Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your car are protected from short
circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and
fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly
reduces
the
chance of fires caused by electrical
problems.
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Look at the silver-colored band inside
the
fuse. If
the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure to
replace
the
bad fuse with a new one
of
the identical size
and rating.
Headlights
The headlight wiring
is
protected by a circuit breaker in
the light switch. An electrical overload will cause the
lights to
go
on and off, or in some cases to remain
off.
If
this happens, have your headlight wiring checked right
away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by
a
circuit
breaker and
a
fuse. If the motor overheats due
to
heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop
until
the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem and
not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Power
Windows and
Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers
in
the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes
away.
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