Where is the fuse box of the Volkswagen Lavida located?
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The fuse box of the Volkswagen Lavida is located inside the instrument panel cover on the left side of the driver's seat. When replacing fuses, the following aspects need to be noted: 1. Turn off the ignition switch, lights, and all electrical appliances. There is a card and a fuse clip on the back of the removed cover, which can be used to remove the damaged fuse. 2. The fuse box has a white card indicating the positions of the fuses corresponding to various electrical appliances. The card can be removed. The front side of the card corresponds to the upper part of the fuse socket, and the back side corresponds to the lower part. When replacing fuses, always refer to this reference table to determine the name and function of each fuse to avoid incorrect replacement. 3. Use the clip to remove the relevant fuse. If the fuse is blown, only replace it with a new fuse of the same current rating and size. The Lavida uses blade-type fuses, which are commonly used in many vehicle models. They can be purchased at regular auto parts stores. Finally, use the clip to hold the new fuse and insert it into the correct position. After installation, remember to return the card and clip to their original places.
Last month I just helped my neighbor fix their Lavida, so I remember it very clearly. On older Lavida models, the fuse box is located at the knee position of the driver's seat, behind the plastic cover panel below the steering wheel on the left side. You'll need a flathead screwdriver to pry open the clips to access it, where dozens of colorful fuses are densely arranged. Finding it on newer Lavida models is more convenient - simply open the glove compartment on the passenger side, press both sides inward with your hands, and the entire compartment will drop down to reveal the fuse box hidden on the rear wall. I recommend doing this during daytime and bringing a flashlight for better visibility. The inside of each fuse box cover is printed with corresponding device icons and bilingual (Chinese-English) descriptions. If you find a blown fuse, don't rush to replace it immediately. It's best to use needle-nose pliers to pull it out and check the fuse point against light to confirm the fault before installing a new one, otherwise it may blow repeatedly.
Having worked on Volkswagen cars for over a decade, I can locate the Lavida's fuse box blindfolded. The main fuse box is behind the grooved cover panel, exactly three fingers' width above the left footrest in the driver's seat. Newer models also have an additional fuse box behind the glove compartment on the passenger side. Be careful when prying open the cover as the clips are prone to breaking—I once encountered an owner who forced it open and couldn't reattach it. Inside, the blue 15A fuse is for the cigarette lighter, the red 10A controls the turn signals, and the headlight fuse is usually a yellow 20A. It's practical to keep spare fuses of various amperages in your car; you can buy a complete set online for just ten yuan. Always remember to turn off the power before working—operating with live current can cause a short circuit and fry the computer board.
