Do-it-yourself -> Fuses and light bulbs for Your Skoda Fabia 4 Door Seecond Generation (2007-2013)

Note  
Fuses and light bulbs  
We recommend that you always carry replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box  
of replacement fuses can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.  
Fuses  
One fuse may cover several consumers.  
A single consumer may use several fuses.  
Introduction  
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  
Fuses in the dash panel  
Fuses in the dash panel  
Fuses in the engine compartment  
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170  
Fig. 150  
Underside of the dash panel: Dis-  
tribution board cover.  
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.  
Before replacing a fuse, switch off the ignition and the appropriate consumer  
Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operat-  
ing » page 168, Fuses in the dash panel or » page 170, Fuses in the engine  
compartment.  
Take the plastic clip out of its fixture in the cover of the fuse box, place it on  
the relevant fuse and pull it out.  
Fuse colour  
light brown  
dark brown  
red  
Maximum amperage  
5
7.5  
10  
15  
blue  
yellow  
20  
25  
30  
white  
green  
Fig. 151 Schematic representation of the fuse box for vehicles with left-  
hand steering/right-hand steering  
WARNING  
Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the  
engine compartment » page 138.  
Read and observe and on page 168 first.  
CAUTION  
The fuses are located on the left side of the dash panel behind a cover.  
“Never repair” fuses or replace them with a fuse of a higher amperage –  
there is a risk of fire. This may also cause damage at another part of the elec-  
trical system.  
Have the electrical system checked as quickly as possible by a specialist ga-  
rage if a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time.  
Carefully remove the cover in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 150.  
After the fuse has been replaced, replace the cover in the dash panel in the  
opposite direction of the arrow so that the guide lugs are guided into the  
openings of the dash panel. Close the cover until it clicks into place.  
A blown fuses is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty  
fuse with a new one of the same amperage.  
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Fuse assignment in the dash panel  
No. Power consumer  
No. Power consumer  
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30  
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Telephone preinstallation  
1
S-contact  
Petrol engine: AKF valve, Diesel engine: Control flap  
Injection, coolant pump  
2
3
4
5
6
7
START-STOP, air-conditioning system  
Instrument cluster, headlamp beam adjustment  
Control unit for ABS, button for START STOP  
Petrol engine: Speed regulating system  
Reversing light (manual gearbox)  
Fuel pump, ignition, Cruise control system, operation of PTC relay  
Lambda probe  
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33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
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High pressure fuel pump, pressure valve  
Engine control unit  
Ignition, engine control unit, automatic gearbox  
Brake pedal switch, clutch pedal switch  
Engine control unit, vacuum pump  
Daytime running lights/radio for vehicles with START-STOP  
Main beam  
8
Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning  
system, parking aid, control unit for cornering lights, radiator fan,  
washing nozzles  
9
Rear fog light, DC/DC converter START-STOP  
Fog lights  
10  
11  
Windscreen Wiper and Washer System  
Mirror adjustment  
Air blower for heating  
40-41 Not assigned  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
Control unit for trailer detection  
Control unit for automatic gearbox  
Motor for halogen projector headlights with cornering light function  
PDA navigation system  
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43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
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Rear window heater  
Horn  
Windscreen wipers  
Central control unit for convenience system  
Engine control unit, fuel pump  
Electro-hydraulic power steering  
Light switch power supply  
Cigarette lighter, power socket in the luggage compartment  
ABS, START-STOP (DC/DC) converter ESP  
Turn signal lights, brake lights  
Mirror heater  
S-contact  
Alarm  
START-STOP (DC/DC) transformer, radio  
Electrical power window (front and rear) - left side  
Electrical power window (front and rear) - right side  
Parking light = left side, electrical sliding/tilting roof  
START-STOP (instrument cluster), alarm  
Control unit for automatic gearbox  
Reversing light, fog lights with the function CORNER  
Operating controls for the heating, control unit for air conditioning  
system, parking aid, mobile phone, instrument cluster, steering an-  
gle sender, ESC, vehicle voltage control unit, multifunction steering  
wheel  
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53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
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Interior lighting, storage compartment and luggage compartment,  
side lights  
23  
Headlight cleaning system, parking light - right side  
Left low beam, headlight range adjustment  
Low beam on the right  
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25  
26  
Central control unit  
Seat heaters  
Rear window wiper  
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Fuses and light bulbs  
No. Power consumer  
Fuses in the engine compartment  
6
7
Glow plugs, radiator fan  
Electro-hydraulic power steering  
ABS or TCS or ESC  
8
9
Radiator fan  
10 Automatic gearbox  
11 ABS or TCS or ESC  
12 Central control unit  
13 Electrical auxiliary heating system  
Note  
Fig. 152 Vehicle battery: Distribution board cover.  
