Hyundai 2004 Santa Fe User Manual

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

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CHECKING AND REPLACING
FUSES

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G200B01A-AAT

Replacing Accessory Fuses

CAUTION:

When replacing a fusible link, never use
anything but a new fusible link with the
same or lower amperage rating. Never use
a piece of wire or a higher-rated fusible link.
This could result in serious damage and
create a fire hazard.

The fuse box for the lights and other electrical
accessories will be found low on the dashboard
on the driver's side. Inside the box you will find
a list showing the circuits protected by each
fuse.

HSM391

If any of your car's lights or other electrical
accessories stop working, a blown (open) fuse
could be the reason. If the fuse has opened, you
will see that the metal strip inside the fuse has
melted through. If you suspect a blown fuse,
follow this procedure:

1. Turn off the ignition and all other switches.
2. Open the fuse box and examine each fuse.

Remove each fuse by pulling it toward you
(a small "fuse puller" tool is contained in the
fuse box to simplify this operation).

3. Be sure to check all other fuses even if you

find one that appears to have opened.

HSM390

G200A02A-AAT

Replacing a Fusible Link

A fusible link will melt if the electrical circuits from
the battery are ever overloaded, thus prevent-
ing damage to the entire wiring harness. (This
could be caused by a short in the system
drawing too much current.) If this ever happens,
have a Hyundai dealer determine the cause,
repair the system and replace the fusible link.
The fusible links are located in a relay box for
easy inspection.

G200A01L

Good

Open-
Replace

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