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The fuses are of the miniaturized (compact) size and are located on a fuse block, they provide increased circuit protection and reliability. Access to the fuse block is gained through the glove box opening. Each fuse receptacle is marked as to the circuit it protects and the correct amperage of the fuse.
REPLACEMENT
Pull the fuse from the fuse block.
Inspect the fuse element (through the clear plastic body) to the blade terminal for defects.
When replacing the fuse, DO NOT use one of higher amperage.
to DIY needs a replacement fuse block from a wrecker with a bit of the loom wiring as a colour guide then you rewire one fuse/relay connection at a time
My info shows the ECC fuse 10Amp powers the Lift gate lock relay. this is the only Info I have so far. the ECC fuse is located in the instrument panel Fuse block. That fuse block should be at the left end of the dash. You have to have the drivers door open to access it. the fuse will be on the left side of the fuse block bottom corner just above the 25Amp circuit breaker for the LT doors. when you remove the fuse make sure the connection in the fuse block are not heated looking or that the fuse block itself is not melted looking. If so you have a loose connection there. you can try to close / tighten the connection with a small pick. bend the connection point closed so it will be tighter in the fuse when you install the fuse.
Locate the fuse for the circuit in question.
NOTE: When replacing the fuse, always use a replacement fuse of the same amperage value. NEVER use one with a higher amperage rating. On some vehicles, you may have to remove a cover for access to the main fuse block The fuse panel cover has a label with the fuse designations on it
Check the fuse by pulling it from the fuse block and observing the element. If it is broken, install a replacement fuse the same amperage rating. If the fuse blows again, check the circuit for a short to ground or faulty device in the circuit protected by the fuse. Locate the fuse which needs to be checked . . .
. . . then pull it out of the fuse block
Fig. 1: Fuse locations and component identification
Fig. 2: After you pull the fuse from the block, check the element
Fig. 3: Visual examination will reveal a blown fuse, but it should not be replaced until repairs are made
Continuity can also be checked with the fuse installed in the fuse block with the use of a test light connected across the 2 test points on the end of the fuse. If the test light lights, replace the fuse. Check the circuit for a short to ground or faulty device in the circuit protected by the fuse.
The fuse block is located under the instrument panel to the left of the steering
column. The fuse block should be visible from underneath the steering
column, near the pedal bracket. If the panel is not visible, check for
a removable compartment door or trim panel which may be used on later
models to hide the block. Each fuse block uses miniature fuses
(normally plug-in blade terminal-type for these vehicles) which are
designed for increased circuit protection and greater reliability. The
compact plug-in or blade terminal design allows for fingertip removal
and replacement.
Fig. 1: Remove the compartment door/trim panel for access to the fuse block
The "fuse block" is simply the plastic housing (typically square) that all the replaceable fuses are inserted in. There should be all the fuses plugged in and in one corner is the flasher ..
if you look in your fuse block there are multiple little fuses and larger block fuses, if you look at the diagram about the fuse block find out wich large block fuse is the one to make your lights flash and replace the defected one with a new one
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