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Volvo 242 (1978) Fuse Box Diagram

avatar Jonathan Yarden Oct 22, 2021 · 5 min. read

In this article you will find a description of fuses and relays Volvo, with photos of block diagrams and their locations. Highlighted the cigarette lighter fuse (as the most popular thing people look for).
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Year of production: 1978

Fuse box in instrument panel

The fuse box is positioned in front of the front left door pillar.

Volvo 242 - fuse box -  instrument panel

Position Function Ampere rating [A]
1 Lighter, Windshield wiper washer, Rear wiper washer (245) 16
2 Heater fan, Horn, Radio 16
3 Rear demist, Overdrive 16
4 Back up lights, Air conditioning 8
5 Instrument, Turn signals, Control and warning lights, Relay, fuel injection system 8
6 Stop lights, Rear interior light (245), Trunk light 8
7 Fuel pump 16
8 Clock, Glove compartment light, Interior light, Hazard 8
9 Seat belt warning 8
10 Spare 16
11 Left parking and side marker light, License plate light, left (245: left +right) 8
12 Right parking and side marker light, License plate light, right (not 245), Instrument and panel lights, Seat belt light, Ash tray light, Shift positions light 8

The fuel feed pump fuse is located in the wire to the left under the mat in the trunk. Amperage: 5A.

WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.

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