The Chrysler PT Cruiser (2001-2010) comes in various types, including the standard wagon and convertible models. Known for its retro design, it offers features such as power windows, air conditioning, and an advanced audio system. Higher trims include leather seating, sunroof, and turbocharged engine options.
The vehicle’s fuse box, located under the dashboard and in the engine compartment, protects essential systems like the headlights, air conditioning, and radio. If any of these systems stop working, a blown fuse might be the cause, protecting the circuits from electrical damage.
The PT Cruiser’s relays manage crucial functions such as the starter, cooling fans, and fuel pump. These relays act as switches, allowing low-current circuits to control high-current components. A faulty relay can lead to starting issues, engine overheating, or fuel delivery problems.
Regular maintenance of the fuse box and relays ensures the PT Cruiser’s features remain functional, avoiding potential electrical failures and keeping the car running efficiently.
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(2001-2010) Chrysler PT Cruiser fuse box and relay with Diagram
WARNING
- Never replace a fuse with one that has a higher amperage rating.
- A fuse with a too-high amperage could damage the electrical part and cause a fire.
- On no account should fuses be repaired (e.g. patched up with tin foil or wire) as this may cause serious damage elsewhere in the electrical circuit or cause a fire.
- If a fuse blows repeatedly, do not keep replacing it. Instead, have the cause for the repeated short circuit or overload tracked and fixed.
- Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001-2010 fuse assignment
- Cigar lighter (power outlet) fuses in the Chrysler PT Cruiser are the fuse №19 (2004-2005) or fuses №11 and 16 (2006-2010) in the Engine Compartment Fuse Box.
Year of production: from 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Fuse box location
Engine Compartment
A Power Distribution Center (2001-2005) is located in the engine compartment; next to the air cleaner filter.
A label identifying the components and circuits is located on the underside of the cover.
An Integrated Power Module (2006-2010) is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly.
This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside of the cover.
Interior Fuses (2001-2005)
The fuse access panel is on the left side of the instrument panel next to the steering column.
To remove the panel, pull it out, as shown. A label identifying the components and circuits is located on the inside of the cover.
Fuse box diagrams
2001-2004
Power Distribution Center
Assignment of fuses in the Power Distribution Center (2001-2004)
| № | Amp/Color | Items Fused |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 Amp/Pink | Ignition Start |
| 2 | 40 Amp/Green | Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Pump |
| 3 | 40 Amp/Green | Ignition Run |
| 4 | 30 Amp/Blue | Heated Seats |
| 5 | 40 Amp/Green | Radiator Fan |
| 6 | 20 Amp/Blue | Power Height Adjuster |
| 7 | 30 Amp/Blue | Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Solenoid |
| 8 | 40 Amp/Green | Electric Back Light (EBL) |
