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Maintenance Information: Overview Mercury Sable III

Procedures 2 illustrations ~655 words

Interior Fuse Panel Identification

Fuse panel is located to left of steering column under instrument panel. To expose fuse panel, pull release bar up with right hand and pull panel down with left hand.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Interior Fuse Panel Identification

Fuse & Circuit Breaker Identification

  1. 1 - Not Used
  2. 2 - 5 Amp (Tan) Instrument Illumination
  3. 3 - 10 Amp (Red) Left Headlamp (Low-Beam)
  4. 4 - 10 Amp (Red) Right Headlamp (Low-Beam)
  5. 5 - 5 Amp (Tan) Brake/Shift Interlock, Rear Defroster
  6. 6 - 15 Amp (Light Blue) MLPS Switch, Backup Lamps, Speed Control, Climate Control
  7. 7 - 10 Amp (Red) MLPS Switch, Starter Relay
  8. 8 - 5 Amp (Tan) Power Antenna, Radio Control Unit, GEM
  9. 9 - 10 Amp (Red) ABS Brake System, Central Temperature Monitor
  10. 10 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Electronic Engine Control (EEC) Relay, Ignition Coil, Passive Anti-Theft System, Radio
  11. 11 - 5 Amp (Tan) Air Bag Indicator, Instrument Cluster
  12. 12 - 5 Amp (Tan) Instrument Cluster, Autolamps, Transmission Control Switch, Integrated Control Panel, GEM
  13. 13 - 5 Amp (Tan) Air Bag, Blower Motor, Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
  14. 14 - 5 Amp (Tan) Lamp Outage Indication, Semi-Active Suspension (SHO Only)
  15. 15 - 10 Amp (Red) Multi-Function Switch, (Turn Signal)
  16. 16 - Not Used
  17. 17 - 30 Amp (Light Green) Wiper System (Front)
  18. 18 - 5 Amp (Tan) Headlamp Switch
  19. 19 - 15 Amp (Light Blue) Wiper System (Rear)
  20. 20 - 5 Amp (Tan) Integrated Control Panel, Remote Entry, Cigar Lighter
  21. 21 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Cigar Lighter
  22. 22 - 5 Amp (Tan) Power Mirrors, Power Antenna, Decklid Lamps, Autolamps
  23. 23 - 5 Amp (Tan) Wiper System, Variable Assist Steering, Remote Entry, Anti-Theft Variable Assist Power Steering
  24. 24 - 5 Amp (Tan) Radio
  25. 25 - 15 Amp (Light Blue) Integrated Control Panel Speedometer, Electronic Automatic Temperature Control Module
  26. 26 - 15 Amp (Light Blue) Trunklid
  27. 27 - 10 Amp (Red) Battery Saver Relay
  28. 28 - 15 Amp (Light Blue) Brake Lamps, Stop Control
  29. 29 - 15 Amp (Light Blue) Multi-Function Switch, Hazard Flashers
  30. 30 - 15 Amp (Light Blue) Headlamps (High-Beam), Daytime Running Lamps, Instrument Cluster
  31. 31 - 5 Amp (Tan) Tail Lamp Feed
  32. 32 - 10 Amp (Red) Integrated Control Panel, Heated Mirrors
  33. 33 - 5 Amp (Tan) Power Windows, Lock Illumination

Relay Identification

  1. 34 - Battery Saver Relay
  2. 35 - Driver Door Unlock Relay
  3. 36 - Rear Defroster Relay
  4. 37 - Interior Lamps Relay
  5. 38 - One Touch Window Down Relay
  6. 39 - Accessory Delay Relay

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Underhood Power Distribution Fuse and Relay Identification
WARNINGAlways disconnect battery ground cable before servicing "high-current fuses. It is recommended that "high-current" fuses be replaced by a qualified technician.
  1. Maxi Fuses * * Mini Fuses
  2. 1 - 40 Amp (Orange) Fuse Panel
  3. 2 - 30 Amp (Light Green) Constant Control Relay Module
  4. 3 - 40 Amp (Orange) Ignition Switch, Starter Relay
  5. 4 - 30 Amp (Light Green) Accessory Delay Relay
  6. 5 - 40 Amp (Orange) Ignition Switch
  7. 6 - 30 Amp (Light Green) Power Seats
  8. 7 - 40 Amp (Orange) Rear Window Defrost Relay
  9. 8 - 30 Amp (Light Green) Thermactor Air Bypass Solenoid, EAM Solid State Relay
  10. 9 - 40 Amp (Orange) Constant Control Relay Module
  11. 10 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Constant Control Relay Module
  12. 11 - 40 Amp (Orange) Blower Motor Relay
  13. 12 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Semi-Active Ride Control Module
  14. 13 - 40 Amp (Orange) Anti-Lock Motor Module
  15. 14 - Not Used
  16. 15 - 15 Amp (Blue) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module
  17. 16 - 10 Amp (Blue) Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor
  18. 17 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Rear Control Unit, CD Changer
  19. 18 - 30 Amp (Light Green) Anti-Lock Brake Module
  20. 19 - 15 Amp (Blue) Horn Relay, Powertrain Control Module
  21. 20 - 15 Amp (Blue) Headlamp Switch, Autolamp Park Relay
  22. 21 - Not Used
  23. 22 - 30 Amp (Light Green) Autolamps Relay, Multi-Function Switch, Headlamp Switch
  24. 23 - N/A
  25. 24 - N/A
  26. 25 - N/A
  27. 26 - 30 Amp (Light Green) Generator/Voltage Regulator
  28. 27 - N/A
  29. 28 - 15 Amp (Blue) Heated Oxygen Sensors, Canister Vent
  30. 29 - N/A
  31. 30 - N/A
  32. 31 - N/A
  33. 32 - N/A
  34. 33 - N/A