Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Changing a blown fuse

Fig. 174 A blown fuse

Fig. 175 Removing or fitting a fuse using the plastic pliers ①

Preparation

• Switch off the ignition, the lights and all electrical consumers.

• Open the appropriate fuse box .

Detecting a blown fuse

If the metal strip is melted this indicates that the fuse has blown .

Shine a torch onto the fuse. This will help you to spot the blown fuse more easily.

Changing a fuse

• If applicable, take the plastic pliers out of the fuse box cover.

• For small fuses, push the catch on ① from above A.

• For bigger fuses, push the catch ① onto the fuse from the side B.

• Remove the fuse

• If the fuse has blown, replace it with a new fuse of the same amp rating (same colour and same markings) and same size .

• If necessary, re-insert the plastic pliers into the cover.

• Replace the cover.

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