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Vauxhall Astra · 2013

2013 Vauxhall Astra Boot Release Fuse

Boot or tailgate not opening electrically? These are the fuses Vauxhall labels for the boot (trunk) release or the tailgate.

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

Partly covered: Vauxhall published August 2012, January 2013 and July 2013 Astra handbooks that could apply to a 2013 car, and their fuse charts differ. Vauxhall doesn’t say which cars each edition applies to, so we can’t tell which one matches a particular 2013 Astra. Every official chart is shown below — check the edition printed near the end of your handbook, or compare with the fuse box legend in your car, before removing anything.

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Applies toHandbook edition August 2012Handbook edition January 2013Handbook edition July 2013

Vauxhall labels these circuits “Trunk release” (2010–2016 handbooks), “Tailgate locking system”, “Power tailgate” or “Central locking system, tailgate”. It does not say more about what they power.

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
11
Fuse box
Engine compartment
Location
The fuse box is in the front left of the engine compartment.

Where is the fuse box?

Engine compartment fuse box

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 2012 · Handbook edition January 2013

  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.

Handbook edition July 2013

  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.

Fuse box diagram

Full 2013 Vauxhall Astra fuse chart
Engine compartmentCarFixData schematic
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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

  • 11

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

    Fuse · Trunk release

    Highlighted on the engine compartment 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.

  • Locked car

    On most cars the tailgate release only works when the car is unlocked. Unlock it first, then try again.

  • Release switch

    The handle switch on the tailgate gets wet and dirty. If you hear no click at all, the switch is a common culprit.

  • Powered tailgate

    A powered tailgate may have its own fuses and a separate on/off setting. Check every fuse listed for your car.

Sources & verification

Applies toHandbook edition August 2012

Status
Verified
Specification
UK market
Last checked
15 October 2026

Applies toHandbook edition January 2013

Status
Verified
Specification
UK market
Last checked
15 October 2026

Applies toHandbook edition July 2013

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.