Fuses 1-7 are replaced by a specialist garage.  
Fig. 153  
Bulbs  
Schematic representation of fuse  
box in engine compartment  
Introduction  
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  
Headlights  
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Changing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen headlights)  
Changing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen projector  
headlights)  
Changing the high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)  
Changing the front turn signal bulb  
Changing the front parking light bulb  
Foglights and daytime running lights  
Fabia Scout, Fabia RS foglights  
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Read and observe and on page 168 first.  
Press the securing clips on the fuse box cover together at the same time in  
the direction of arrow A » Fig. 152 and remove the cover in the direction of  
arrow B .  
Release the fixtures in the openings C using a flat screwdriver and fold the  
cover upwards in direction of arrow D .  
Changing the licence plate light bulb  
Rear light  
Fuse assignment in engine compartment  
No. Power consumer  
Some manual skills are required to change a bulb. For this reason, if uncertain,  
we recommend that bulbs are replaced by a specialist garage or other expert  
help is sought.  
1
Generator  
2
3
4
5
Not assigned  
Switch off the ignition and all of the lights before replacing a bulb.  
Faulty bulbs must only be replaced with the same type of bulbs. The designa-  
tion is located on the light socket or the glass bulb.  
Interior  
Electrical auxiliary heating system  
Interior  
A stowage compartment for replacement bulbs is located in a plastic box in  
the spare wheel or underneath the floor covering in the boot.  
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WARNING  
Headlights  
Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the  
engine compartment » page 138.  
Accidents can be caused if the road in front of the vehicle is not suffi-  
ciently illuminated and the vehicle cannot or can only be seen with difficul-  
ty by other road users.  
Bulbs H7 and H4 are pressurised and may burst when changed - there is a  
risk of injury. We therefore recommended wearing gloves and safety  
glasses when changing a bulb.  
Switch off the respective vehicle light when changing the bulb.  
CAUTION  
Fig. 154 Bulb arrangement: Halogen headlights/halogen projector head-  
lights  
Do not take hold of the glass bulb with naked fingers (even the smallest  
amount of dirt reduces the working life of the light bulb). Use a clean cloth,  
napkin, or similar.  
Read and observe and on page 171 first.  
When removing and installing the number plate light and tail light make sure  
that the paintwork of the vehicle and the tail light are not damaged.  
Bulb arrangement in the Halogen headlamp  
A - low beam, main beam and side lights  
Note  
B - front turn signal light  
This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is pos-  
sible to replace the bulbs on your own without any complications arising. Other  
light bulbs should be changed by your specialist garage.  
We recommend that you always carry a box of replacement bulbs in the vehi-  
Bulb arrangement in the Halogen projector headlights  
1
- low beam / low and main beam  
2 - Parking light / parking and main beam lights  
3 - turn signal lights  
cle. Replacement bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODAOriginal Accessories.  
We recommend having the headlight settings checked by a specialist garage  
after replacing a bulb in the main beam, low beam or fog lights.  
Visit a specialist garage if an LED is faulty.  
Changing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen headlights)  
Fig. 155  
Removing bulbs for low and  
main beam  
Read and observe and on page 171 first.  
Remove the rubber cover A » Fig. 154 on page 171.  
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Fuses and light bulbs  
Remove the connector from the bulb, unlock the securing clip and remove  
the bulb » Fig. 155.  
Insert a new light bulb in such a way that the fixing lugs of the bulb socket fit  
in the recesses of the reflector.  
Lock the circlip and insert the connector in the bulb.  
Fit the rubber cover A .  
Read and observe and on page 171 first.  
Remove the rubber cover 2 » Fig. 154 on page 171.  
Turn the connector with the bulb to the stop in the direction of the ar-  
row » Fig. 157 and remove it.  
Replace the bulb, insert the connector and new bulb and turn to the stop in  
the opposite direction to that of the arrow.  
Fit the rubber cover 2 .  
Changing the low beam and high beam bulb (halogen projector  
headlights)  
Changing the front turn signal bulb  
Fig. 156  
Read and observe and on page 171 first.  
Removing bulbs for low beam/  
low and main beam  
Remove the bulb holder B » Fig. 154 on page 171 or the bulb holder 3 to the  
stop in an anti-clockwise direction and remove with the bulb for the turn sig-  
nal.  
Replace the bulb, insert the bulb holder with the new bulb and turn clock-  
wise to the stop.  
Changing the front parking light bulb  
Read and observe and on page 171 first.  
Read and observe and on page 171 first.  
