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To see whether a fuse has blown, check whether the metal strip has melted.
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- Fig. 343 -1- Steering column area (LHD vehicles): cover, -2- Glove box (RHD vehicles): cover
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- Fig. 344 -3- Engine compartment (left side): Fuse cover
The fuses are located behind a cover in the steering column area (on LHD vehicles) -1-
Fig. 343►
or behind a cover in the glove box (on RHD vehicles) -2-. Further fuses are located beneath a cover in the engine compartment (left side) -3- Fig. 344►
.
Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment.
Refer to the following tables to identify the fuse for the failed component link►
.
Remove the appropriate cover.
Take the plastic clip from inside the fuse cover in the engine compartment Fig. 344►
.
Use the plastic clip to pull out the fuse.
Blown fuses should always be replaced with a fuse of the same rating.
Replace the cover again.
Colour coding for fuses
|
Colour
|
Rating
in amperes |
|
black
|
1
|
|
purple
|
3
|
|
light brown
|
5
|
|
brown
|
7.5
|
|
red
|
10
|
|
blue
|
15
|
|
yellow
|
20
|
|
white or transparent
|
25
|
|
green
|
30
|
|
orange
|
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WARNING
Never attempt to repair a fuse or replace a blown fuse by fitting a fuse with a higher ampere rating. This could damage the electrical system - risk of fire!
CAUTION
If a newly replaced fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical system must be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Note
- Unassigned fuse locations are not shown in the tables below.
- Some of the items of equipment listed in the tables below are only fitted on certain models or are optional extras.