Where is the headlight fuse located in a Nissan Sunny?
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The headlight fuse of a Nissan Sunny is located on the left side below the steering wheel. The function of automotive fuses: When a circuit malfunctions or operates abnormally, causing continuous current rise that may damage important or valuable components in the circuit, or even burn out the circuit and cause a fire. If a fuse is properly installed in the circuit, it will melt and cut off the current when the current abnormally rises to a certain level and duration, thereby protecting the safe operation of the circuit. Reasons for fuse failure: Using inappropriate wipers or having rusted wiper connections can increase wiper resistance, leading to excessive current that burns out the fuse; selecting a fuse with too low rated power or experiencing circuit short circuits can also cause the fuse to blow.
I remember when I helped my neighbor fix their Nissan Sunny last time, I specifically looked up the location of the headlight fuse. It's inside the black fuse box on the left side of the engine bay. When you open the cover, you'll see dozens of small colored squares. The exact position depends on the year and model. For example, in the 2014 model, it's usually the third blue 15A fuse from the right in the second row. You can cross-check this with the diagram on the inside of the fuse box cover. It's best to do this during daylight hours—use small pliers to pull the fuse straight out and check if the metal wire inside is broken. If you can't find it yourself, the owner's manual has detailed markings in Chapter 8's circuit diagram section. You can also take a photo and send it to an auto repair shop to help confirm the location.
I've been driving a Nissan Sunny for three years and have replaced the headlight fuse twice. It's quite hidden, located in the fuse box above the driver's foot mat, but the actual headlight fuse is in the engine compartment. You need to open the front hood, and when facing the engine, there's a black box with clips on the left side. Be careful not to break the plastic tabs when lifting it. The fuse is a small component about the size of a fingernail, usually labeled HEAD or HLP, mostly blue-green in color with 10-20 amps. Remember to turn off the car and engine before operating. Use needle-nose pliers to gently grip both metal ends and pull it out. When installing a new fuse, you should hear a click to ensure it's securely in place.
