2001-2006 Land Rover Defender Fuse Box Diagram

The Land Rover Defender is a British icon, known for its ruggedness and off-road capabilities. But even the best vehicles can experience electrical problems, and that’s where fuse box diagrams come in.

A fuse box diagram is a map of the fuses in your vehicle, along with their amperage ratings and which circuits they protect. If you have an electrical problem, you can use the fuse box diagram to help you identify the blown fuse.

This blog post will provide you with the fuse box diagram for Land Rover Defenders from 2001 to 2006. I will also discuss the different types of fuses and how to replace a blown fuse.

Fuse Box Location

• The main fuse box is fitted in the center of the dashboard, in front of the main gear lever; to access the fuses, remove the cover by turning the fixing screws fully anti-clockwise.
• The secondary fuse box is located under the right-hand front seat. The front seat cushions can be removed to access the battery and secondary fuse box as follows: Pull up the front of the seat base to release it from its retaining clips, then pull the cushion forward to remove it.

Main Fuse Box

Fuse Number	Fuse Amp. Rating	Protected Components
8	10A	Alarm system, ignition
9	15A	Wipers & washers – front
10	10A	Wipers & washers – rear
11	10A	Anti-lock brakes
12	10A	Engine ECU (Td5 engine)
13	10A	Brake lights
14	10A	Reversing lights, glow plugs
15	5A	Headlights (dim dip), ignition, air conditioning, cooling fan, instruments, heated rear window, warning lights
16	20A	Cigar lighter, heater blower
17	5A	Radio
18	10A	Side lights (left-hand side), instrument illumination
19	10A	Side lights (right-hand side)
20	10A	Switch illumination, headlight levelling
21	10A	Indicators
22	10A	Headlight dipped beam (right-hand side)
23	10A	Headlight dipped beam (left-hand side)
24	10A	Headlight main beam (right-hand side)
25	10A	Headlight main beam (left-hand side)
26	10A	Rear fog guard light
27	10A	Alarm sounder
28	30A	Air conditioning blower
29	20A	Air conditioning compressor, cooling fan
30	10A	Interior lights, instruments, radio, diagnostic connector
31	15A	Hazard warning lights
32	20A	Heated rear window
33	20A	Heated seats
34	20A	Electric window (right-hand side)
35	20A	Electric window (left-hand side)
36	30A	Heated front screen
37	–	–

Secondary Fuse Box

Fuse Number	Fuse Amp. Rating	Protected Components
1	30A	ABS
2	20A	Accessory socket, trailer
3	20A	Horn
4	20A	Fuel pump
5	30A	Main relay
6	15A	Alarm, hazards
7	20A	Alarm sounder, CDL
	100A	GLOW PLUG
	60A	AIR CON
	60A	SPARE
	30A	ABS PUMP RELAY
	60A	IGNITION
	30A	LIGHTS

How to replace a blown fuse?

To replace a blown fuse, you will need to first identify the fuse that has blown. You can do this by using the fuse box diagram. Once you have identified the blown fuse, you will need to remove it from the fuse box. To do this, simply slide the fuse out of its socket.

Once you have removed the blown fuse, you will need to replace it with a fuse that has the same amperage rating. You can find fuses with different amperage ratings at most auto parts stores.

To install the new fuse, simply slide it into the socket of the fuse box. Make sure that the fuse is inserted correctly, with the metal strip facing down.

Conclusion

Fuse box diagrams are a valuable tool for any Land Rover Defender owner. If you have an electrical problem, you can use the fuse box diagram to help you identify the blown fuse. By replacing the blown fuse, you can often fix the electrical problem yourself.

I hope this blog post has been helpful. If you have any further questions about Land Rover Defender fuse boxes, please feel free to leave a comment below.

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