1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 281

Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal If due circuit breaker and a fuse. the motor overheats to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, be sure to have fixed. it NOTICE: Don't add anything electrical your vehicle to unless you check with your retailer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn't be covered by 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 add anything electrical to your vehicle, "Servicing see Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle"in the Index. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the panel protect the power fuse windows and other power accessories. When the current loadis too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. Maxifuse@/Relay Center To to check the fuses in this underhood fuse center, turn the two knobs one-quarter a turn to the left of (counterclockwise) and loosenthe metal wing nut on the passenger's side of the cover. Then remove the cover. The inside of the cover has a chart that explains the by features and controls controlled each fuse and relay. Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected an internal by circuit breaker. An electrical overload will cause the off, off. lamps to go on and or in some cases to remain If this happens, have your headlamp system checked right away. 6-52