2002 OLDSMOBILE AURORA lock

6-69 Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused
by electrical problems.
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 a MaxiFuse

should blow, see your dealer
for service immediately.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a
spare fuse, you can ªborrowº one that has the same
amperage. Pick some 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. You will find a fuse puller
clipped in both of the fuse blocks. Snap the wide end
of the fuse puller at the side indentations and pull the
fuse out.
The MaxiFuses are located in two fuse blocks, one
located in the engine compartment on the passenger's
side and the other under the rear seat on the driver's
side. If a MaxiFuse should blow, have your vehicle
serviced by your dealer immediately.Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment
fuse block is located near
the front on the passenger's
side of the vehicle.
See ªEngine Compartment
Overviewº in the Index
for more information
on location.
Lift the cover to gain access. Fuse 22 or 23 can be
moved to the outer position to provide continuous power
to the accessory power outlet or cigarette lighter when
the ignition is not on. See your dealer for additional
assistance, if needed.
Leaving an accessory on for a long period of time can
drain the vehicle's battery.
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Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
To access the battery and rear compartment fuse panels,
the rear seat cushion must be removed. This procedure is
somewhat difficult. You may wish to have your dealer
do this for you.
NOTICE:
The battery and main fuse blocks are located
under the rear seat cushion. The battery's ground
terminal and some relay wires are exposed.
To help avoid damage to the battery and wires,
be careful when removing or reinstalling the
seat cushion. Do not remove covers from covered
parts. Do not store anything under the seat, as
objects could touch exposed wires and cause
a short.
To remove the rear seat cushion, do the following:
1. Pull up on the front of the cushion to release the
front hooks.
2. Pull the cushion up and out toward the front of
the vehicle.
CAUTION:
A safety belt that isn't properly routed through
the seat cushion or is twisted won't provide the
protection needed in a crash. If the safety belt
hasn't been routed through the seat cushion at
all, it won't be there to work for the next
passenger. The person sitting in that position
could be badly injured. After reinstalling the seat
cushion, always check to be sure that the safety
belts are properly routed and are not twisted.
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To reinstall the rear seat cushion, do the following:
1. Buckle the center passenger position safety belt, and
then route the safety belts through the proper slots in
the seat cushion. Don't let the safety belt get twisted.
2. Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the
seatback so the rear locating guides hook into the
wire loops on the back frame.
3. With the seat cushion lowered, push rearward and
then press down on the seat cushion until the spring
locks on both ends engage.
4. Check to make sure the safety belts are properly
routed and that no portion of any safety belt is
trapped under the seat. Also make sure the seat
cushion is secured.
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Rear Underseat Fuse Block
The rear fuse block is
located beneath the rear seat
on the driver's side. The
rear seat cushion must be
removed to access the fuse
block. See ªRemoving the
Rear Seat Cushionº earlier
in this section.
Minifuses Usage
1 Fuel Pump
2 HVAC Blower
3 Memory
4 ALDL
5 Rear Fog Lamps
6 Compact Disc (CD)
7 Driver's Door Module
8 Air Bag System
9 Not Used
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Minifuses Usage
10 Right Parking Lamp
11 Vent Solenoid
12 Ignition 1
13 Left Parking Lamp
14 Dimmer
15 Not Used
16 Left Front Heated Seat
17 Not Used
18 Rear Door Module
19 Stoplamp
20 Park/Reverse
21 Audio
22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
23 Not Used
24 Not Used
25 Passenger Door Module
26 Body
27 Interior Lamps
28 Not Used
29 Ignition SwitchMinifuses Usage
30 Instrument Panel
31 Right Front Heated Seat
32 Not Used
33 HVAC
34 Ignition 3 Rear
35 Anti
-Lock Brake System (ABS)
36 Turn Signal/Hazard
37 HVAC Battery
38 Dimmer
Micro Relays Usage
39 Fuel Pump
40 Parking Lamp
41 Ignition 1
42 Rear Fog Lamp
43 Not Used
44 Park
45 Reverse
46 Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
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Micro Relays Usage
47 Fuel Tank Door Lock
48 Not Used
49 Ignition 3
50 Fuel Tank Door Release
51 Interior Lamps
52 Trunk Release
53 Front Courtesy Lamps
54 Not Used
55 Electronic Level Control (ELC)
Circuit
BreakersUsage
56 Power Seats
57 Power Windows
Mini Relays Usage
58 Cigar
59 Rear DefoggerMaxiFuses Usage
60 Not Used
61 Rear Defog
62 Not Used
63 Audio Amplifier
64 Electronic Level Control (ELC)
65 Cigar
66 Not Used
Spare Fuses Usage
67 Not Used
68 Not Used
69 Not Used
70 Spare
71 Spare
72 Spare
73 Spare
74 Spare
75 Fuse Puller
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7-17 At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or
miss areas of the windshield. Also see ªWiper Blades,
Cleaningº in the Index.Weatherstrip Lubrication
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp
weather more frequent application may be required. See
ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº in the Index.
Automatic Transaxle Check
Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed.
See ªAutomatic Transaxle Fluidº in the Index.
A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system
and repair if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges
and latches, including those for the hood, rear
compartment, glove box door, console door and any
folding seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
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7-18
Starter Switch Check
CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. See ªParking Brakeº in the Index if necessary.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn
off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
If the starter works in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See ªParking Brakeº
in the Index if necessary.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the ON position,
but don't start the engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle needs service.
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