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Vauxhall Astra · 2010

2010 Vauxhall Astra Brake Light Fuse

Brake lights not coming on? Check the stop lamp fuse. Driving without working brake lights is unsafe and illegal.

  • UK specification
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  • Checked 15 October 2026
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Partly covered: Vauxhall issued Astra handbooks before its August 2011 edition that it does not publish, and the editions around them print different fuse charts. A 2010 Astra may have one of them — check the edition printed in your handbook, or compare with the fuse box legend in your car, before removing anything.

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Applies toHandbook edition January 2010Handbook edition August 2010

Vauxhall’s handbook doesn’t print fuse ratings, so none is shown. Fit a replacement with the same rating as the fuse you remove — the handbook says: “Data on the replacement fuse must match the data on the defective fuse.”

Fuse
19
Fuse box
Instrument panel
Location
In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located behind a cover in the glovebox.

Where is the fuse box?

Instrument panel fuse box

In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located behind a cover in the glovebox.

  1. Open the glovebox, then open the cover and fold it down.

Fuse box diagram

Full 2010 Vauxhall Astra fuse chart
Instrument panelCarFixData schematic
Instrument panel fuse box: map of 26 fuse positions, fuse 19 highlighted1234567891011121314151617182021222324252619
This fuseOther fuse positionsNot usedOur own schematic, drawn from the fuse positions printed in Vauxhall’s handbook illustration of this fuse box. Not to scale and not a manufacturer drawing — always match the number on the fuse box before pulling a fuse.

Where to look

  • 19

    In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located behind a cover in the glovebox.

    Fuse · Brake lights, tail lights, interior lights

    Highlighted on the instrument panel map.

The map shows where each fuse sits. Always confirm the number against the legend on the fuse box cover before pulling anything.

How to replace the fuse safely

  1. Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment. Take the key out, or move a keyless fob away from the car.
  2. Open the fuse box and find the fuse using the number on the cover legend or the chart on this page.
  3. Pull the fuse straight out with the plastic fuse puller (usually clipped inside the fuse box) or fine-nose pliers.
  4. Look at the metal strip inside the fuse. A broken or burnt strip means it has blown.
  5. Fit a new fuse with exactly the same amperage rating. The number on top and the colour should match.
  6. Refit the cover, switch on and test the component.
  • Never fit a fuse with a higher amperage rating than specified. It can let wiring overheat.
  • Never bridge a fuse with wire, foil or anything else.

Fuse keeps blowing?

A fuse that blows again straight away is doing its job. Something on that circuit is drawing too much current. Common causes are damaged wiring shorting to the bodywork, a failing motor or socket, water getting in, or a faulty accessory. Fitting fuse after fuse, or a bigger fuse, won’t fix the fault and can overheat the wiring. Have the circuit tested by an auto electrician.

Not the fuse? Check these next.

  • Brake light switch

    If every brake light is out but the fuse is fine, the switch at the top of the brake pedal is a common cause.

  • Bulbs

    If only one light is out, replace the bulb. Ask someone to watch while you press the pedal.

  • Lights stay on

    Brake lights that never go off usually point to a faulty or badly adjusted brake light switch.

Sources & verification

Applies toHandbook edition January 2010

Status
Verified
Specification
UK market
Last checked
15 October 2026

Applies toHandbook edition August 2010

Status
Verified
Specification
UK market
Last checked
15 October 2026

Fuse layouts can differ between trim levels and optional equipment. Always confirm against the legend on your fuse box.