2009 Hyundai Tucson Owner's Manual - Page 225

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6 21 CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES G200A03A-AAT G200B02JM-AAT Replacing a Fusible Link ! Replacing Accessory Fuses CAUTION: OpenReplace Good 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. G200A01JM HJM4002 A fusible link will melt if the electrical circuits from the battery are ever overloaded, thus preventing 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 in the engine compartement for easy inspection. The fuse box for the lights and other electrical accessories will be found on the left side of crash pad. Inside the box you will find a list showing the circuits protected by each fuse. 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: