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Vauxhall Astra · 2013

2013 Vauxhall Astra Brake Light Fuse

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

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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.

Which 2013 Astra do you have?

The brake light fuse differs between versions of the 2013 Vauxhall Astra. Until you choose, every possible result is shown.

Not sure which handbook edition you have?
  • Each Vauxhall owner’s manual prints its edition near the end, for example “Edition: September 2014”. If you have your car’s handbook, choose the option with the same edition.
  • Vauxhall doesn’t say which cars each edition applies to, so the date of your car alone can’t tell you. Without the handbook, compare the circuits on each option with the legend on your fuse box before removing anything.

If you can’t confirm it, keep both results in mind and check the fuse box legend before removing anything.

Quick answer

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Option A Handbook edition August 2012

  • UK specification
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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.

Quick answer

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Option B Handbook edition January 2013 or Handbook edition July 2013

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No fuse is listed for this in this version. Check the legend on your fuse box.

Where is the fuse box?

Option A Handbook edition August 2012

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.

Option B Handbook edition January 2013 or Handbook edition July 2013

Fuse box diagram

Full 2013 Vauxhall Astra fuse chart

Option A Handbook edition August 2012

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.

Option B Handbook edition January 2013 or Handbook edition July 2013

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

Option A Handbook edition August 2012

Status
Verified
Specification
UK market
Last checked
15 October 2026

Option B Handbook edition January 2013

Status
Verified
Specification
UK market
Last checked
15 October 2026

Option C Handbook 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.