2009 SKODA FABIA fuse

Fuses and light bulbs 216Fuses and light bulbsElectric fusesReplacing fuses in the dash panel
Defect fuses must be replaced.Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. The fuses are located
on the left side of the dash panel behind the safety cover.
– Switch the ignition off and also the electrical component affected.
– Carefully swivel the cover in the direction of arrow and pull it out
⇒fig. 204.
– Find out which fuse belongs to the component which is not operating
⇒page 217, “Fuse assignment in the dash panel”.
– Take the plastic clip out of its fixture in the fuse cover, insert it onto the
respective fuse and pull out this fuse.
– Defect fuses can be detected by their melted metal strips. Replace the
defect fuse by a new fuse of the same ampere number.– Insert the fuse cover into the dash panel in such a way that the guide
lugs are guided into the openings of the dash panel and then lock
them by pressing.
We recommend that you always have the small box of replacement fuses in your
vehicle. You can obtain replacement fuses from Škoda original accessories or from
a specialist garage
10).
Colour coding of fuses
Caution
•
Never attempt to “repair” fuses and also do not replace them with a fuse of a
higher amperage - risk of fire! This may also cause damage at another part of the
electrical system.
•
Have the electrical system checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage
if a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time.
Fig. 204 Bottom side of the
dash panel: fuse cover
10)The small box with replacement fuses is part of the basic equipping of the vehicle in some
countries.
Colour
Maximum amperage
light brown
5
brown
7,5
red
10
blue
15
yellow
20
white
25
green
30
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Note
We recommend that you have these fuses replaced by a specialist garage.Fuse assignment in the dash panelCertain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions
or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
Fig. 205 Schematic repre-
sentation of the fuse box for
vehicles with left-hand
steering.Fig. 206 Schematic repre-
sentation of the fuse box for
vehicles with right-hand
steering.
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
1
Not assigned
2
Not assigned
3
Instrument cluster, headlight range adjustment
5
4
ABS control unit
5
5
Petrol engine: Brake light switch, cruise control system
5
6
Not assigned
7
Engine control unit 1.2 ltr.
15
8
Injection valves - 1.4 ltr.; 1.6 ltr.
10
9
Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air condi-
tioning system, parking aid, control unit for cornering lights
5
10
Not assigned
11
Electrically adjustable rear mirror, power windows
7,5
12
Reversing light
7,5
13
Engine control unit (for vehicles with automatic gearbox)
10
14
Motor for cornering lights
10
15
Navigation PDA
5
16
Electrohydraulic power steering, engine control unit - petrol
engine
5
17
Left parking light, licence plate light
5
18
Right parking light
5
19
Radio, central control unit
5
20
Engine control unit 1.4 ltr.; 1.9 ltr. - diesel engine
5
21
Brake lights
10
22
Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air condi-
tioning system, parking aid, mobile phone, instrument clus-
ter, steering angle sender, ESP, vehicle voltage control unit
7,5
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Lighting interior, storage compartment and luggage com-
partment
7,5
24
Tailgate lock
10
25
Seat heaters
20
26
Heatable windscreen washing nozzles, windscreen cleaning
system
15
27
Not assigned
28
Petrol engine: AKF valve, petrol engine: Control flap
10
29
Injection - 1.2 ltr. engine
10
30
Fuel pump - petrol engine
15
31
Lambda probe
10
32
Diesel engine: Switch for brake light and clutch pedal, cruise
control system, fuel pump relay and glow plug system relay
5
33
Engine control unit - diesel engine
30
34
Engine control unit 1.4 ltr.; 1.6 ltr.
30
Fuel pump - diesel engine
15
35
Lighting of the instrument cluster and the switch
5
36
Main beam light
15/5
a)
37
Rear fog light
7,5
38
Fog lights
10
39
Blower
30
40
Rear window wiper
10
41
Not assigned
42
Rear window heater
25
43
Horn
20
44
Front window wiper
20
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
45
Central control unit for convenience system
15
46
Not assigned
47
Cigarette lighter, power socket in the luggage compartment b)
15
48
ABS
15
49
Tu r n s i g n a l s
15
50
Radio, Telephone preinstallation, Multi-functional module
10
51
Electrical power window (front and rear) - left side
25
52
Electrical power window (front and rear) - right side
25
53
Electric sliding/tilting roof
25
54
Anti-theft alarm system
15
55
Not assigned
56
Headlight cleaning system
25
57
Left low beam, headlight range adjustment
15
58
Low beam on the right
15
a)Depending on headlight type - replace defect fuse by a new fuse of the same ampere
number.b)If the engine is switched off already one electrical component which is connected can dis-
charge the battery.No.
Power consumer
Amperes
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Technical Data
Replace fuses at the battery (manual gearbox)– Press together ⇒fig. 207 the interlocks of the fuse cover simultane-
ously in direction of arrow and push out the cover in direction of
arrow .
– Find out which fuse belongs to the component which is not operating.
– Defect fuses can be detected by their melted metal strips. Replace the
defect fuse by a new fuse of the same ampere number.
Caution•
Never attempt to “repair” fuses and also do not replace them with a fuse of a
higher amperage - risk of fire! This may also cause damage at another part of the
electrical system.
•
Have the electrical system checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage
if a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time.Note
We recommend that you have these fuses replaced by a specialist garage.
