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To see whether a fuse has blown, check whether the metal strip has melted.
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- Fig. 255 Engine compartment, left-hand side: Fuse cover
The various electrical circuits are protected by fuses. The fuses are located behind a cover below the steering wheel and on the left side of the engine compartment.
Fuses in vehicle interior
Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment.
Refer to the following tables to identify the fuse for the failed component
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Remove the cover: LHD vehicles or RHD vehicles
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Take the plastic clip from inside the fuse cover in the engine compartment
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Use the clip to pull out the fuse.
Blown fuses should always be replaced with a fuse of the same rating.
Replace the cover.
Fuses in engine compartment
Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment.
Refer to the following tables to identify the fuse for the failed component
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Release the fuse cover
Fig. 255►.
Take the plastic clip from inside the fuse cover
Fig. 255►.
Use the clip to pull out the fuse.
Blown fuses should always be replaced with a fuse of the same rating.
Colour coding for fuses
Colour | Rating in amperes |
black | 1
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purple | 3 |
light brown | 5
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brown | 7.5 |
red | 10
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blue | 15 |
yellow | 20
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white or transparent | 25 |
green | 30
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orange | 40 |
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.