2013 ELECTRICAL Power Distribution - Fiat 500 - Except 500E

2013 ELECTRICAL

Power Distribution - Fiat 500 - Except 500E

CENTER, POWER DISTRIBUTION (PDC)

DESCRIPTION

POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC)

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Fig. 1: Power Distribution Center (PDC)
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

The Power Distribution Center (PDC) (1) is an integral part of the front body harness and is serviced as a
assembly with the front body harness.

For information on fuse and relay location. Refer to FUSE LOCATIONS AND TYPES,
SPECIFICATIONS .

BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)

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Fig. 2: Body Control Module (BCM)
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

The Body Control Module (BCM (1) is located under the driver side of the instrument panel behind the hood
latch release.

The BCM integrates an electromechanical section for power distribution and an electronic management section
for the control of body electrical functions and vehicle communications. The BCM includes a double row of
fuses for circuit protection single-terminal battery power connector.

The BCM integrates a series of built-in relays to operate body electrical circuits, such as low beams, power
windows, central locking, front and rear windshield wipers, and interior lights. The BCM internal relays are
mounted to the printed circuit board and are not serviceable. In addition, the BCM contains high-side drivers
and low-side drivers to control and protect circuits with low inductive loads.

For information on fuse description. Refer to FUSE LOCATIONS AND TYPES, SPECIFICATIONS .

For more information about the BCM. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL, DESCRIPTION .

OPERATION

OPERATION

The power distribution center (PDC) is located in the engine compartment, next to the battery and connects
directly to the B+ cable via a power stud located on the unit. The PDC contains fuses and relays for power
distribution and circuit protection.

The PDC includes three types of fuses for circuit protection. A row with 14 MINI blade-type fuses is used for
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the protection of relay-controlled body electrical circuits. The MINI fuse current ratings range from 5A to 20A.
A separate row with three MINI fuses is used to supply power to the Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU).
Two ATO blade-type fuses supply power to the blower motor (40A) and the power outlet (30A). A row with ten
MAXI blade-type fuses is used for protection of the main power supply circuits. The MAXI fuse current ratings
employed range from 20A for the ignition switch to 70 A for the electric power steering (EPS) system. Power
from the PDC is supplied to the body control module (BCM) through a 60A MAXI fuse.

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