Fiat 500 fuse: how do I replace it?

Produced since 2007, the Fiat 500 has sold nearly 2 million units to date. Besides tire pressure, identifying and replacing fuses often poses problems for owners of this city car. That’s why we decided to offer you this short guide. Please note, however, that this is only a summary. If you don’t understand certain points, it is advisable to read the Fiat 500 owner’s manual. How to identify the fuses in a Fiat 500? Dashboard fuses Located just above the clutch pedal under a clip-on box, this system contains fuses F12, F13, F32, F36, F37, F38, F43, F47, F48, F49, F51, and F53. Failing to affect various electronic systems in the Fiat 500, the most important is fuse F36. Connecting the vehicle to a diagnostic tool, it also ensures the proper functioning of the radio, air conditioning, and EOBD system. Besides this fuse, F37, F12, and F13 are also crucial as they control the headlights and brake lights.Fuses in the engine compartment: Located on the right side of the engine (next to the battery), these are fuses F08, F09, F10, F14, F15, F20, F30, and F85. They primarily regulate the power supply to the headlights, horns, fog lights, and air conditioning fan. In addition, the fuse for the cigarette lighter (F85) is also located here. And it’s often one of the first fuses to fail on a Fiat 500. How do you replace a blown fuse? When your power outlet, headlight, brake lights, or other equipment malfunctions, remove the affected fuse using pliers. And if the circuit breaker’s conductor is broken, that would mean that it is faulty. To replace it, make sure that the new

fuse has the same amperage as the blown one. If

the amperage is lower than the blown fuse, the current will not flow.

On the other hand, if it is significantly higher, a short circuit can occur and could lead to a fire. What are the contraindications for replacing a fuse on a Fiat 500? In addition to the amperage, when replacing a blown fuse, turn off the ignition and disconnect the battery. Also, never, ever, if you cannot find a fuse compatible with your Fiat 500, replace it with a piece of metal or any other metallic object, as this would pose a serious danger to you and your car.