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Maintenance Information - Dakota: Overview Dodge Dakota Sport

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MODEL IDENTIFICATION

Note. For scheduled maintenance intervals and the related fluid capacities, fluid specifications and labor times for major service intervals, see SCHEDULED SERVICES article in this section. Warranty information and specifications for fluid capacities, lubrication specifications, wheel and tire size, and battery type are covered in this article.

FUSE PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1987 MODELS)

The fuse block is to the left of the steering column, under the instrument panel.

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: FUSE PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1987 MODELS)
Scheme 2: FUSE PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1987 MODELS)

Fuse & Circuit Breaker Identification

  1. 1 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Hazard Flasher & Turn Signals Panel Indicator, Side Marker Lights
  2. 2 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Back-Up Lights, A/C Fan & Clutch Relay Coil
  3. 3 - (Blank)
  4. 4 - 30 Amp (Green) - A/C Or Heater Blower Motor
  5. 5 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Taillights, Park, Side Marker, License & Panel Lights
  6. 6 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Stoplight, Dome & Ignition Switch Light, Time Delay Relay, Courtesy Light
  7. 7 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Horn & Relay, Cigarette Lighter, Radio & Clock Memory, Key-In & Headlight Buzzer
  8. 8 - (Blank)
  9. 9 - 10 Amp (Red) - Radio & Clock Power
  10. 10 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Turn Signal & Front Side Marker Lights
  11. 11 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Windshield Wiper & Washers
  12. 12 - 3 Amp (Violet) - Cluster, A/C & Heater Control, Cigarette Lighter Light, Ash Tray & Radio Lights
  13. 13 - 5 Amp (Tan) - Fuel Gauge, BRAKE Warning, Oil Gauge, Tempurature Gauge, Seat Belt Warning-Buzzer, Volt Gauge, Speed Control, Oil & Temperature Lights, Fuel Pacer System
  14. 14 - (Blank)
  15. 15 - (Blank)
  16. 16 - (Blank)
  17. 17 - Relay - Hazard Flasher Warning
  18. 18 - Relay - Relay
  19. 19 - Circuit Breaker - Example
  20. 20 - Relay - Turn Signal Flasher
  21. 21 - Buzzer - Warning
  22. 22 - Relay - Horn

FUSE PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1988 MODELS)

The fuse block is to the left of the steering column, under the instrument panel.

  1. 1 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Hazard Flasher, Turn Signals Panel Indicator, Side Marker Lights
  2. 2 - 20 Amp (Red) - Back-Up Lights, A/C Fan & Clutch Relay Coil
  3. 3 - 30 Amp (Circuit Breaker) - Power Windows
  4. 4 - 30 Amp (Green) - A/C Or Heater Blower Motor
  5. 5 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Taillights, Park, Side Marker, Clock & Radio Display, Intensity, Licence & Panel Lights
  6. 6 - 10 Amp (Red) - Stoplight Buzzer
  7. 7 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Horn & Relay, Cigarette Lighter, Radio & Clock Memory, Key-In & Headlight Buzzer
  8. 8 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Power Door Locks
  9. 9 - 10 Amp (Red) - Radio
  10. 10 - 20 Amp (Red) - Turn Signals
  11. 11 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Windshield Wiper & Washers
  12. 12 - 4 Amp (Pink) - Cluster, A/C & Heater Control, Cigarette Lighter Light, Ash Tray
  13. 13 - 5 Amp (Tan) - Fuel Gauge, BRAKE Warning, Oil Gauge, Temperature Gauge, Seat Belt Warning-Buzzer, Volt Gauge, Speed Control, Oil & Temperature Lights
  14. 14 - 5 Amp - Dome Light, Power Mirrors, Radio & Clock Memory, Glove Box, Underhood, Under Panel Courtesy Lights, Ignition Time Delay Relay, Key-In Light
  15. 15 - (Blank)
  16. 16 - (Blank) - 1987-88
  17. 17 - Relay - Hazard Flasher Warning
  18. 18 - Relay - Relay
  19. 19 - Circuit Breaker - Example
  20. 20 - Relay - - Turn Signal Flasher
  21. 21 - Buzzer - Warning
  22. 22 - Relay - Horn

FUSE PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1989 MODELS)

The fuse block is to the left of the steering column, under the instrument panel.

