2006 HONDA CIVIC COUPE engine overheat

(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(main controls)
(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)
(heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, and cruise control) (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation)
(f lat tire, dead battery, overheating, f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, f uels, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
(minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
Contents
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Index .I
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Instruments and Controls .53
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Features .109
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Bef ore Driving .179
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Driving .191
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .251
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T echnical Inf ormation .275
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .287
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .291
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Maintenance .207INDEX
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If you turn the steering wheel to the
f ull lef t or right repeatedly while
stopping or driving at very low speed,
you may f eel slightly harder steering
due to overheating of the steering
gear box.
Continuously driving under those
conditions could damage the power
steering system.
This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance. The
maintenance main items and sub
items will be displayed in the
inf ormation display. See page f or
more inf ormation on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and goes of f
af ter the engine starts. If it comes on
at any other time, there is a problem
in the electric power steering system.
If this happens, stop the vehicle in a
saf e place, and turn of f the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will not turn
of f immediately. If it does not go of f
after driving a short distance, or
comes back on again while driving,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be of f , making the
vehicle harder to steer.
To protect the engine f rom damage,
never drive with the tachometer in
its red zone. This indicator shows you when the
engine speed is near the tachometer’s
red zone. When the engine speed
gets to near the red zone, the
indicator blinks. If you exceed the
maximum speed f or the gear you are
in, the indicator stays on, and you
may f eel the engine cut in and out
due to the engine speed limiter (see
page ).
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
Maintenance Minder
IndicatorRev L imit Indicator
Si model only
Si model only
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LEV LIMIT INDICATOR
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Shif t up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th4th to 5th
5th to 6th
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking f rom the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes f rom
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Bef ore downshif ting,
make sure the engine speed will not
go into the tachometer’s red zone in
the lower gear.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
aluminum shif t lever. If you leave the
vehicle parked outside f or a long time on a hot day, be caref ul bef ore
moving the shift lever. Because of
the heat, the shift lever may be
extremely hot. If the outside
temperature is low, the shif t lever
f eels cold.
Drive in the highest gear that lets
the engine run and accelerate
smoothly. This will give you good
f uel economy and ef f ective
emissions control. The f ollowing
shif t points are recommended:
Shif t up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th4th to 5th Normal acceleration
15 mph (24 km/h)
27 mph (43 km/h)
39 mph (63 km/h)
53 mph (85 km/h) Normal acceleration
17 mph (27 km/h)
29 mph (47 km/h)
37 mph (60 km/h)
43 mph (69 km/h)
49 mph (79 km/h)
With 5-speed manual transmission With 6-speed manual transmission
On Si model
Recommended Shif t Points
Manual T ransmission
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Rapid slowing or speeding-up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .252
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Changing a Flat Tire .253
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If the Engine Won’t Start .257
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Jump Starting .259
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If the Engine Overheats .261
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .263
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Charging System Indicator .263
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .264
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Brake System Indicator .265
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Fuses .266
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Fuse Locations .270
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Emergency Towing .272
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Once your vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable f rom
your vehicle, then f rom the
booster battery. Disconnect the
positive cable f rom your vehicle,
then from the booster battery.
Keep the ends of the jumper cables
away from each other and any metal
on the vehicle until everything is
disconnected. Otherwise, you may
cause an electrical short. The pointer of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
If the vehicle overheats, you
should take immediate action. The
only indication may be the
temperature gauge climbing to or
above the red mark. Or you may
see steam or spray coming f rom
under the hood.
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral
(M/T) or Park (A/T), and set the
parking brake. Turn of f all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning indicators.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
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Jump Starting, If the Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.
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Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (seeon page ).
If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page ). Add coolant if the level is
below the MIN mark. Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum heat. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off. If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the reading
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
bef ore checking the radiator.
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Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
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Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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CONT INUED
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Economy, Fuel .185
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Emergencies .251
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Battery, Jump Starting .259
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Brake System Indicator .265
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Changing a Flat Tire .253
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Charging System Indicator .263
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Checking the Fuses .266
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Hazard Warning Flashers .72
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Jump Starting .259
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .263
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .264 ..................
Overheated Engine .261
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Towing .272
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Emergency Brake .101
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Emergency Flashers .72
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Emergency Towing .272
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Emergency Trunk Opener .89
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Emissions Controls .283
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Emissions Testing, State . 286
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 224
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
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If It Won’t Start .257
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .57, 264
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Oil Lif e Indicator .209
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 57,263
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Oil, Synthetic .221
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 220
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Overheating .261
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Specif ications .278
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Speed Limiter . 197,200
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Starting .194
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Ethanol in Gasoline .180
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 283
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Exhaust Fumes .50 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .16
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Fan Control .111
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Features .109
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 181
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .239
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Oil .222
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 72
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 253
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 228
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Brake .230
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Clutch .230
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Manual Transmission . 229
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Power Steering .231
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Windshield Washer . 227
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .167
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Folding Rear Seat .94
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Four-way Flashers .72
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Disposal of Used Oil .224
Doors .
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 78
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Locking and Unlocking . 77
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Power Door Locks .78
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 280
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .195
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .191
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Economy .185
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 239
Index
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Gas Mileage, Improving .185
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Gasohol .180
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Gasoline .180
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Gauge .66
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
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Octane Requirement .180
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Tank, Ref ueling .181
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Gas Station Procedures .181 Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .66
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Fuel .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .198
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Manual Transmission .196
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Glove Box .103
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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(GAWR) .189
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) .189
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 232
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 72
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .232
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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High Beam Indicator . 61
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Reminder Beeper .70
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 232
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Turning on .70
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Head Restraints .93
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Heated Mirrors .101
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Heating and Cooling .110 .............
High Altitude, Starting at . 194
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High Beam Lever .70
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High-mount Brake Light . 237
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 182
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Horn .68
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Hydraulic Clutch .231
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 276
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If the Engine Overheats . 261
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If the Engine Wont Start . 257
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .74
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Switch .76
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Timing Control System . 284
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Immobilizer System .75
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 59
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .58
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Charging System . 57,263
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Cruise Control .61
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .61
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Front Airbags .9 ,23
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .90
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Airbags .9, 23
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Fuel .180
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 66
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Economy .185
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Fill Door and Cap .181
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Gauge .66
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
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Octane Requirement . 180
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Oxygenated .180
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Tank, Ref ueling .181
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Fuse Locations .270
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Fuses, Checking the .266
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