The Skoda Octavia is a popular car that has been in production since 1996. The first generation of the Octavia (Mk1/1U) was produced from 1996 to 2010.
This blog post will discuss the fuse box diagram for the Skoda Octavia Mk1/1U (1996-2010). The fuse box diagram is a helpful tool for identifying and troubleshooting electrical problems in your vehicle.
Table of Contents
Cigar lighter (power outlet) fuses: #35 (Power socket in the luggage compartment) and #41 (Cigarette lighter) in the Instrument panel fuse box.
Fuse Box Location
There are two fuse boxes in the Skoda Octavia Mk1/1U (1996-2010):
- Instrument panel fuse box: This fuse box is located under the left side of the dashboard.
- Engine compartment fuse box: This fuse box is located in the engine compartment, on the passenger side.
Color coding of fuses
| Color | Maximum amperage |
|---|---|
| light brown | 5 |
| brown | 7.5 |
| red | 10 |
| blue | 15 |
| yellow | 20 |
| white | 25 |
| green | 30 |
Passenger Compartment
| Fuse Number | Protected Components | Fuse Amp. Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heating of the exterior mirrors, relay for cigarette lighter, power seats and washing nozzles | 10 |
| 2 | Turn signal lights, Xenon headlight | 10 |
| 3 | Lighting in storage compartment | 5 |
| 4 | Licence plate light | 5 |
| 5 | Seat heating, Climatronic, circulating air flap, exterior mirror heater, cruise control system | 7,5 |
| 6 | Central locking system | 5 |
| 7 | Reversing light, sensors for parking aid | 10 |
| 8 | Phone | 5 |
| 9 | ABS, ESP | 5 |
| 10 | Ignition, S-contact (For power consumers, e.g. the radio, which can be operated with the ignition switched off as long as the ignition key is not withdrawn) | 10 |
| 11 | Instrument cluster | 5 |
| 12 | Power supply of the self-diagnosis | 7,5 |
| 13 | Brake lights | 10 |
| 14 | Interior lighting, central locking system, interior lighting (without central locking system) | 10 |
| 15 | Instrument cluster, steering angle sender, rear mirror | 5 |
| 16 | Air conditioning system | 10 |
| 17 | Heated windscreen washer nozzles | 5 |
| 17 | Daylight driving lights | 30 |
| 18 | Right main beam | 10 |
| 19 | Left main beam | 10 |
| 20 | Right low beam, headlight range adjustment | 15 |
| 21 | Low beam on the left | 15 |
| 22 | Right parking light | 5 |
| 23 | Left parking light | 5 |
| 24 | Front window wiper, motor for wash pump | 20 |
| 25 | Air blower, air conditioning system, Climatronic | 25 |
| 26 | Rear window heater | 25 |
| 27 | Rear window wiper | 15 |
| 28 | Fuel pump | 15 |
| 29 | Control unit: Petrol engine | 15 |
| 29 | Control unit: Diesel engine | 10 |
| 30 | Electric sliding/tilting roof | 20 |
| 31 | Not assigned | |
| 32 | Petrol engine – injection valves | 10 |
| 32 | Diesel engine – injection pump, control unit | 30 |
| 33 | Headlight cleaning system | 20 |
| 34 | Petrol engine: Control unit | 10 |
| 34 | Diesel engine: Control unit | 10 |
| 35 | Trailer socket, power socket in the luggage compartment | 30 |
| 36 | Fog lights | 15 |
| 37 | Petrol engine: Control unit | 20 |
| 37 | Diesel engine: Control unit | 5 |
| 38 | Lighting of the luggage compartment, central locking system, opening of the fuel filler flap, interior lighting | 15 |
| 39 | Hazard warning light system | 15 |
| 40 | Horn | 20 |
| 41 | Cigarette lighter | 15 |
| 42 | Radio, mobile phone | 15 |
| 43 | Petrol engine: Control unit | 10 |
| 43 | Diesel engine: Control unit | 10 |
| 44 | Seat heaters | 15 |
Engine Compartment
| Fuse Number | Protected Components | Fuse Amp. Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pump for ABS | 30 |
| 2 | Valves for ABS | 30 |
| 3 | Radiator fan 1st stage | 30 |
| 4 | Glow plugs for heating the coolant, relay for secondary air pump | 50 |
| 5 | Engine control unit | 50 |
| 6 | Radiator fan 2nd stage | 40 |
| 7 | Main fuse of the interior | 110 |
| 8 | Dynamo (amperage depends on the engine type and equipment) | 110/150 |
Fuse Box Diagrams
The fuse box diagrams for the Skoda Octavia Mk1/1U (1996-2010) can be found in the vehicle’s owner’s manual. The fuse box diagrams show the location of each fuse in the fuse box, as well as the amperage rating of each fuse.
Troubleshooting Electrical Problems
If you are experiencing an electrical problem in your Skoda Octavia Mk1/1U (1996-2010), you can use the fuse box diagram to help you identify the fuse that may be causing the problem. Once you have identified the fuse, you can check to see if it is blown. If the fuse is blown, you will need to replace it with a fuse of the same amperage rating.
Conclusion
The fuse box diagram is a valuable tool for any Skoda Octavia Mk1/1U (1996-2010) owner. By understanding how to use it, you can quickly and easily identify and troubleshoot electrical problems in your vehicle.
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