2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU fuse

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CAUTION:
You can be injured and your vehicle could be
damaged if you try to do service work on a
vehicle without knowing enough about it.

Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, the proper replacement parts
and tools before you attempt any vehicle
maintenance task.

Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and
other fasteners. ªEnglishº and ªmetricº
fasteners can be easily confused. If you use
the wrong fasteners, parts can later break
or fall off. You could be hurt.
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle
Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can
affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise
and affect windshield washer performance. Check with
your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of
your vehicle.
Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or
higher. It is recommended that the gasoline meet
specifications which have been developed by the
American Automobile Manufacturers Association
(AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor
Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle
performance and engine protection. Gasolines meeting
the AAMA specification could provide improved
driveability and emission control system performance
compared to other gasolines.
Be sure the posted octane is at least 87. If the octane is
less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when
you drive. If it's bad enough, it can damage your engine.
If you're using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you
hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But
don't worry if you hear a little pinging noise when
you're accelerating or driving up a hill. That's normal,
and you don't have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid
of pinging. It's the heavy, constant knock that means
you have a problem.

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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don't add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Some add
-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, see ªServicing
Your Air Bag
-Equipped Vehicleº in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses, one for each
headlamp, in the fuse block. An electrical overload will
cause the lamps to turn off. If this happens, have your
headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
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 block 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.

6-55 Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself.
Look at the silver
-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a
spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Just pick a feature of your vehicle that you
can get along without
-- like the radio or cigarette
lighter
-- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon as you can.
There are three fuse blocks in your vehicle: two
instrument panel fuse blocks and the engine
compartment fuse block.
There is a fuse puller located on the engine compartment
fuse block. It can be used to easily remove fuses from
the fuse block.Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse
blocks are located at each
end of the instrument panel.
To access the fuses, open
the fuse panel door by
pulling out.
To replace the door, insert the hooks at the front end
first, then push the door into the instrument panel to
secure it.

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Instrument Panel Fuse Block-LeftFuse Usage
A Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B Wipers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C Trunk Release and Remote Lock Control. . . . . . .
D Turn Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E Power Mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F Air Bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G Body Function Control Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H Powertrain Control Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J Door Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K Body Function Control Module, Cluster. . . . . . .
STOP LPS Stoplamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HAZARD LPS Hazard Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IPC/HVAC BATT Cluster, Climate Control. . . . . . .
MICRO RELAY
TRUNK REL Remote Trunk Release. . . . . . . . .
CIRCUIT BRKR PWR SEATS Power Seats. . . . . .
MICRO RELAY DR UNLOCK Door Locks. . . . . .
MICRO RELAY DR LOCK Door Locks. . . . . . . . .
MICRO RELAY DRIVERS
DR UNLOCK Door Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Instrument Panel Fuse Block-Right
Fuse Usage
A Instrument Panel Lights, Dimmer. . . . . . . . . . . .
B Cruise Control Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C Climate Control System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D Cruise Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E Fog Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuse Usage
F Interior Lamps, Body Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Module
G Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H Sunroof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CIRCUIT BRKR PWR WNDWS Power Windows.
MICRO RELAY FOG LPS Fog Lamps. . . . . . . . . .
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is located on the
driver's side of the engine compartment, near the air
cleaner filter.

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Fuse Usage
Maxi
-Fuses
1 Ignition Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Right Electrical Center
-Fog Lamps, Radio, . . . . . .
Body Function Control Module, Interior LampsFuse Usage
Maxi
-Fuses
3 Left Electrical Center
-Stoplamps, . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard Lamps, Body Function Control Module,
Cluster, Climate Control System
4 Anti
-Lock Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Ignition Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 A.I.R.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Left Electrical Center
-Power Seats, . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Mirrors, Door Locks, Trunk Release
and Remote Lock Control
8 Cooling Fan #1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mini
-Relays
9 Rear Defog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 A.I.R.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Not Used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Cooling Fan #1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 HVAC Blower (Climate Control). . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Cooling Fan #2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Cooling Fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Micro-Relays
16 Air Conditioning Compressor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 Not Used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Fuel Pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19 Automatic Light Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 Automatic Light Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 Horn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22 Daytime Running Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mini
-Fuses
23
- 32 Spare Fuse Holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33 Rear Defog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34 Accessory Power Outlets, Cigar Lighter. . . . . . .
35 Generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36 Not Used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37 Air Conditioning Compressor, Body . . . . . . . . . .
Function Control Module
38 Automatic Transaxle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39 Powertrain Control Module, Ignition. . . . . . . . . .
40 Anti
-Lock Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41 Ignition System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42 Back
-Up Lamps, Brake Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Interlock ControlMini
-Fuses
43 Horn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
44 Powertrain Control Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 Parking Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46 Climate Control System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
47 Canister Purge Valve, Powertrain. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Module, Exhaust Gas Recirculation,
Heated O
2 Sensor
48 Fuel Pump Injectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
49 Not Used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50 Right Headlamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
51 Left Headlamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52 Cooling Fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
53 HVAC Blower (Climate Control ). . . . . . . . . . . .
54 Not Used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55 Cooling Fan #2 Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
56 Fuse Puller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
57 Not Used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .