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Vauxhall Astra · 2012

2012 Vauxhall Astra fuse box location & diagram

This car has 3 fuse boxes.

  • UK specification
  • Verified data
  • Checked 15 October 2026
  • Sources

Engine compartment fuse box

How to get to it

The fuse box is in the front left of the engine compartment.

The fuses are the same in every handbook edition shown here — only the steps for opening this fuse box are worded differently:

Handbook edition August 2011

  1. Disengage the cover, lift it upwards and remove.
  2. After having changed defective fuses close the fuse box cover and press until it engages.
  3. If the fuse box cover is not closed correctly, malfunction may occur.

Handbook edition January 2012 · Handbook edition August 2012

  1. Disengage the cover and fold it upwards until it stops.
  2. Remove the cover vertically upwards.
  3. After having changed defective fuses close the fuse box cover and press until it engages.
  4. If the fuse box cover is not closed correctly, malfunction may occur.
Engine compartmentCarFixData schematic
Engine compartment fuse box: map of 54 fuse positions123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354
Other 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.

Fuse chart

Vauxhall’s handbook lists fuse numbers and circuits only — it doesn’t print fuse ratings. Replace a fuse with one of the same rating as the fuse you remove.

No.Circuit / function
1Engine control module
2Lambda probe
3Fuel injection, ignition system
4Fuel injection, ignition system
5Not used
6Mirror heating
7Fan control
8Lambda probe, engine
9Rear window sensor
10Battery sensor
11Trunk release
12Adaptive forward lighting module
13Not used
14Rear window wiper
15Engine control module
16Starter
17Transmission control module
18Heated rear window
19Front power windows
20Rear power windows
21ABS
22Left high beam (Halogen)
23Headlamp washer system
24Right low beam (Xenon)
25Left low beam (Xenon)
26Fog lights
27Diesel fuel heating
28Not used
29Electrical parking brake
30ABS
31Not used
32Airbag
33Adaptive forward lighting
34Not used
35Power windows
36Not used
37Canister vent solenoid
38Vacuum pump
39Fuel system control module
40Windscreen washer, Rear window washer system
41Right high beam (Halogen)
42Radiator fan
43Windscreen wiper
44Not used
45Radiator fan
46Not used
47Horn
48Radiator fan
49Fuel pump
50Headlamp levelling
51Air shutter
52Auxiliary heater, diesel engine
53Transmission control module, Engine control module
54Wiring monitoring

Instrument panel fuse box

How to get to it

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.
Instrument panelCarFixData schematic
Instrument panel fuse box: map of 26 fuse positions1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526
Other 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.

Fuse chart

Vauxhall’s handbook lists fuse numbers and circuits only — it doesn’t print fuse ratings. Replace a fuse with one of the same rating as the fuse you remove.

No.Circuit / function
1Displays
2Exterior lights
3Exterior lights
4Radio
5Infotainment system, instrument
6Power outlet front
7Power outlet rear seat
8Left low beam
9Right low beam
10Door locks
11Interior fan
12Not used
13Not used
14Diagnostic connector
15Airbag
16Not used
17Air conditioning system
18Prefuse: radio, Infotainment, displays
19Brake lights, tail lights, interior lights
20Not used
21Not used
22Ignition switch
23Body control unit
24Body control unit
25Not used
26Power outlet load compartment (if no load compartment fuse box) (Sports tourer only)

Load compartment fuse box

How to get to it

The fuse box is on the left side of the load compartment behind a cover.

The fuses are the same in every handbook edition shown here — only the steps for opening this fuse box are worded differently:

Handbook edition August 2011 · Handbook edition January 2012

  1. 5-door hatchback: Remove the cover.
  2. Sports tourer: Fold down the blind and remove.
  3. Sports tourer: Remove the cover.
  4. Sports tourer: When assembling press the blind into the rubber grommets to reach full retention force.

Handbook edition August 2012

  1. 3-door hatchback, 5-door
  2. hatchback: Remove the cover.
  3. Sports tourer: Fold down the blind and remove.
  4. Sports tourer: Remove the cover.
  5. Sports tourer: When assembling press the blind into the rubber grommets to reach full retention force.
Load compartmentCarFixData schematic
Load compartment fuse box: map of 32 fuse positions1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132
Other 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.

Fuse chart

Vauxhall’s handbook lists fuse numbers and circuits only — it doesn’t print fuse ratings. Replace a fuse with one of the same rating as the fuse you remove.

No.Circuit / function
1Trailer module
2Trailer outlet
3Parking assist
4Not used
5Not used
6Not used
7Not used
8Anti-theft alarm system
9Not used
10Not used
11Trailer module, Trailer socket
12Not used
13Trailer outlet
14Not used
15Not used
16Not used
17Not used
18Not used
19Steering wheel heating
20Sunroof
21Seat heating
22Not used
23Not used
24Not used
25Not used
26Not used
27Not used
28Not used
29Not used
30Not used
31Amplifier, Subwoofer
32Active damping system, Lane departure warning

Tools that may help

  • Fuse assortment kit

    Spare blade fuses in common ratings, so you can swap a blown one at the roadside.

  • Fuse puller

    Grips small fuses without damaging them. Many fuse boxes have one clipped inside the lid.

  • Digital multimeter

    Confirms whether a fuse or socket actually has power, instead of guessing.

Sources & verification

Applies toHandbook edition August 2011

Status
Verified
Specification
UK market
Last checked
15 October 2026

Applies toHandbook edition January 2012

Status
Verified
Specification
UK market
Last checked
15 October 2026

Applies toHandbook edition August 2012

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.