1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 311

Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuitbreaker in thelamp switch. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on andoff, or in somecases to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp system checked right away. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle areprotected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.If the band isbroken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace abad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by acircuit breaker and a fuse.If the motor overheats due toheavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, be sure to get it fixed. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the circuit breakerhelaypanel 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. problem on the road and don't have If you ever have a a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same amperage. Just pick some feature your vehicle that of you can get along without -- like the radio orcigarette lighter -- and use its fuse, if it is the right amperage. Replace it as soon as you can. There are four fuseblocks in your vehicle: the instrument panel fuse block, the circuit breakerhelay panel, the Anti-Lock Brake System junction block fuse and the injector fuse. 6-55