Power Distribution: Operation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Concorde, and 2004 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The power distribution system for this vehicle is designed to provide safe, reliable, centralized and convenient to access distribution of the electrical current required to operate all of the many standard and optional factory-installed electrical and electronic powertrain, chassis, safety, comfort and convenience systems. At the same time, these systems were designed to provide centralized locations for conducting diagnosis of faulty circuits, and for sourcing the additional current requirements of many aftermarket vehicle accessory and convenience items.

These power distribution systems also incorporate various types of circuit control and protection features, including:

Fuses
Fuse cartridges
Fusible links
Automatic resetting circuit breakers
Relays
Flashers
Timers
Circuit splice blocks.

The power distribution system for this vehicle consists of the following components:

Power Distribution Center (PDC)
Junction Block (JB)
Accessory power outlet.

NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SWAP POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS (PDC) FROM ONE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER. MOST OF THESE ASSEMBLIES ARE VEHICLE FEATURE SPECIFIC AND THEREFORE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE. ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT PART NUMBERED ASSEMBLY WHEN DIAGNOSING OR REPLACING A PDC.