  1. 1 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Hazard Flasher
  2. 2 - 10 Amp (Red) - Back-Up Lights, A/C Clutch Cycling Switch
  3. 3 - 30 Amp (Circuit Breaker) - Power Windows
  4. 4 - 30 Amp (Green) - A/C Or Heater Blower Motor
  5. 5 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Taillights, Park, Side Marker, Clock & Radio Display, Intensity, License & Panel Lights
  6. 6 - 10 Amp (Red) - Stoplight, Key-In & Headlight-On Buzzer
  7. 7 - 15 Amp (Lt. Blue) - Horn & Relay, Cigarette Lighter & Tachometer
  8. 8 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Power Door Locks
  9. 9 - 10 Amp (Red) - Radio
  10. 10 - 10 Amp (Red) - Turn Signals, Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Module
  11. 11 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Windshield Wiper & Washers
  12. 12 - 4 Amp (Pink) - Cluster Lights, A/C & Heater Control, Cigarette Lighter Light, Ash Tray
  13. 13 - 5 Amp (Tan) - Fuel, Oil, Voltage & Temperature Gauges, Overdrive, ANTI- LOCK, Trans Oil Temperature, CHECK ENGINE, Shift Indicator, Four Wheel Drive, Low Washer Fluid, BRAKE Warning Lights, Speed Control, Low Fuel Relay, Seat Belt Warning Buzzer
  14. 14 - 5 Amp (Tan) - Dome Light, Power Mirrors, Radio & Clock Memory, Glove Box, Underhood, Under Panel Courtesy Light, Ignition, Time Delay Relay, Key-In Light
  15. 15 - (Blank)
  16. 16 - (Blank)

FUSE PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1990-91 MODELS)

The fuse block is to the left of the steering column, under the instrument panel.

  1. 1 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Hazard Flasher
  2. 2 - 10 Amp (Red) - Back-Up Lights, A/C Clutch Cycling Switch
  3. 3 - 30 Amp (C/B) - Power Windows
  4. 4 - 30 Amp (Green) - A/C Or Heater Blower Motor
  5. 5 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Taillights, Park, Side Marker Lights, Clock & Radio Display Intensity, License & Panel Lights
  6. 6 - 10 Amp (Red) - Anti-Lock Brake Module, Stoplight, Buzzers
  7. 7 - 15 Amp (Lt. Blue) - Horn & Relay, Tachometer
  8. 8 - 8 Amp (Yellow) - Power Door Locks
  9. 9 - 10 Amp (Red) - Radio
  10. 10 - 10 Amp (Red) - Turn Signals, Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Module
  11. 11 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Windshield Wiper & Washers
  12. 12 - 15 Amp (Lt. Blue) - Cigarette Lighter
  13. 13 - 5 Amp (Tan) - Gauges, Indicator Lights, Speed Control, Warning Buzzers
  14. 14 - 5 Amp (Tan) - Dome Light, Power Mirrors, Radio & Clock Memory, Interior Lights, Reading Lights, Time/Delay Relay & Underhood Light
  15. 15 - (Blank)
  16. 16 - 4 Amp (Pink) - Cluster Lights, A/C & Heater Controls, Cigarette Lighter Light & Ash Tray Light, Radio Lights & Overdrive Switch Light
  17. 17 - Relay - Hazard Flasher Warning
  18. 18 - Relay - Relay
  19. 19 - Circuit Breaker - Example
  20. 20 - Relay - Turn Signal Flasher
  21. 21 - Buzzer - Warning
  22. 22 - Relay - Horn

FUSE PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1992-96 MODELS)

The fuse block is to the left of the steering column, under the instrument panel.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: FUSE PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1992-96 MODELS)
Scheme 3: FUSE PANEL IDENTIFICATION (1992-96 MODELS)

