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
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
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.
NOTICE
Fuses in the vehicle
Fig. 172 Dash panel on the driver
side: fuse box cover
Fig. 173 In the front left of the
engine compartment: fuse box cover
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Fig. 61 On the left-hand side of the vehicle:
location and deployment zone of the curtain airbag
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and safety warnings
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WARNING
Do not check or charge batteries that have a visual
indicator that is bright yellow. Jump starting must not
be used!
There is a risk of explosion during testing,
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