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This article provides a detailed overview of the fuse box diagrams for the first-generation Chrysler PT Cruiser, covering the 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 model years.
Fuse #20 in the underhood fuse block protects the power outlet and cigarette lighter circuits.
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The underhood fuse block (Power Distribution Center) is located adjacent to the air cleaner housing.
General view (gasoline engine).
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| No. | Circuit Description | Amperage |
| R1 | Horn Relay | |
| R2 | Fuel Pump Relay | |
| R3 | Automatic Shutdown (ASD) Relay | |
| R4 | Starter Motor Relay | |
| R5 | A/C Compressor Clutch Relay | |
| R6 | Excluding 2.4L Turbo: Radiator Cooling Fan (High Speed) Relay | |
| R7 | Radiator Cooling Fan (Low Speed) Relay | |
| R8 | Gasoline: Transmission Control Relay | |
| Diesel: Cabin Heater Relay No. 2 | ||
| R9 | Gasoline: Unused | |
| Diesel: Cabin Heater Relay No. 1 | ||
| R10 | Gasoline: Unused | |
| Diesel: Glow Plug Relay | ||
| 2.4L Turbo: Radiator Cooling Fan (High Speed) Relay | ||
| R11 | Diesel: Fuel Heater Relay | |
| 1 | Ignition Switch - Transmission Control Module (TCM); Gasoline - Powertrain Control Module (PCM); Diesel - Engine Control Module (ECM); Interior Fuse Block Fuses #9–16; Starter Motor Relay |
30 A |
| 2 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Module | 40 A |
| 3 | Ignition Switch - Interior Fuse Block Fuses #5, #6, #7, and #CB2 | 40 A |
| 4 | Interior Fuse Block Fuses #4 and #17; Heated Seat Relay | 40 / 20 / 30 A |
| 5 | Excluding 2.4L Turbo: Radiator Cooling Fan (High/Low Speed) | 40 A |
| 2.4L Turbo: Radiator Cooling Fan (Low Speed) | ||
| 6 | Power Seat Switch | 20 A |
| 2.4L Turbo: Radiator Cooling Fan (High Speed) | 50 A | |
| 7 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Module | 20 / 30 A |
| 8 | Interior Fuse Block Fuse #18; Rear Window Defogger | 40 A |
| 9 | Diesel: Cabin Heater Relay No. 1 | 40 A |
| 10 | Interior Fuse Block Fuses #1, #2, #3, and #CB1 | 40 A |
| 11 | A/C Compressor Clutch Relay | 10 A |
| 12 | ABS Module, Stop Lamp Switch, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL), Stop Lamps; Gasoline: Powertrain Control Module (PCM); Diesel: Engine Control Module (ECM) |
15 A |
| 13 | Gasoline: Automatic Shutdown (ASD) Relay - Alternator, Oxygen (O2) Sensor, Noise Suppressor, Ignition Coil, Fuel Injectors; 2.4L Turbo: Surge Valve Solenoid and Cooling Fan Motor; Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Fuel Pump Relay, Data Link Connector (DLC) |
20 A |
| Diesel: Automatic Shutdown (ASD) Relay - Cabin Heater Relays No. 1 and No. 2, Fuel Heater Relay, A/C Compressor Clutch Relay, Glow Plug Relay, Radiator Cooling Fan (High Speed) Relay, Wastegate Solenoid, Swirl Solenoid, Radiator Cooling Fan (Low Speed) Relay, EGR Solenoid, Fuel Pump Relay, Camshaft Position Sensor, Alternator, Fuel Pressure Solenoid, Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor; Data Link Connector (DLC), Engine Control Module (ECM) |
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| 14 | Horn | 15 A |
| 15 | Transmission Control - Relay and Module (TCM), Pressure Switch Assembly, Transmission Solenoid Pack | 20 A |
| 16 | High Beam Headlamps | 15 A |
| 17 | Unused | - |
| 18 | Reading Lamps, Radio, Intrusion Sensor, Dome Lamp, Vanity Lamps, Cargo Area Lamp, Overhead Console Module, Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS), Power Mirror Switch, Instrument Cluster, Hazard Warning Lamps, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Module | 15 A |
| Interior Fuse Block Fuse #13; Radio, Alarm Siren | 20 A | |
| 19 | Multi-Function Switch | 15 A |
| 20 | Front and Rear Power Outlets, Ignition Switch, Cigarette Lighter | 20 A |
| 21 | Diesel: Fuel Pump Relay - Fuel Pump Module, Fuel Heater Relay, Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Heater | 15 A |
| 22 | Headlamp Switch - Instrument Cluster and Fog Lamps | 20 A |
| 23 | Unused | - |
Passenger Compartment Fuse Block
Located on the left side of the instrument panel, behind the access cover.
