Neon R/T L4-2.0L VIN F HO (2001)
Power Distribution Center (PDC): Description and Operation
The Power Distribution system for this vehicle provides a safe, reliable, centralized and convenient means to access distribution of the electrical current
required to operate all of the electrical 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.
The power distribution system for this vehicle consist of the following components:
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Fuses
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Fuse cartridges
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Fusible links
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Automatic resetting circuit breakers
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Relays
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Flashers
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Timers
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Circuit splice blocks
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Power Distribution Center (PDC)
All of the electrical current distributed throughout this vehicle is directed through the standard equipment Power Distribution Center (PDC). The molded
plastic PDC housing is located in the left front corner of the engine compartment, just rearward of the air cleaner housing and left of the battery. The
PDC housing has a molded plastic cover. The PDC cover is easily removed for service access and has a convenient fuse and relay layout label printed on
the inside surface of the cover to ensure proper component identification.
The PDC housing is secured to the left fender side extension with an indexing pin, one screw on the rail and one screw on the fender side shield. All of
the PDC outputs are through the integral headlamp and dash wire harness.
All of the current from the generator cable connection goes to the battery through a 140 ampere fusible link that is secured with a nut to the positive
battery cable terminal. The PDC houses up to ten cartridge fuses, which replace all in-line fusible links. The PDC also houses up to twelve mini fuses
(blade-type), up to three full International Standards Organization (ISO) relays, and up to eight mini International Standards Organization (ISO) relays.
Internal connection of all the PDC circuits is accomplished by an intricate network of hard wiring and bus bars. For complete circuit diagrams, refer to
the appropriate wiring information. The wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire
harness routing and retention, connector pin-out information and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
The fusible link, fuses and relays are available for service replacement. The PDC unit cannot be repaired and is only serviced as a unit with the headlamp
and dash wire harness. If the PDC is faulty or damaged, the headlamp and dash wire harness assembly must be replaced.
