Fuses And Light Bulbs; Fuses - Skoda Rapid 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 warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 79, Engine compartment.
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 -
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There is a risk of fire and damage to another electrical system.
Notice
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.
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Do-it-yourself
Fig. 95
Blown fuse
» fig. 95.
Fuses in the dashboard
Fig. 96 Removing the fuse box cover/plastic clip for fuses
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Read and observe
The fuses are located on the underside of the dash panel behind a cover.
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Replacing fuses
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Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
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Grip the fuse box cover at point
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» fig. 96.
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Remove the plastic clip from the holder in the fuse box cover in the direction
of arrow .
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Use the clip to pull the fuse out, then insert a new fuse.
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Return the clip to its original place.
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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
and on page 98 first.
and remove it in the direction of arrow
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