SN95 2001 fuse question

[01CobraVert]

Owners manual reference GEM for several fuses; 7, 19, 28, & 39
What is GEM?
It appears large fuses under hood in power distribution box are wired to inside fuse box with smaller dedicated fuses
Thanks G

[01CobraVert]

Does anyone have info or diagram showing which fuses under dash are fed from power distribution box?

[Ponyryd]

I don't have any diagrams but I know GEM is usually for your body and interior functions, like lights, wipers, blower, etc....depends on the car though.
I'd think that all the under dash fuses are fed from the pdc.

[ZR]

Do you have something that has quit working?
Fast n easy way to check em is with a test light.

[ZR]

GEM = body control module.
If testing for a draw, takes approx 45 minutes for the unit to go into sleep mode (opening door or using keyless entry resets the timer meaning you have to wait another 45 minutes).

[01CobraVert]

Battery has been draining more than normal when parked off tender
Had to boost car twice, once at Dasilvia show
Looking for parasitic load draining the battery
I'll check it again then wait 45 min
Battery is less than 3 yrs old from Crappy Tire
Also going to try warranty

[Ponyryd]

My guess would be battery, lucky to get 3 years from CTC.

[ZR]

I'd also echo have the battery checked first.

[Ponyryd]

A quick test I used to use before I got a proper meter was to disconnect the negative battery terminal, and our a test light between the terminal and post, it could take 30 min for the systems to go to sleep but after that the light should be off.

[ttpinto]

I also want to say battery. The ct batteries aren't nearly as good as they were years ago.

[01CobraVert]

I pulled fuse with 2 amp load on
Plugged fue back in after many hours, amp draw was there right away
If I leave it connected for 45+ min, should expect amp draw to fall off?

[ZR]

I'd substitute your amp meter for the fuse, wait the time out period and monitor to see what it shows.
What does the fuse feed?

[Ponyryd]

You can't use a battery powered voltmeter, it will keep the system awake on the car. You need to use an inductive pickup. If you want to rule out the battery, disconnect it, wait a couple days and reconnect it, see if the car starts.

[ZR]

Amp meter in place of the fuse would accomplish the same thing.

[ZR]

Great idea on just disconnect the batt for a few days n see how it fairs.

[01CobraVert]

Took battery to CTC, they tested it several times
Walked out with a new one
Got the impression it is pretty typical
3 yrs is crazy short
Going to install tomorrow, just charging now
Will kewpie you posted

[ZR]

Not at all uncommon these days, yes no matter the brand.
Hope the fix was just that easy.

[01CobraVert]

Me too