette Lighter and Data Link Connector (DLC) |
CRUISE | 10 | Cruise Control Module, Switch and Release Switch |
CTSY LAMP | BCM | |
DRL | 10 | DRL Control Module |
ELC | 20 | Electronic Level Control (ELC) Air Compressor and ELC Relay |
ELEC PRNDL | 10 | Instrument Cluster to PRNDL Indicators |
FRT HVAC LOW/ MED BLWR | 20 | Heater-A/C Control |
FRT PWR SCKT | 20 | Front Electric Accessory Plug Housing |
FRT WPR/WSHR | 25 | Windshield Wipermasher Motor and Switch |
HAZARD | 15 | Turn Signal Switch |
HVAC DRL | 15 | Air Recirculation Motor, DRL Control Module, Heater-A/C Control, Temperature Door Actuator (Front) and Rear Window Defogger Relay |
IGN1 | 10 | ELC Sensor, BCM, Elec&onic Brake Control Indicator Lamp Driver Module, Instrument Panel Cluster, Rear Side Door Actuator Motor, Rear Window W1perNasher and Multifunction Switch (Foglamp Switch/TCS Enable Switch) and Stoplamp/Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Switch |
MALL/RADIO/ DIC | 10 | BCM, Driver Information Display, Radio and Radio Rear Speaker Amplifier |
PCM | 10 | Relay and PCM |
PSD | Rear Side Door Actuator Motor | |
PWR LOCK | 20 | BCM |
PWR MIRROR | 10 | Power Remote Control Mirr |
PWR QTR VENT | 10 | Interior Lamps and Multifunction Switch (Power Vent Switch) |
RR HVAC | 25 | Rear Blower Motor, Rear Heater-A/C Control, and Temperature Door Actuator (Rear) |
RR DEFOG | 25 | Rear Window Defogger Relay |
RR PWR SCKT | 20 | Rear Electric Accessory Plug Housing |
RR WPR/WSHR | 20 | Rear Window Wiper Motor, Rear Window Wiper/Washer and Multifunction Switch (Rear Wmdow Wipermasher Switch) |
SIR | 15 | Inflatable Restraint Control Module |
STOP LAMP | 15 | Stoplamp Switch to Stoplamps |
SUNROOF | Sunroof Control Module | |
SWC ACCY | 5 | Steering Wheel Radio Control Switches |
SWC BACK LIGHT | 5 | Steering Wheel Radio Control Switches (Illumination) |
T/SIG | 15 | Turn Signal Switch |
Underhood Fuse and Relay Center
This fuse and relay center is located in the engine compartment, in front of the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Maxi Fuses | Usage | |
1 | COOL FAN | Coolant Fans |
3 | HEADLAMPS | Circuit Breakers: FRT WAC HI BLWR, and HEADLAMP Fuses (W): HAZARD and STOPLAM |
4 | BATT MAIN 2 | Circuit Breaker: PWR SEAT/PSD. Fuses (UP): ELC and RR DEFOG |
5 | IGN MAIN 1 | Ignition Switch to Fuses (UP): 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 (UP): ABS MOD BATT, CIGAE2/RLC, CTSY LAMP, FRT PWR SCKT, PWR LOCK, PWR MIRROR and RR PWR SCKT |
Mini Fuses | Usage | |
18 | INJ | Fuel Injectors 1-6 |
21 | IGN1-UH | Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve, Heated Oxygen Sensors 1 and 2, Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor |
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 CLU 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 Rela |
33 | ECM SENSE | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) |
35 | FOG LP | Fog Lamp Relay |
36 | HORN | Horn Relay |
37 | PARK LP | Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Control Module, Headlamps and UP Dimmer Switch Theft-Deterrent Relay to Headlamps |
WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market
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