Dodge Neon / Neon SRT-4. Manual - part 226
to distribute electrical current to many of the acces-
sory systems in the vehicle.
The Fuse Block is positioned on a mounting
bracket up and under the left instrument panel. It is
secured by two screws. The fuse block is concealed
behind the left instrument panel end cap. The left
end cap is a snap-fit access cover that conceals the
fuse block fuses. A fuse layout placard is on the back
of the end cap to ensure proper fuse identification.
OPERATION
The fuse block houses blade-type fuses and auto-
matic resetting circuit breakers. Internal connection
of all the fuse block circuits is accomplished by an
intricate network of hard wiring and bus bars.
The fuses and circuit breakers are available for
service replacement. The fuse block unit cannot be
repaired and is only serviced as an assembly. If any
circuit or the fuse block housing is faulty or dam-
aged, the entire fuse block and instrument panel
wire harness assembly must be replaced.
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to the appro-
priate wiring information. The wiring information
includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector
repair procedures, details of wire harness routing
and retention, connector pin-out information and
location views for the various wire harness connec-
tors, splices and grounds.
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINT SYS-
TEMS
BEFORE
ATTEMPTING
ANY
STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
The Fuse Block is serviced with the instrument
panel wire harness. If service is required to the fuse
block, the entire instrument panel harness must be
replaced.
(1) Remove the instrument panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT
PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL).
(2) With the instrument panel removed, disassem-
ble the instrument panel enough to gain access to all
screws and connectors.
(3) Remove instrument panel wire harness with
fuse block.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the instrument panel wire harness to
the instrument panel.
(2) Install all items removed from the instrument
panel to gain access to the wire harness.
(3) Install the instrument panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT
PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION).
POWER DISTRIBUTION
CENTER
DESCRIPTION
The Power Distribution system for this vehicle pro-
vides a safe, reliable, centralized and convenient
means to access distribution of the electrical current
required to operate all of the electrical systems. At
the same time, these systems were designed to pro-
vide centralized locations for conducting diagnosis of
faulty circuits, and for sourcing the additional cur-
rent requirements of many aftermarket vehicle acces-
sory and convenience items.
The power distribution system for this vehicle con-
sist of the following components:
• Fuses
• Fuse cartridges
• Fusible links
• Automatic resetting circuit breakers
• Relays
• Flashers
• Timers
• Circuit splice blocks
• Power Distribution Center (PDC)
All of the electrical current distributed throughout
this vehicle is directed through the Power Distribu-
tion Center (PDC). The molded plastic PDC housing
is located in the left front corner of the engine com-
partment, just rearward of the air cleaner housing
and left of the battery.
All of the current from the generator cable connec-
tion goes to the battery through a 140 ampere fusible
link that is secured with a nut to the positive battery
cable terminal. The PDC houses up to ten cartridge
fuses, which replace all in-line fusible links. The PDC
also houses up to twelve mini fuses (blade-type), up
to three full International Standards Organization
(ISO) relays, and up to eight mini International
Standards Organization (ISO) relays. Internal con-
nection of all the PDC circuits is accomplished by an
intricate network of hard wiring and bus bars. For
complete circuit diagrams, refer to the appropriate
wiring information.
REMOVAL
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to the
appropriate wiring information. The wiring
information includes wiring diagrams, proper
wire and connector repair procedures, details
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FUSE BLOCK (Continued)