226 If and when
Fuses
Changing a fuse
Blown fuses must be replaced
Fig. 141 Fuses in the
dash panel
Fuse cover
–Switch off the ignition and its failed electrical component.
–Identify the fuse corresponding to the damaged electric con-
sumer ⇒ page 227.
–Take the plastic clip from inside the fuse cover, fit it onto the
blown fuse and pull the fuse out.
–Replace the blown fuse (which will have a melted metal strip)
with a new fuse of the same ampere rating.
The individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. The fuses are loca-
ted behind a cover at the left-hand end of the dash panel. When the steer-
ing wheel is on the right, the fuses are on the right-hand side of the dash
panel, behind a cover.
Fuses colour code
Colour Amps
Grey 2
Beige 5
Brown 7,5
Red 10
Blue 15
Yellow 20
Natural (White) 25
Green 30
Orange 40
WARNING
Never “repair” damaged fuses and never replace them with fuses with a
higher rating. Failure to comply could result in fire. This could also cause
damage to other parts of the electrical system.
Note
●If a newly replaced fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical sys-
tem must be checked by a specialised workshop as soon as possible.
●If you replace a fuse with higher-rating fuse, you could cause damage to
another location in the electrical system.
●Always keep some spare fuses in the vehicle. These are available from
SEAT Official Services.
