Fuses protect your vehicle’s electrical system from overloading. If electrical parts in your vehicle are not working, the system may have been overloaded and blown a fuse. Before you replace or repair any electrical parts, check the appropriate fuses.

The following charts tell you which fuses protect each electrical part of your vehicle. If a fuse blows, all the parts of your vehicle that use that circuit will not work.

Once you have determined which fuses to check, follow the procedures under Checking and Replacing Fuses further down this page.

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel

No. AMPS Protected circuits
1 5 Power Mirror Switch
2 10 Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Back-up Lamps, Transmission, Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch, Blower Motor Relay
3 7.5 2001-2002: Right Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector
2003: Left Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector
4 Not Used
5 15 4×4 Control Module
6 2 2002-2003: Brake Pressure Switch
7 7.5 2001-2002: Left Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector
2003: Right Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector
8 Not Used
9 7.5 Brake Pedal Position Switch
10 7.5 Speed Control Servo/Amplifier Assembly, Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Shift Lock Actuator, Turn Signals, 4×4
11 7.5 Instrument Cluster, 4×4, Main Light Switch, Truck Central Security Module (TCSM), GEM
12 Not Used
13 20 Brake Pedal Position Switch
14 10 ABS Control Module
15 Not Used
16 30 Windshield Wiper Motor, Wiper Hi-Lo Relay, Wiper Run/Park Relay
17 20 Cigar Lighter, Data Link Connector (DLC)
18 Not Used
19 25 Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Power Diode, Ignition, PATS
20 7.5 Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Radio
21 15 Flasher (Hazard)
22 20 Auxiliary Power Socket
23 Not Used
24 7.5 Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch, Starter Interrupt Relay
25 Not Used
26 10 Battery Saver Relay, Auxiliary Relay Box, Restraint Central Module (RCM), Generic Electroic Module (GEM), Instrument Cluster
27 Not Used
28 7.5 Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Radio
29 20 Radio
30 Not Used
31 Not Used
32 Not Used
33 15 Headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module, Instrument Cluster
34 Not Used
35 15 Horn Relay if Not Equipped with Truck Central Security Module
36 Not Used

Power Distribution Box

The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment on the drivers side near the fender.

2.3L Engine (above)

3.0L & 4.0L Engines (2001)(above)

3.0L & 4.0L Engines (2002-2003)(above)

No. AMP Protected circuits
1 50 I/P Fuse Panel
2 50 Amplifier (Tremor audio system only)
3 Not Used
4 Not Used
5 Not Used
6 50 ABS Pump Motor
7 30 Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
8 20 Power Door Locks and Remote Entry
9 Not Used
10 Not Used
11 50 Starter Relay, Ignition Switch
12 20 Power Windows
13 20 3.0L and 4.0L engines: 4×4 Motor
14 Not Used
15 Not Used
16 40 Blower Motor
17 20 2.3L engine: Auxiliary Cooling Fan
18 Not Used
19 Not Used
20 Not Used
21 10 PCM Memory
22 Not Used
23 20 Fuel Pump Motor
24 30 Headlamps
25 10 A/C Clutch Solenoid
26 Not Used
27 Not Used
28 30 4WABS Module
29 Not Used
30 15 Trailer Tow
31 20 Foglamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
32 Not Used
33 15 Park Lamp
34 Not Used
35 Not Used
36 Not Used
37 Not Used
38 10 Left Headlamp Low Beam
39 Not Used
40 Not Used
41 20 Heated Oxygen Sensors
42 10 Right Headlamp Low Beam
43 2.3L engine: (Resistor)
44 Not Used
51 Not Used
52 Not Used
53 Diode: Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Relay
45A Wiper HI/LO
45B Wiper Park/Rim
46A 2.3L engine: Fuel Pump
3.0L and 4.0L engines (2002-2003): Fuel Pump
46B 2.3L engine: Trailer Tow
3.0L and 4.0L engines (2001): Front Washer Pump
3.0L and 4.0L engines (2002-2003): Trailer tow
47 2.3L engine: Starter
3.0L and 4.0L engines (2001): A/B – Not Used
47A 3.0L and 4.0L engines (2002-2003): A/C clutch solenoid
47B 3.0L and 4.0L engines (2002-2003): Front washer pump
48 2.3L engine: Auxiliary Cooling Fan
48A 3.0L and 4.0L engines: Fog Lamps
48B 3.0L and 4.0L engines: Fog Lamp Relay
49 3.0L and 4.0L engines (2001): Starter
50 Not Used
50A 3.0L and 4.0L engines (2001): Not Used
50B 3.0L and 4.0L engines (2001): Fuel Pump
54 Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
55 Blower
56 3.0L and 4.0L engines (2002-2003): Starter
56A A/C Clutch Solenoid
56B 2.3L engine: Front Washer Pump
3.0L and 4.0L engines (2001): Trailer Tow

Checking and Replacing Fuses

If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:

1. Find the fuse panel, which is located in the left end of the instrument panel. The power distribution box (described earlier in this section) is found in the engine compartment, mounted on a bracket attached to the drivers side fender apron.

To access the fuse panel, remove the fuse panel cover by inserting your finger in the divot and pulling on the cover. The underside of the cover contains four spare fuses. A fuse pulling tool is located in the lower right corner of the fuse panel in case you need to replace a blown fuse.

Color Coded: The spare fuses for your vehicle are color coded as follows:

  • 10 amp — red
  • 15 amp — light blue
  • 20 amp — natural
  • 30 amp — light green.

See further down on this page for examples

2. On the fuse panel cover, find the number of the fuse you want to check. The diagram on the cover tells you where to
locate the fuse on the panel.

3. Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look through the clear side of the fuse to see if the metal wire inside is separated. If it is, the fuse is blown and should be replaced.

Another method for testing fuses is to use a Bussmann fuse tester. There’s no need to remove the fuse from the holder. You simply adjust the prong width on the tester to line up with the bare metal spots on the end of the fuse, and then watch for the indicator light to glow signaling that the fuse is good.

4. Replace the fuse with one that has the right amperage rating

*WARNING Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire.

5. Put the fuse panel cover back on.

Even after you replace a fuse, it will continue to blow if you do not find what caused the overload. If the fuse continues to blow, have your electrical system checked.

Fuse Color / Ratings:

As mentioned above, fuses are color coded to their AMP rating. See the image below for examples.

 

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