[PSmitty]

Hello! So I'm new to taking care of my vehicle but trying to learn. I've had this Impala since 2008. Beginning to get older so I'm trying to troubleshoot problems myself before taking it to a mechanic. One issue I have is the generic fuse box diagram I see online versus what I see installed. It appears fuses are missing for important components.

Or are they vehicle specific and not required/necessary for mine? Maybe I need a diagram that's less generic. Any help or advice would be appreciated.

 

[metalmike187]

Generally the fuse box (as well as some other areas of the vehicle) are mass produced and the add-ons are put in later. For example, I had a 2008 LT. Didn't have heated mirrors or the steering wheel controls for the radio. Everything was there to be able to add it. Installed the components and they worked flawlessly. The LT model is the mid tier trim package and often times doesn't have as many bells and whistles as the LTZ models. The fuse box will be the same in all of those trim packages, the difference being what fuses are there for what components. Check like you did and verify that the fuses are there for the components you actually have.

2006 Chevrolet Impala fuse box diagram - StartMyCar

www.startmycar.com

 

[PSmitty]

What I'm saying is that the diagram looks different. There are more slots for fuses in the diagram than what's there. Compare the 2 closely, even just look at the slots for 10 amp fuses in the top right. The diagram shows more slots than what I have available. I figured out that for components I don't have they just didn't install a fuse. But why aren't there the same number of slots for fuses in the diagram and in the car? Or am I missing something?