1998 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 309

Headlamps The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to goon and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away. replace a bad fuse with a newone of the identical size and rating. If you ever have a problem on road and don't have a the spare fuse,you can borrow one that has same the amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without -- like the radio or cigarette lighter -- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a fuse and an internal circuit breaker. 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 and not snow,etc., be sure to get it fixed. Instrument PanelFuse Block The interior fuse center is on the passenger's sideof the vehicle, under the instrument panel and under the toe-board. Remove the toe-board and carpet covering to access thefuse block. Then turn the fuse block door knob and pull the door to access the fuses. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power seats 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 or goes away. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of maxi-fuses, mini-fuses and circuit breakers. 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