Fuses and circuit breakers, Instrument panel fuse block – Oldsmobile 2001 Bravada User Manual

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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

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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 some feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without

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like the radio or cigarette

lighter

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and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.

Replace it as soon as you can.

Instrument Panel Fuse Block

The fuse block is located
at the driver’s end of the
instrument panel.

Remove the cover by turning the fastener
counterclockwise. Extra fuses and the fuse extractor
are provided in the cover. To reinstall the fuse panel
cover, push in and turn the fastener clockwise.

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