AMC Pacer (1975 – 1980) – fuse and relay box diagram
Year of production: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
This article covers the second-generation AMC Matador, produced from 1975 to 1980. It includes fuse box diagrams for the 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1978 and 1980 models, provides details on the location of the fuse panels inside the vehicle, and explains the function and layout of each fuse.
Fuse box diagram
Type 1

Assignment of the fuses in the fuse box (type 1)
No. |
A |
Protected Component |
1 | 20 | Turn signal, back-up lights, radio, windshield washer |
2 | 20 | Blower motor, air conditioner clutch |
3 | 4 | Interlock module circuit, headlight warning buzzer, oil light indicator, park brake, brake failure circuit |
4 | 4 | Panel illumination lights |
5 | 14 | Interlock module circuit, windshield wiper, park, tail, license and side marker lights |
6 | 20 | Stop light and hazard warning flasher |
7 | 9 | Dome, courtesy, glove box, trunk and cargo lights, clock |
Type 2
Assignment of the fuses in the fuse box (type 2)
No. |
A |
Protected Component |
1 | 10 | Parking lights, key/headlight warning buzzer |
2 | 15 | Hazard warning, stoplights |
3 | 10 | Clock; dome and trunk lights |
4 | 3 | Cluster illumination |
5 | – | – |
6 | 10 | Radio, cigar lighter |
7 | 25 | Heater/A/C blower motor, A/C clutch |
8 | 7.5 | Gauges, Seat belt warning |
9 | 20 | Turn signals, backup lights, windshield washers |
10 | – | – |
11 | 30 | Power windows |
12 | 25 | Heated rear window |
Circuit Breaker:
- Headlights — 20 amp. circuit breaker in headlight switch.
- Windshield Wiper – 8.25 amp. circuit breaker for windshield wipers and 4.5 amp. breaker for tail gate window wiper, both located at left side of brake support bracket.
- Power Windows & Tailgate Switches — 20 amp. circuit breakers located in instrument panel.
WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.