Fuses And Light Bulbs; Fuses - Skoda Rapid Spaceback Owner's Manual

Fuses and light bulbs

Fuses

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dashboard
Fuse arrangement in the dashboard
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fuse arrangement in the engine compartment
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. A blown fuse is recognisa-
ble from the melted-through metal strip
WARNING
Always read and observe the warning notes before completing any work in
the engine compartment » page
CAUTION
Replace the faulty fuse with a new one of the same amperage.
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If a newly inserted fuse again blows after a short time, then seek assistance
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from a specialist garage.
"Do not repair" the fuses and do not replace them with stronger fuses - dan-
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ger of fire and damage to another electrical system.
Note
We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle.
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There can be several power-consuming devices for one fuse. Multiple fuses
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may exist for a single power-consuming device.
Fig. 184
Blown fuse
» Fig. 184.
128, Engine compartment.
Fuses in the dashboard
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Read and observe
The fuses are located on the bottom of the dash panel behind a cover.
Replacing fuses
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Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
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Remove the cover of the fuse box
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Remove the plastic clip from the holder in the fuse box cover.
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Use the clip to pull the fuse out, then insert a new fuse.
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Replace the bracket at the original position.
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Insert the top edge of the cover into the dash panel first.
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Push the lower edge of the cover in the region
Fig. 185
Remove the fuse box cover.
and on page 153 first.
» Fig. 185 in the direction of the arrow.
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