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Luxgen Luxgen7 SUV (1st generation): Replacing a Fuse in the Interior Fuse Box

The interior fuse box protects the circuits inside the vehicle: cigarette lighter/power outlet, audio system, power windows, central locking, and heated seats. The exact layout and location of the box on the Luxgen7 SUV are not documented in publicly available service materials, so the general procedure is given below. Check the diagram on the back of the box cover or in the owner's manual to see what each slot protects.

DifficultyEasy Time10-15 minutes Steps10

Part

№Part
01 Blade-type plug-in automotive fuses (Mini or Standard)same amperage rating as the blown fuse

Tools

3
  • fuse puller (usually stored in the fuse box)
  • flashlight
  • assortment of spare blade fuses in the required amperage ratings

Step by step

10 steps
  1. Turn off the engine, switch off the ignition and all electrical consumers, and remove the key.
  2. Locate the interior fuse box. It is usually under the dashboard on the driver's side, behind a removable cover, or at the end of the dashboard, visible when the door is open. If you don't see a cover, look below and to the left of the steering column.
  3. Remove the cover by prying it off with your finger or a plastic trim tool at the notch. Do not use metal screwdrivers, which can damage the plastic.
  4. Find the diagram on the cover or in the owner's manual and identify the slot for the circuit that isn't working.
  5. Pull the suspect fuse out with the fuse puller, straight toward you without rocking it. Hold it up to the light: in a blown fuse, the thin metal link inside is broken.
  6. Choose a new fuse with the same amperage rating (the number on the body) and the same color. Do not install a fuse with a higher rating: the wiring can overheat and even catch fire.
  7. Push the new fuse all the way into the same slot.
  8. Turn on the ignition and check that the circuit works.
  9. If the new fuse blows right away or soon after, there is a short circuit in the circuit or a faulty component. Do not use jumper wires or makeshift bypasses; find the cause or take the car to a repair shop.
  10. Snap the box cover back into place and put the spare fuses and the fuse puller back in the box.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • Work only with the ignition off
  • Never replace a fuse with wire or foil, and never install a fuse with a higher rating
  • If a fuse blows again, do not keep replacing it; check the wiring and the component
  • If you lack experience, take the car to a repair shop
  • No tightening torques are needed: no fasteners are removed