Please help

I cannot locate the internal fuse box in my 2010 fiat 500 1.2 lounge.

(The courtesy light does not come on and hasn't for months, together with the hazard lights button i.e. it doesn't flash. )

The manual does not help regarding location. i.e. I'm sure it isn't on the right of the steering wheel!

I understand it may be in the passenger footwell somewhere but where?

Any advice appreciated!

regards

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zorro1649 said:

The manual does not help regarding location. i.e. I'm sure it isn't on the right of the steering wheel!

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It's to the right of the steering wheel under an access panel. 99% sure the manual tells you exactly how to access it.

306maxi said:

It's to the right of the steering wheel under an access panel. 99% sure the manual tells you exactly how to access it.

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OK. Have you ever opened it? i.e. to confirm location.

zorro1649 said:

OK. Have you ever opened it? i.e. to confirm location.

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Yes

I'm looking for fuse 32. I've just managed to remove the triangular shaped unit from the RH side of the steering wheel, but this is not the location!

The manual refers to somewhere near the pedals? But where?

If you know please advise.

No cryptics or sarcasm, I'm not in the mood!

zorro1649 said:

I'm looking for fuse 32. I've just managed to remove the triangular shaped unit from the RH side of the steering wheel, but this is not the location!

The manual refers to somewhere near the pedals? But where?

If you know please advise.

No cryptics or sarcasm, I'm not in the mood!

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Come on 306maxi.

you know the answer!

give us a clue!

zorro1649 said:

Come on 306maxi.

you know the answer!

give us a clue!

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I must admit to being a complete plonker. I was SURE the fusebox was under there. There is one fuse and the fuse puller is located underneath there. I was so sure I went out with a torch and had a look. The REAL fusebox is at right down at the back of the glovebox, there's an access panel right at the back of it.

I was 110% sure it was near the steering wheel.....

Thanks for your help!

I've been going round in circles most of the day!

I think I know the panel you mean , I've looked at it a few times. I will go back and have another look!

The 500 is an odd case in that the fuse puller is located nowhere near where the fuse panel is!

Problem solved!!

The Fuse box was to the rear of the parcel shelf!
The fuses are upside down but I was able to decipher which was which by locating the two 20amp fuses and counting down as per the manual diagram.

Fuse 32 was ok!

The courtesy bulb that looked fine i.e. fuse wire unbroken turned out to be the culprit when tested!
What a game!!

zorro1649 said:

Problem solved!!

The Fuse box was to the rear of the parcel shelf!
The fuses are upside down but I was able to decipher which was which by locating the two 20amp fuses and counting down as per the manual diagram.

Fuse 32 was ok!

The courtesy bulb that looked fine i.e. fuse wire unbroken turned out to be the culprit when tested!
What a game!!

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I've had a couple of bulbs go which were intermittent. Most annoying!

i need to check the fuse for the entertainment system, would i find that in the fuse box inside? just noticed theres a fuse box next to the battery in the engine bay.