| 9 | Spare | |
| 10 | 40 Amp/Green | Exterior Lighting, Remote Keyless Entry, Alarm and Door Locks |
| 11 | 10 Amp/Red | Air Conditioning (A/C) |
| 12 | 15 Amp/Lt. Blue | Stop Lights |
| 13 | 20 Amp/ Yellow | Fuel Pump/Auto Shut Down (ASD) |
| 14 | 15 Amp/Lt. Blue | Horn |
| 15 | 20 Amp/ Yellow | Electronic Automatic Transaxle (ETAX) |
| 16 | 15 Amp/Lt. Blue | Hi Beam |
| 17 | 20 Amp/ Yellow | Ignition Off Draw (IOD) |
| 18 | 15 Amp/Lt. Blue | Hazard |
| 19 | 20 Amp/ Yellow | Power Outlets |
| 20 | Spare | |
| 21 | 20 Amp/ Yellow | Fog Lights (Build-Up Export Only) |
| 22 | Spare |
Instrument Panel
Assignment of fuses in the interior fuse box (2001-2004)
| № | Amp/Color | Items Fused |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 Amp/ Natural | Headlamp Switch |
| 2 | 15 Amp/Blue | Exterior Lighting |
| 3 | 20 Amp/ Yellow | RKE/Door Locks |
| 4 | 20 Amp/ Yellow | Power Height Adjust |
| 5 | 10 Amp/Red | Airbag Run Only |
| 6 | 10 Amp/Red | B/U Electric Back Light (EBL) NEU SAF |
| 7 | 25 Amp/ Natural | HVAC Blower |
| 8 | 15 Amp/Blue | Fog Lamp (Domestic Only) |
| 9 | 10 Amp/Red | Airbag Run-ST |
| 10 | 10 Amp/Red | Cluster/RKE/SKIM |
| 11 | 10 Amp/Red | Engine Module/ABS-TRAC |
| 12 | 10 Amp/Red | PDC Relays/LDP |
| 13 | 10 Amp/Red | Interior Lighting |
| 14 | 20 Amp/ Yellow | Sunroof/Overhead Console/Radio |
| 15 | 20 Amp/ Yellow | Wipers/Comb. FLS |
| 16 | 10 Amp/Red | Auto Stick/Ignition Off/ Run |
| 17 | 15 Amp/Blue | Heated Seats |
| 18 | 10 Amp/Red | Heated Mirrors |
| 19 | 10 Amp/Red | Rt Headlamp |
| 20 | 10 Amp/Red | Lt Headlamp |
| CB1 | 25 Amp Circuit Breaker | Headlamp Switch |
| CB2 | 20 Amp Circuit Breaker | Power Window |
| R1 | LHD: Headlamp; RHD: Heated Seat | |
| R2 | LHD: Heated Seat; RHD: Headlamp | |
| R3 | Not Used |
2005
Power Distribution Center
Assignment of fuses in the Power Distribution Center (2005)
| № | Amp/Color | Items Fused |
|---|---|---|
| MAXI FUSE: | ||
| 1 | 30 Amp/Pink | Ignition Start |
| 2 | 40 Amp/Green | Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Pump |
| 3 | 40 Amp/Green | Ignition Run |
| 4 | 30 Amp/Pink | Heated Seats |
| 5 | 40 Amp/Green | Radiator Fan (Lo Speed Turbo Only) |
| 6 | 50 Amp/Red | High Speed Radiator Fan (Turbo Only) |
| 7 | 30 Amp/Pink | Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Solenoid |
| 8 | 40 Amp/Green | Electric Back Light (EBL) |
| 9 | Spare | |
| 10 | 40 Amp/Green | IP Fuseblock |
| MINI FUSE: | ||
| 11 | 10 Amp/Red | Air Conditioning (A/C) |
| 12 | 15 Amp/Blue | Stop Lights |
| 13 | 20 Amp/ Yellow | Fuel Pump/Auto Shut Down (ASD) |
| 14 | 15 Amp/Blue | Horn |
| 15 | 20 Amp/ Yellow | Electronic Automatic Transaxle (ETAX) |
| 16 | 15 Amp/Blue | Hi Beam |
| 17 | 20 Amp/ Yellow | IOD |
| 18 | 15 Amp/Blue | Hazard Flasher |
| 19 | 20 Amp/ Yellow | Power Outlet |
| 20 | Spare | |
| 21 | 20 Amp/ Yellow | Fog Lights (Build-Up Export Only) |
| 22 | Spare |
Instrument Panel
Assignment of fuses in the interior fuse box (2005)
| № | Amp/Color | Items Fused |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 Amp/ Natural | Headlamp Switch |
| 2 | 15 Amp/Blue | Exterior Lighting |
| 3 | 20 Amp/ Yellow | RKE/Door Locks |
| 4 | 20 Amp/ Yellow | Power Height Adjust |
| 5 | 10 Amp/Red | Airbag Run Only |
