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Power Distribution System: Notes

Fig 1: Fuse/Relay Blocks (1 And 2) And Power Distribution Center
GC0065887Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

This section describes the power distribution components used on this model as well as the methods in which battery voltage and charging system voltage is distributed throughout the vehicle. All vehicles are equipped with a starter battery located in a floor well forward of the driver front seat and some vehicles may be equipped with an optional auxiliary battery located in the left engine compartment. The actual configuration of the power distribution components depends on the vehicle specific equipment, option level and add on accessories.

The power distribution system for this vehicle consists of the following major components:

  1. Fuse/Relay Block #1 (1)
  2. Power Distribution Center (PDC) (2)
  3. Fuse/Relay Block #2 (3)

The power distribution system also incorporates various types of circuit control and protection devices, including:

  1. 300 amp melting fuse in the positive battery cable
  2. Micro Relays
  3. Cube Relays
  4. Automatic Resetting Circuit Breakers
  5. Maxi Fuses
  6. Standard Blade Type Fuses
  7. Bolt-On MIDI Fuses
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