Fuse assignment at the battery (manual gearbox)Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions
or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
Fig. 207 The battery: fuse
cover
AA
AB
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
1
Dynamo
175
2
Not assigned
3
Interior
80
4
Electrical auxiliary heating system
60
5
Interior
40
6
Glow plugs, coolant fan
50
7
Electrohydraulic power steering
50
8
ABS or TCS or ESP
25
9
The radiator fan
30
10
The radiator fan
5
Fig. 208 Schematic repre-
sentation of fuse assignment
at battery
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CautionObserve the following guidelines ⇒ in “Replace fuses at the battery (manual
gearbox)”.
Note
The fuses 1 - 7 can be replaced by a specialist garage.Replace fuses at the battery (automatic gearbox)
– Open the positive terminal cover (+) ⇒fig. 209.
– Press onto the interlocks of the fuse covers ⇒fig. 210 and open
the covers.
– Press together the interlocks of the fuse cover simultaneously and
push out the cover in the direction of the arrow.
– Find out which fuse belongs to the component which is not operating
⇒page 221, “Fuse assignment at the battery (automatic gearbox)”.
– Defect fuses can be detected by their melted metal strips. Replace the
defect fuse by a new fuse of the same ampere number.
Caution•
Never attempt to “repair” fuses and also do not replace them with a fuse of a
higher amperage - risk of fire! This may also cause damage at another part of the
electrical system.
•
Have the electrical system checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage
if a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time.Note
•
We recommend that you have these fuses replaced by a specialist garage.
•
Some vehicles are only fitted with the cover ⇒fig. 210.
11
ABS or TCS or ESP
40
12
Central control unit
5
13
Automatic gearbox
electrical auxiliary heating system
5
30
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
Fig. 209 The battery:
Opening of the positive
terminal cover.
Fig. 210 The battery: fuse
coverAAAB
AB
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Fuse assignment at the battery (automatic gearbox)Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions
or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
Caution
Observe the following guidelines ⇒ in “Replace fuses at the battery (automatic
gearbox)” on page 220.BulbsReplacing bulbsThe relevant lamp must always be switched off before a light bulb is replaced.
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest amount of
dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth, serviette or some-
thing similar.
Defect light bulbs should only be replaced with light bulbs of the same type. The
designation is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.
Changing certain bulbs is not something which you can do yourself, but requires to
be done by a specialist. Other parts of the vehicle must be removed in order to
change the light bulbs. This applies, in particular, to bulbs which can only be
reached from the engine compartment.
We therefore recommend that you have any bulbs changed by a specialist garage
or, in exceptional cases, by calling on other professional assistance.
Please note that the engine compartment is a hazardous area ⇒page 185,
“Working in the engine compartment”.
We recommend that you always have a small box of replacement bulbs in your
vehicle. You can obtain replacement bulbs from Škoda original accessories or from
a specialist garage
11).
The set of light bulbs can be stowed in the locable box in the spare wheel.
Bulb - Overview
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
1
Dynamo
175
2
Interior
80
3
Electrical auxiliary heating system
60
4
ABS or TCS or ESP
40
5
Electrohydraulic power steering
50
6
Glow plugs
50
7
ABS or TCS or ESP
25
8
The radiator fan
30
9
Air conditioning system
5
10
The radiator fan
40
11
Central control unit
5
12
Automatic gearbox
electrical auxiliary heating system
5
30
Fig. 211 Schematic repre-
sentation of fuse assignment
at battery
11)The small box with replacement bulbs is part of the basic equipping of the vehicle in some
countries.
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WARNING
•
Bulbs H7 and H4 are pressurised and may burst when changing the bulb
- risk of injury!
•
It is recommended to wear gloves and eye protection when changing a
light bulb.Note
This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is assumed
that no major complications will arise. Other light bulbs should be replaced by your
specialist garage.Front headlight
Front headlight
Reflector
Module
Low beam and main beam
H4
H7
Parking lights
W5W
Turn signals
PY21W
Fog lights
HB4
Fog lights with the function
“Corner”
H8
Rear light unit
Bulb
Reversing light
P21W
Turn signals
PY21W
Brake lights
P21W
Rear fog light
P21W
Parking lights
2x W5W
Others
Bulb
Side turn signal lights
WY5W
Licence plate light
C5W / T4W (5W)
3. Brake light
LED
Interior lighting front / rear
C10W
Reading lights
W5W
Luggage compartment light
W5W
Storage compartment light - front passenger
side
W5W
Fig. 212 Front headlight:
Fitting position of the bulbs
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– Open the bonnet.
– For a vehicle with petrol engine remove the activated charcoal filter
system before replacing the bulb in the right front headlight
⇒fig. 213.Positions of the light bulbs in the front headlight ⇒page 222, fig. 212.
- low beam and main beam
- parking lights
- Turn signal light (at the front)
Switching on the low beam and main beam– Open the bonnet.
– Remove the protective cap ⇒page 222, fig. 212.
– For headlights with module (halogen lamp H7) ⇒fig. 214 turn the
connector with the halogen lamp to the left up to the stop and
remove.
– For headlights with reflector (halogen lamp H4) pull off the connector
from the lamp, release the sprung wire clamp and pull out the halogen
lamp towards the rear.
– Replace the halogen lamp H7, insert the connector with the new
halogen lamp and turn to the right up to the stop.
– Replace the halogen lamp H4, insert into the opening in the reflector
(with the fixing lugs in the recesses), secure with the sprung wire
clamp, position the protective cap and mount the connector.
– We recommend that you have the headlight setting checked by a
Skoda Service Partner after replacing the light bulb.
Fig. 213 Removing the acti-
vated charcoal filter system
AAABAC
Fig. 214 Removing the light
bulb for the low beam and
main beam light
AA
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