1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner's Manual - Page 284

Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse.If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have it fixed. NOTICE: Don't add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your retailer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle by and the damage wouldn't be covered your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle" in the Index. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-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. Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by separate left and right headlamp fuses in the underhood electrical center. An electrical overload will cause alamp to go off and remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp system checked right away. 6-56