| 6 | 10 Amp/Red | B/U Electric Back Light (EBL) NEU SAF |
| 7 | 25 Amp/ Natural | HVAC Blower |
| 8 | 15 Amp/Blue | Fog Lamp (Domestic Only) |
| 9 | 10 Amp/Red | Airbag Run-ST |
| 10 | 10 Amp/Red | Cluster/RKE/SKIM |
| 11 | 10 Amp/Red | Engine Module/ABS-TRAC |
| 12 | 10 Amp/Red | PDC Relays/LDP |
| 13 | 10 Amp/Red | Interior Lighting |
| 14 | 20 Amp/ Yellow | Sunroof/Overhead Console/Radio |
| 15 | 20 Amp/ Yellow | Wipers/Comb. FLS |
| 16 | 10 Amp/Red | Auto Stick/Ignition Off/ Run |
| 17 | 15 Amp/Blue | Heated Seats |
| 18 | 10 Amp/Red | Heated Mirrors |
| 19 | 10 Amp/Red | Rt Headlamp |
| 20 | 10 Amp/Red | Lt Headlamp |
| CB1 | 25 Amp Circuit Breaker | Headlamp Switch |
| CB2 | 20 Amp Circuit Breaker | Power Window |
| R1 | LHD: Headlamp; RHD: Heated Seat | |
| R2 | LHD: Heated Seat; RHD: Headlamp | |
| R3 | Not Used |
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010
Engine Compartment
Assignment of fuses in the Integrated Power Module (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
| Cavity | Cartridge Fuse | Mini Fuse | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 Amp Green | Power Top Feed — Convertible Only | |
| 2 | 20 Amp Yellow | AWD ECU Feed | |
| 3 | 10 Amp Red | CHMSL Brake Switch Feed | |
| 4 | 10 Amp Red | Ignition Switch Feed | |
| 5 | 20 Amp Yellow | Trailer Tow | |
| 6 | 10 Amp Red | IOD Sw/ Pwr Mir/ Ocm Steering Cntrl Sdar/Hfm | |
| 7 | 30 Amp Green | IOD Sense1 | |
| 8 | 30 Amp Green | IOD Sense2 | |
| 9 | 40 Amp Green | Power Seats | |
| 10 | 20 Amp Yellow | CCN, Power Locks | |
| 11 | 15 Amp Lt Blue | Power Outlet | |
| 12 | 20 Amp Yellow | Ign Run/ Acc Inverter | |
| 13 | 20 Amp Yellow | Pwr run/ Acc Outlet RR | |
| 14 | 10 Amp Red | IOD CCN/ Interior Lighting | |
| 15 | 50 Amp Red | RAD Fan Relay Battery Feed | |
| 16 | 15 Amp Lt. Blue | IGN Run/ Acc Cigar Ltr/Sunroof | |
| 17 | 10 Amp Red | IOD Feed CVT Mod/Mod_Wcm | |
| 18 | 40 Amp Green | ASD Relay Contact PWR Feed | |
| 19 | 20 Amp Yelow | PWR Amp 1 & Amp 2 Feed | |
| 20 | 15 Amp Lt. Blue | IOD Feed Radio | |
| 21 | 10 Amp Red | IOD Feed Intrus Mod/Siren | |
| 22 | 10 Amp Red | IGN RUN Hvac/ Compass Sensor | |
| 23 | 15 Amp Lt. Blue | ENG ASD Relay Feed 3 | |
| 24 | 25 Amp Natural | PWR Sunroof Feed | |
| 25 | 10 Amp Red | Heated Mirror | |
| 26 | 15 Amp Lt. Blue | ENG ASD Relay Feed 2 | |
| 27 | 10 Amp Red | IGN RUN Only ORC Feed | |
| 28 | 10 Amp Red | IGN RUN ORC/OCM Feed | |
| 29 | EMPTY | ||
| 30 | 20 Amp Yellow | Heated Seats | |
| 31 | 10 Amp Red | Headlamp Washer Relay Control | |
| 32 | 30 Amp Pink | ENG ASD Control Feed 1 | |
| 33 | 10 Amp Red | ABS MOD/ J1962 Conn/PCM | |
| 34 | 30 Amp Pink | ABS Valve Feed | |
| 35 | 40 Amp Green | ABS Pump Feed | |
| 36 | 30 Amp Pink | Headlamp Washer Control | |
| 37 | 25 Amp Natural | Spare |
Conclusion
For owners and enthusiasts of classic Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001-2010, understanding the fuse box and relay systems is essential for vehicle maintenance. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helped ensure the vehicle’s longevity and reliability, preserving its status as a symbol of Chrysler’s craftsmanship and innovation in the automotive industry during that era.