Remove the rubber cover  
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» Fig. 154 on page 171.  
Remove rubber cover A » Fig. 154 on page 171 or 2 .  
Grasp the lamp holder and remove it from the bulb housing.  
Replace the light bulb and insert the lamp holder back into the headlamp  
with the bulb.  
Turn the socket with the bulb to the stop in the direction of the ar-  
row » Fig. 156 and remove it.  
Replace the bulb, insert the connector and new bulb and turn to the stop in  
the opposite direction to that of the arrow.  
Fit the rubber cover.  
Fit the rubber cover  
1
.
Changing the high beam bulb (halogen projector headlights)  
Fig. 157  
Removing the bulb for the main  
beam  
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Do-it-yourself  
Foglights and daytime running lights  
Fabia Scout, Fabia RS foglights  
Fig. 158 Front bumper: Protective grille/removing the fog light  
Read and observe and on page 171 first.  
Fig. 159 Front bumper: Fabia Scout/Fabia RS  
Bulb location » Fig. 158.  
A - Bulb for daylight driving light  
B - Light bulb for fog lights  
Removing the cap  
Grasp the protective grille in the areas marked by the arrows » Fig. 158 -   
and remove the cover in the direction of the arrow.  
Replacing light bulbs for fog lights/daytime running lights  
Fig. 160 Front bumper: Fog lights/fog lights: Replacing the light bulb  
Insert your hand into the opening in the protective grille and press the  
catch » Fig. 158 - in the direction of the arrow.  
Remove the fog lamp.  
Turn the connector with the bulb in counter-clockwise up to the stop and re-  
move.  
Read and observe and on page 171 first.  
Removing the cap and fog light  
Insert the tool into the opening above the fog light » Fig. 159 - (Fabia  
Scout) » page 159, Vehicle tool kit and remove the cover.  
Insert a finger into the opening next to the foglight » Fig. 159 - (Fabia RS)  
and remove the cap.  
Replace the bulb, insert the holder with the new bulb and turn clockwise to  
the stop.  
To re-install the fog light, first of all place the fog light with the lug on the  
side opposite the licence plate.  
Unscrew » page 159, Vehicle tool kitthe screws » Fig. 160 - with the screw-  
driver .  
Remove the fog lamp.  
Press in the fog lamp on the side closest to the licence plate.  
Insert the cap, beginning with the lug on the side opposite the license plate.  
Press in the cap on the side facing the license plate. The cap must engage  
firmly.  
Changing light bulbs and installing fog lights  
Press the locking tab  
1
» Fig. 160 on the connector A and remove the con-  
nector from the bulb holder B .  
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Turn the bulb holder B and bulb in the direction of the arrow to the stop and  
remove.  
Replace the bulb, insert the bulb holder and new bulb and turn in the oppo-  
site direction to that of the arrow to the stop.  
Rear light  
Insert the plug A into the socket B .  
Retighten the screws and insert the cap. The cap must engage firmly.  
Changing the licence plate light bulb  
Fig. 161  
Boot lid: Licence plate light  
Fig. 162 Plastic nut/rear lamp  
Fig. 163  
Tail light assembly: Bulb ar-  
rangement  
Read and observe and on page 171 first.  
Insert a flat screwdriver into the opening in the area of the arrow » Fig. 161  
and carefully press towards the centre of the lamp; the lamp pops out slight-  
ly as you do this.  
Remove the lamp.  
Remove the faulty bulb from the holder and insert a new one.  
Replace the glass cover and push in until the stop.  
Read and observe and on page 171 first.  
Bulb location » Fig. 163.  
Make sure that you install the glass cover in the correct position.  
1
- Rear fog light/Reversing light  
2 - Turn signal lights  
3 - Brake lights  
4 - parking lights  
Removing and installing the tail light  
Open the tailgate.  
Hold the rear light assembly still with one hand and unscrew the plastic  
nut » Fig. 162 - with the other.  
Grip the tail lamp assembly and carefully remove it by pulling it back at an an-  
gle with loosening movements. Do not pull the grommet with the cables out  
of the bodywork.  
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To refit the rear light assembly, first insert screw A into the opening in the  
bodywork » Fig. 162.  
Carefully press the tail light assembly into the bodywork so that the bolts B  
latch with the mounts in the body.  
Hold the rear light assembly still with one hand and attach and tighten the  
nuts » Fig. 162 - with the other hand.  
Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly  
To replace the bulb, turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise to the stop and re-  
move it from the housing » Fig. 163.  
Replace the bulb, insert the holder with the bulb into the housing and turn in  
a clockwise direction to the the stop.  
Note  
For slackening and tightening the plastic nut use a coin or similar object.  
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