1979-1981 Mercury Capri

12.10.2019 (US:10.12.19), Category: Mercury / Capri (Mercury)

Fuse Block

1979-1981 Mercury Capri - Diagram of Fuse Panel



Fuses Specifications
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

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)