1996 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 287

MaxifusedRelay Center Driver's Side Fuse Block To check the fuses in this underhoodfuse center, turn the two knobs one-quarter a turn counterclockwise of and loosenthe metal wing nut on passenger's sideof the the cover. Then remove the cover. inside of the The cover has a chart that explains the features and controls controlled by each fuse and relay. Fuses and Circuit -_lkers Br The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuitsby a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of damage causedby 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 the identical size of and rating. If you ever have a problem on the road don't have a and spare fuse,you can "borrow" one that has the same amperage. Just pick somefeature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette -lighter -- and use itsfuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can. The driver's sidefuse block is to the of the steering left wheel, under the instrument panel. Snap off the cover to reveal the fuses. find afuse You'll puller clipped to the inside the cover. Place the wide of end of the fuse puller over the plastic endthe fuse. of Squeeze the ends over the and pull it out. fuse Spare fuses are located in the slots labeled "Spare" on the following chart. the When finished, replace cover by snapping it back up into place. There are twofuse blocks in your vehicle: the driver's side and passenger's side blocks. fuse 6-55