General view.
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| No. | Circuit Description | Amperage |
| R1 | Heated Seat Relay (Right-Hand Drive) / Headlamp Relay (Left-Hand Drive) | - |
| R2 | Heated Seat Relay (Left-Hand Drive) / Headlamp Relay (Right-Hand Drive) | - |
| R3 | Unused | - |
| CB1 | Headlamp Switch (Through 2001) | 25 A |
| CB2 | Convertible: Driver and Passenger Power Window Modules Front Power Window Switch |
20 A |
| 1 | Through 2001: Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Module (Multi-Function Switch, Instrument Cluster, Radio, Tail and Stop Lamps, Door Lock Switch, Power Mirror Switch, Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps, Left/Right Headlamp Leveling Modules, Rear Turn Signal Lamps, License Plate Lamp) | 10 A |
| 2002 and Newer: Headlamp Switch, Fuses #8, #19, #20, Headlamp Relay, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Module, Instrument Cluster, Underhood Fuse Block Fuse #16 | 25 A | |
| 2 | Headlamp Switch (Door Lock Switch, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Module, Instrument Cluster, Front Park and Turn Signal Lamps, City Lamps, License Plate Lamp, Tail and Stop Lamps, Power Mirror Switch) | 15 A |
| 3 | Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Module (Instrument Cluster, Multi-Function Switch, Radio, Tail/Stop Lamps, Door Lock Switch, Power Mirror Switch, Left and Right Headlamp Leveling Modules, Front Turn and Park Signal Lamps, Rear Turn Signal Lamps, License Plate Lamp) | 20 A |
| 4 | 2002 and Newer: Power Seat Switch; Through 2001: Driver Heated Seat Module, Driver Heated Seat Switch |
20 A |
| 5 | Airbag Control Module / Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) | 10 A |
| 6 | Heated Seat Relay, Rear Window Defogger Switch; Manual Transmission: Back-Up Lamp Switch; Automatic Transmission: Transmission Range Sensor |
10 A |
| 7 | HVAC Blower Motor | 25 A |
| 8 | 2002 and Newer: Headlamp Switch - Front Fog Lamps, Instrument Cluster Through 2001: Headlamp Switch - Front Fog Lamps, Instrument Cluster; Headlamp Relay - High Beam Headlamps |
15 A |
| 9 | Airbag Control Module / Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), Left and Right Side Impact Airbag Control Modules | 10 A |
| 10 | Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Instrument Cluster, Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) | 10 A |
| 11 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Module; Gasoline: Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Fuel Pump Relay; Diesel: Engine Control Module (ECM); 1.6L: Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Purge Solenoid; 2.4L Turbo: Throttle Inlet Pressure Solenoid |
10 A |
| 12 | A/C Compressor Clutch Relay, EVAP Leak Detection Pump (LDP); Excluding 2.4L Turbo: Radiator Cooling Fan (High Speed) Relay, Radiator Cooling Fan (Low Speed) Relay; Automatic Transmission: Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Solenoid, Transmission Control Module (TCM) |
10 A |
| 13 | Through 2001: Radio 2002 and Newer: Intrusion Sensor, Dome Lamp, Power Mirror Switch, Vanity Lamps, Overhead Console Module, Instrument Cluster, Cargo Area Lamp, Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS), Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Module |
10 A |
| 14 | Convertible: Driver and Passenger Power Window Modules, Compass System, Radio, Temperature/Rearview Mirror Module; 2002 and Newer: Reading Lamps, Radio, Overhead Console Module, Satellite Radio, Moonroof, Rearview Mirror, Power Antenna, Hands-Free System; Through 2001: Overhead Console Module, Moonroof |
20 A |
| 15 | Multi-Function Switch, Front Wiper Motor and Wiper/Washer Switch, Rear Wiper Switch and Motor | 20 A |
| 16 | 2002 and Newer: Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Instrument Cluster, AutoStick Switch | 10 A |
| 17 | Through 2001: Passenger Heated Seat Module and Switch | 20 A |
| 2002 and Newer: Heated Seat Relay - Heated Seat Module, Driver and Passenger Heated Seat Switches | 15 A | |
| 18 | Heated Mirrors | 10 A |
| 19 | Right Low Beam Headlamp | 10 A |
| 20 | Left and Right Headlamp Leveling Modules, Headlamp Leveling Switch, Left Low Beam Headlamp | 10 A |