The Buick Park Avenue from 1996 represents Buick’s dedication to luxury and comfort in the full-size sedan segment. Its advanced electrical system includes essential components such as the fuse box and relays.
The fuse box in the Buick Park Avenue 1996 houses fuses designed to protect electrical circuits from overloads and short circuits, ensuring the safety of critical components like headlights, taillights, and power windows. Relays, serving as electrically controlled switches, manage the flow of electricity to systems such as the starter motor, fuel pump, and cooling fans, ensuring efficient and reliable operation.
Additional sophisticated electrical components in the Buick Park Avenue of this era include climate control systems, power-adjustable seats, and premium audio systems. These features rely on a robust electrical infrastructure to enhance comfort, convenience, and entertainment for occupants.
Understanding the layout and function of the fuse box and relays is crucial for maintaining and troubleshooting the Buick Park Avenue 1996’s electrical systems. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components help ensure the vehicle’s reliability and performance, maintaining its reputation as a luxurious and dependable sedan in Buick’s lineup.
(1996) Buick Park Avenue 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.
Buick Park Avenue 1996 fuse assignment
Year of production: 1996
Driver ’s Side Fuse Panel
The left side fuse panel is located under the instrument panel, next to the parking brake.
| Position | Circuity |
| 1 | Circuit Breaker-Power Windows, Astroroof |
| 2 | — |
| 3 | Circuit Breaker-Power Seats |
| 4 | — |
| 5 | — |
| 1A | Start-up Signal – Air Bag. PASS-Kep‘”’I1 |
| 2A | Spare |
| 3A | — |
| 4A | Interior Lamps |
| 5A | Base Cluster, Automatic A/C, Lamp Monitors – Low Coolant, Oil Level |
| 6A | Courtesy Lamps, Power Mirrors, Memory Seat Switch |
| 7A | Not Used |
| 8A | Perimeter Lighting |
| 9A | Front Ashtray Cigar Lighter |
| 1B | Turn Signal, Back-up Lamps Cornering Lamps, Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock |
| 2B | Spare |
| 3B | — |
| 4B | — |
| 5B | Anti-Lock Brake System |
| 6B | Brake and Hazard Lamps |
| 7B | — |
| 8B | Interior Lighting |
| 9B | Electronic Level Control |
| 1C | Air Bag |
| 2C | Spare |
| 3C | — |
| 4C | — |
| 5C | Cooling Fans, Transaxle |
| 6C | Parking Lamps |
| 7C | — |
| 8C | — |
| 9C | Chime. Radio, Cluster |
| 1D | Ignition (RunKrank), Chime, Cluster |
| 2D | Spare |
| 3D | Heated Mirror |
| 4D | — |
| 5D | Base A/C |
| 6D | — |
| 7D | — |
| 8D | Radio |
| 9D | Rear Cigar Lighters |
| 1E | — |
| 2E | Air Bag/PASS-Key II |
| 3E | Ignition (Off/Unlock) |
| 4E | — |
| 5E | — |
| 6E | — |
| 7E | — |
| 8E | Wipers, Washer |
| 9E | Rear Defog |
Passenger’s Side Fuse Panel
Additional fuses are located in the relay center, on the far right side, below the instrument panel.
| Position | Circuity |
| 1 | Door Locks. Trunk Pull-Down. Fuel Door Release |
| 2 | Power Antenna. Lock Switch. Trunk Release |
| 3 | Horns |
| 4 | — |
| 5 | Cruise Control. Misc. Engine Controls |
| 6 | Fuel Pump |
| 7 | Injectors |
| 8 | Powertrain Control Module, PASS-Key II |
| 9 | — |
| 10 | — |
| 11 | A/C Proglamrner |
| 12 | — |
Conclusion
For owners and enthusiasts of classic Buick Park Avenue models from 1996, 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 Buick’s craftsmanship and innovation in the automotive industry during that era.
