In this article we take a look at the fifth generation Chevrolet Malibu, produced from 1997 to 2003. Here you will find the Chevrolet Malibu 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 fuse box outline, information on the location of the fuse boxes inside the car, as well as the allocation of each fuse (fuse layout) and relay.
The cigar lighter/power socket fuse in the Chevrolet Malibu is fuse #34 located in the engine compartment fuse box.
Instrument Panel Fuse Box №1 (Driver’s Side)
Fuse box location
It is located on the driver’s side of the instrument panel, behind the cover.
Fuse box diagram
Assignment of the fuses and relay in the Instrument Panel Box №1
| Fuse | Usage |
|---|---|
| A | 1997-2000: Radio 2001-2003: Not used |
| B | Wipers |
| C | Trunk relase and remote lock control |
| D | Turn signal |
| E | Power mirrors |
| F | Air bag |
| G | Body Function Control Module |
| H | Powertrain Control Module |
| J | Door Locks |
| K | Body Function Control Module, Cluster |
| CIRCUIT BRKR PWR SEATS | Power Seats |
| MICRO RELAY DR UNLOC | Door Locks |
| MICRO RELAY DR LOCK | Door Locks |
| MICRO RELAY DRIVERS DR UNLOCK | 1997: Not used 1998-2003: Door Locks |
| STOP LPS | Stoplamps |
| HAZARD LPS | Hazard Lamps |
| IPC/HVAC BATT | Instrument Panel Cluster, Climate Control |
Instrument Panel Fuse Box №2 (Passenger’s Side)
Fuse box location
It is located on the passenger’s side of the instrument panel, behind the cover.
Fuse box diagram
Assignment of the fuses and relay in the Instrument Panel Box №2
| Fuse | Usage |
|---|---|
| A | Instrument Panel Lights, Brightness Control (Dimmer) |
| B | Cruise Control Switches |
| C | Climate Control System |
| D | Cruise Control |
| E | Fog Lamps |
| F | Interior Lamps, Body Function Control Module |
| G | Radio |
| H | Sunroof |
| CIRCUIT BRKR PWR WNDWS | Power Windows |
| MICRO RELAY FOG LPS | Fog Lamps |
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Fuse box location
It is located in the engine compartment, near the air cleaner.
Fuse box diagram
Assignment of the fuses and relay in the Engine Compartment
| № | Usage |
|---|---|
| Maxi-fuses | |
| 1 | Ignition Switch |
| 2 | 1997-1999: Left-Hand Electrical Center-Power Seats, Power Mirrors, Door Locks, Trunk Release and Remote Lock Control 2000-2003: Right Electrical Center-Fog Lamps, Radio, Body Function Control Module, Interior Lamps |
| 3 | 1997-1999: Left-Hand Electrical Center-Stoplamps, Hazard Lamps, Body Function Control Module, Cluster, Climate Control System 2000-2003: Left Electrical Center -Stoplamps, Hazard Lamps, Body Function Control Module, Cluster, Climate Control System |
| 4 | 1997-1999: Right-Hand Electrical Center-Fog Lamps, Radio, Body Function Control Module, Interior Lamps 2000-2003: Anti-Lock Brakes |
| 5 | Ignition Switch |
| 6 | Not Used / A.I.R. |
| 7 | 1997-1999: Anti-Lock Brakes 2000-2003: Left Electrical Center-Power Seats, Power Mirrors, Door Locks, Trunk Release and Remote Lock Control |
| 8 | 1997-1999: Cooling Fans 2000-2003: Cooling Fans #1 |
| Mini-Relays | |
| 9 | Rear Defog |
| 10 | Not Used / A.I.R. |
| 11 | Not Used |
| 12 | Cooling Fan #1 |
| 13 | HVAC Blower (Climate Control) |
| 14 | Cooling Fan #2 |
| 15 | Cooling Fan |
| Micro-Relays | |
| 16 | Air Conditioning Compressor |
| 17 | Not Used |
| 18 | Fuel Pump |
| 19 | Automatic Light Control |
| 20 | Automatic Light Control |
| 21 | Horn |
| 22 | Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
| Mini-Fuses | |
| 23 | Spare Fuse Holder |
| 24 | Spare Fuse Holder |
| 25 | Spare Fuse Holder |
| 26 | Spare Fuse Holder |
| 27 | Spare Fuse Holder |
| 28 | Spare Fuse Holder |
| 29 | Spare Fuse Holder |
| 30 | Spare Fuse Holder |
| 31 | Spare Fuse Holder |
| 32 | Spare Fuse Holder |
| 33 | Rear Defog |
| 34 | Accessory Power Outlets, Cigar Lighter |
| 35 | 1997-1999: Anti-Lock Brakes 2000-2003: Generator |
| 36 | 1997-1999: Anti-Lock Brakes 2000-2003: Not Used |
| 37 | Air Conditioning Compressor, Body Function Control Module |
| 38 | Automatic Transaxle |
| 39 | Powertrain Control Module, Ignition |
| 40 | Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) |
| 41 | Ignition System |
| 42 | Back-Up Lamps, Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock |
| 43 | Horn |
| 44 | PCM |
| 45 | Parking Lamps |
| 46 | 1997-2000: Rear Defog, Daytime Running Lamps, Climate Control System 2001-2003: Climate Control System |
| 47 | 1997-2000: Powertrain Control Module, Exhaust Gas Recirculation, Heated O2 Sensor 2001-2003: Canister Purge Valve, Powertrain Control Module, Exhaust Gas Recirculation, Heated O2 Sensor |
| 48 | Fuel Pump, Injectors |
| 49 | 1997-1999: Generator 2000-2003: Not Used |
| 50 | Right Headlamp |
| 51 | Left Headlamp |
| 52 | Cooling Fan |
| 53 | HVAC Blower (Climate Control ) |
| 54 | Not Used |
| 55 | 2000-2003: Cooling Fan #2 Ground |
| 56 | Fuse Puller |
| 57 | 1997-1999: Tach Test Point for Diagnostic Testing 2000-2003: Not Used |
