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Explanation of types and uses of car fuses

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Fuse box

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The description is based on ISO 8820 standards, which are used by modern cars. Brown identifies 5 Amps: position lights (rear), dashboard, parking sensors.

Red is 10 Amps; headlights, dipped beam, indicators, radio; Blue 15 Amps: wipers, heated rear window, cigarette lighter, reverse light. Yellow identifies 20 Amps: electric windows, heated seats, cabin fan. White (or transparent) is 25 Amps: radiator fan, window lifter motor (more powerful version); Green 30 Amps: heating and climate.

Orange is 40 Amps, for cooling fan, engine, ABS, main lights group. Dark red 50 Amps for ECU and fuel pump; purple 60 Amps for main power, alternator.


Posted on 31 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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