Removal the fuse box cover
Fuse box in the engine compartment
Checking the condition of the fuse box
1. Blown fuse
2. A whole fuse
The vehicle's electrical circuits are protected by a series of fuses, switches, and fuse links. The fuse box block includes the fuse box itself, wires and their connection connectors and is located behind the instrument panel on the driver's side.
Each fuse protects its own circuit, and its assignment to a particular circuit is indicated on the fuse box cover. Miniature fuses with flat terminals are installed in the fuse box.
If any element of electrical equipment fails, the first thing to check is the fuses. A blown fuse can be easily identified visually through the transparent plastic housing. Also, the flat terminals of the fuse connections are visible in the fuse box and the continuity of the circuit can be checked.
It is very important to use fuses of the required rating. Different electrical circuits require protection against currents of varying strength. The maximum current rating for the circuit is indicated in amperes on the fuse body using color-coded markings and on the fuse box cover.
Caution! Do not replace the fuse with a piece of metal or foil. This may cause serious damage to the electrical system.
If a fuse blows immediately after replacement, do not replace it again until you have identified and corrected the cause of the problem. In most cases, the cause of the malfunction is a short circuit caused by a broken or old wire.
The heater and air conditioner use a lot of electricity, so the fuse box has a switch to protect their circuits. If the circuit is opened by the breaker, turn off the heater and air conditioner before pressing the breaker reset button.
The fuse box is located on the left side of the instrument panel. The second fuse box is located under the instrument panel on the driver's side.
A blown fuse can be identified visually.