1979-1981 Mercury Capri
Location and description of fuses Mercury Capri with gasoline engine 2.3L, 2.8L V6, 3.3L, 3.8L V6, 4.2L V8 or 5.0L V8 (1979, 1980, 1981)
Fuse Block
| No. | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Instrument panel, cluster and interior lights |
| 2 | 10 | Warning lights |
| 3 | - | - |
| 4 | 20 | Horns and cigar lighter |
| 5 | - | - |
| 6 | - | - |
| 7 | 15 | Courtesy lights and key warning buzzer |
| 8 | 15 | Standard: Parking, tail and license lights |
| 10 | Console: Parking, tail and license lights | |
| 9 | - | - |
| 10 | 15 | Radio, tape player, CB radio and premium sound package |
| 11 | 20 | Accessories, air conditioning clutch, heated rear window relay coil, rear wiper/washer, deck lid release, power window safety relay and speed control |
| 12 | 6 | Circuit Breaker: Windshield wiper/washer |
| 13 | 15 | Stop and hazard warning lights |
| 14 | 15 | Turn signal and back-up lights |
| 15 | 15 | Heater |
| 30 | Air conditioning | |
| 16 | - | - |
| 17 | 20 | Circuit Breaker: Power Windows |
Circuit Breaker:
- 20 Amp. — Attached to starter motor relay to protect power windows, door locks and seats
- 18 Amp. — Integral with headlight switch to protect headlight circuit and high beam indicator
- 15 Amp. — Integral with headlight switch to protect front and rear marker, side parking, tail and license lights
Fusible Links:
- 14 Gauge — Located near starter motor relay to protect charging circuit
- 16 Gauge — Located near voltage regulator to protect the ignition and light feeds
- 16 Gauge — Located near starter motor relay to protect heated rear window
- 20 Gauge — Located near starter motor relay to protect engine compartment light
- 20 Gauge — Located near voltage regulator to protect electric cooling fan (Turbo models only)
- 20 Gauge — Located near master cylinder to protect MCU module feed, electric choke feed, electric fan timer and control unit feed.
In-Line Fuse:
- A 2 amp. in-line fuse is located on the visor to protect the lighted vanity mirror
- A 15 amp. fuse is located in the right side cowl to protect the keyless entry system