Fuse Identification

  1. 1 - 30 Amp (Green) - A/C Or Heater Blower Motor
  2. 2 - 30 Amp (Circuit Breaker) - Power Windows
  3. 3 - 10 Amp (Red) (1992-93) - Back-Up Lights, A/C Electronic Cycling Switch 15 Amp (Lt Blue) (1994-96) - Back-Up Lights, Airbag Module, Overhead Console
  4. 4 - Not Used (1992) - 5 Amp (Tan) (1993-96) - ABS Brake System
  5. 5 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Power Door Locks
  6. 6 - 15 Amp (Lt. Blue) - Horn, Tachometer
  7. 7 - 10 Amp (Red) - Anti-Lock Brake Module, Stoplights, Buzzers
  8. 8 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Taillights, Park, Side Marker Lights, Clock & Radio Display Intensity, License & Panel Lights
  9. 9 - 15 Amp (Lt. Blue) - Cigarette Lighter
  10. 10 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Windshield Washers & Wipers
  11. 11 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Turn Signals, Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Module
  12. 12 - 10 Amp (Red) - Radio
  13. 13 - 4 Amp (Pink) - Cluster Lights, A/C & Heater Controls, Cigarette Lighter Light & Ash Receiver Light, Radio Lights & Overdrive Switch Light
  14. 14 - Not Used (1992-93) 15 Amp (Lt. Blue) (1994-96) - Airbag Module, Speedometer, Guages, Telltales
  15. 15 - 2 Amp (Gray) - Speed Control
  16. 16 - 5 Amp (Tan) (1992-93) - Gauges & Indicator Lights: Low Oil Light, Low Washer Light, Service Reminder Light, Transmission Oil Light, Brake Warning Light, Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light, Fuel Pacer Light, 4WD Indicator Light, Malfunction Indicator Light, Warning Buzzer, Overdrive Switch 5 Amp (Tan) (1994-96) - Transmission Oil Temperature Lamp, 4WD Lamp, Overdrive Module Seat Belt Warning Buzzer.
  17. 17 - (Blank)
  18. 18 - (Blank)
  19. 19 - (Blank)
  20. 20 - Not Used (1992-93) 25 Amp (Natural) (1994-96) - Fog Lamps and Off Road Lamps
  21. 21 - Turn Signal Flasher
  22. 22 - Time-Delay Relay
  23. 23 - Horn Relay
  24. 24 - Hazard Flasher
  25. 25 - Warning Buzzer
  26. 26 - Not Used (1992) - ABS Light Relay (1993-96)

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: UNDERHOOD POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER IDENTIFICATION (1992-96)
Scheme 4: UNDERHOOD POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER IDENTIFICATION (1992-96)
WARNINGAlways disconnect battery ground cable before servicing "high-current fuses. It is recommended that "high-current" fuses be replaced by a qualified technician.
  1. A - Not Used (1992) - 40 Amp (Green) (1993-96) - ABS System
  2. B - 30 Amp (Pink) - Starter, A/C Clutch, Radiator Fan Relay
  3. C - 40 Amp (Green) - Ignition Switch
  4. D - 30 Amp (Yellow) - SBEC (1992), Powertrain Control Module (PCM) (1993-96)
  5. E - 50 Amp (Red) - Ignition System
  6. F - 20 Amp (Blue) - Under Hood Lamp, Time Delay Relay
  7. G - 50 Amp (Red) - Headlamp Switch
  8. F1 - 20 Amp (Yellow) - Hazard Flashers
  9. F2 - 5 Amp (Tan) - Interior Lamps, Power Mirrors

Relay Identification

  1. 1 - Starter Relay
  2. 2 - A/C Clutch Relay
  3. 3 - Auto Shutdown Relay
  4. 4 - Radiator Fan Relay
  5. 5 - Fuel Pump Relay
  6. 6 - Not Used (1992) ABS Power Relay (1993-96)

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