Chevrolet Malibu (1997 – 2003) Fuse Box Location and Diagrams
This guide shows 1997–2003 Chevrolet Malibu fuse box diagrams and locations. To fix Malibu electrical issues, learn how to identify fuse panels, understand fuse functions, and find crucial components.
Instrument Panel Fuse Box (Driver’s Side)
Chevrolet Malibu (1997 to 2003)
Fuse box location
It is located on the driver’s side of the instrument panel, behind the cover.
Fuse box diagram
The fuses are coded as follows:
| Fuse | Usage |
|---|---|
| A | (1997 to 2000) Radio (2001 to 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 to 2003) Door Locks |
| STOP LPS | Stoplamps |
| HAZARD LPS | Hazard Lamps |
| IPC/HVAC BATT | Instrument Panel Cluster, Climate Control |
Instrument Panel Fuse Box (Passenger’s Side)
Chevrolet Malibu (1997 to 2003)
Fuse box location
Fuse box diagram
The fuses are coded as follows:
| 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
Chevrolet Malibu (1997 to 1999)
Fuse box location
Fuse box diagram
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
| Fuse/Relay # | Type | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxi-Fuse | Ignition Switch |
| 2 | Maxi-Fuse | Left-Hand Electrical Center – Power Seats, Power Mirrors, Door Locks, Trunk Release, Remote Lock Control |
| 3 | Maxi-Fuse | Left-Hand Electrical Center – Stoplamps, Hazard Lamps, Body Function Control Module, Cluster, Climate Control System |
| 4 | Maxi-Fuse | Right-Hand Electrical Center – Fog Lamps, Radio, Body Function Control Module, Interior Lamps |
| 5 | Maxi-Fuse | Ignition Switch |
| 6 | Maxi-Fuse | Not Used |
| 7 | Maxi-Fuse | Anti-Lock Brakes |
| 8 | Maxi-Fuse | Cooling Fans |
| 9 | Mini-Relay | Rear Defog |
| 10 | Mini-Relay | Not Used |
| 11 | Mini-Relay | Anti-Lock Brakes |
| 12 | Mini-Relay | Cooling Fan |
| 13 | Mini-Relay | HVAC Blower (Climate Control) |
| 14 | Mini-Relay | Cooling Fans |
| 15 | Mini-Relay | Cooling Fans |
| 16 | Micro-Relay | Air Conditioning Compressor |
| 17 | Micro-Relay | Not Used |
| 18 | Micro-Relay | Fuel Pump |
| 19 | Micro-Relay | Automatic Light Control |
| 20 | Micro-Relay | Automatic Light Control |
| 21 | Micro-Relay | Horn |
| 22 | Micro-Relay | Daytime Running Lamps |
| 23–32 | Mini-Fuse | Spare Fuses |
| 33 | Mini-Fuse | Rear Defog |
| 34 | Mini-Fuse | Accessory Power Outlets, Cigar Lighter |
| 35 | Mini-Fuse | Anti-Lock Brakes |
| 36 | Mini-Fuse | Anti-Lock Brakes |
| 37 | Mini-Fuse | A/C Compressor, Body Function Control Module |
| 38 | Mini-Fuse | Automatic Transaxle |
| 39 | Mini-Fuse | Powertrain Control Module, Ignition |
| 40 | Mini-Fuse | Anti-Lock Brakes |
| 41 | Mini-Fuse | Ignition System |
| 42 | Mini-Fuse | Back-Up Lamps, Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock |
| 43 | Mini-Fuse | Horn |
| 44 | Mini-Fuse | Powertrain Control Module |
| 45 | Mini-Fuse | Parking Lamps |
| 46 | Mini-Fuse | Rear Defog, Daytime Running Lamps, Climate Control System |
| 47 | Mini-Fuse | Canister Purge Valve, PCM, EGR, Heated O2 Sensor |
| 48 | Mini-Fuse | Fuel Pump, Injectors |
| 49 | Mini-Fuse | Generator |
| 50 | Mini-Fuse | Right-Hand Headlamp |
| 51 | Mini-Fuse | Left-Hand Headlamp |
| 52 | Mini-Fuse | Cooling Fan |
| 53 | Mini-Fuse | HVAC Blower (Climate Control) |
| 54 | Mini-Fuse | Fuse Puller for Mini-Fuses |
| 55 | Mini-Fuse | Tach Test Point for Diagnostic Testing |
Chevrolet Malibu (2000 to 2003)
Fuse box diagram
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
| Fuse # | Usage |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ignition Switch |
| 2 | Right Electrical Center – Fog Lamps, Radio, Body Function Control Module, Interior Lamps |
| 3 | Left Electrical Center – Stoplamps, Hazard Lamps, Body Function Control Module, Cluster, Climate Control System |
| 4 | Anti-Lock Brakes |
| 5 | Ignition Switch |
| 6 | Not Used |
| 7 | Left Electrical Center – Power Seats, Power Mirrors, Door Locks, Trunk Release, Remote Lock Control |
| 8 | Cooling Fan #1 |
| Relay # | Usage |
|---|---|
| 9 | Rear Defogger |
| 10 | Not Used |
| 11 | Not Used |
| 12 | Cooling Fan #1 |
| 13 | HVAC Blower (Climate Control) |
| 14 | Cooling Fan #2 |
| 15 | Cooling Fan |
| 16 | Air Conditioning Compressor |
| 17 | Not Used |
| 18 | Fuel Pump |
| 19 | Automatic Headlamp System |
| 20 | Automatic Headlamp System |
| 21 | Horn |
| 22 | Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
| Fuse # | Usage |
|---|---|
| 23–32 | Spare Fuse Holder |
| 33 | Rear Defogger |
| 34 | Accessory Power Outlets, Cigar Lighter |
| 35 | Generator |
| 36 | Not Used |
| 37 | Air Conditioning Compressor, Body Function Control Module |
| 38 | Automatic Transaxle |
| 39 | Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Ignition |
| 40 | Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) |
| 41 | Ignition System |
| 42 | Back-Up Lamps, Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System |
| 43 | Horn |
| 44 | PCM (Powertrain Control Module) |
| 45 | Parking Lamps |
| 46 | Climate Control System |
| 47 | Canister Purge Valve, PCM, Exhaust Gas Recirculation, Heated Oxygen Sensor |
| 48 | Fuel Pump Injectors |
| 49 | Not Used |
| 50 | Right Headlamp |
| 51 | Left Headlamp |
| 52 | Cooling Fan |
| 53 | HVAC Blower (Climate Control) |
| 54 | Not Used |
| 55 | Cooling Fan #2 Ground |
| 56 | Fuse Puller |
| 57 | Not Used |
