To see whether a fuse has blown, check whether the metal strip has melted.
- Fig. 343 -1- Steering column area (LHD vehicles): cover, -2- Glove box (RHD vehicles): cover
- 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 | 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.