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Volvo 242 (1979) 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: 1979

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, Tailgate window wiper, El. side mirrors (optional), El. radio antenna (optional) 8
2 Windshield wiper/washer, Horn 16
3 Heater fan 16
4 Seat belt warning and Ignition key buzzer 8
5 Fuel pump (feed pump) 8
6 Brake light, Relay, interior light 8
7 Fuel pump (main pump) 16
8 Interior light, Glove compartment light, Clock, Trunk light, Engine compartment light 8
9 Hazard 8
10 El. window lifts (optional) 16
11 Overdrive, El. heated rear window 16
12 Back-up light, Relay el. window lifts , El. heated driver’s seat(Canada), Air conditioning(optional) 8
13 Instruments, Turn signals, Relay fuel injection, Seat belt warning 8
14 Spare
15 Left parking light, License plate light, Side marker light(wagon) 8
16 Right parking light, Instrument and panel light, Buzzer head lights 8
17 Fuse storage, spare

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

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