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Vauxhall Corsa · 2016

2016 Vauxhall Corsa Tailgate Fuse

Tailgate not opening or locking electrically? This is the fuse Vauxhall labels “Tailgate”.

  • UK specification
  • Verified data
  • Checked 14 October 2026
  • Sources

Partly covered: Vauxhall published August 2015, January 2016 and August 2016 Corsa handbooks that could apply to a 2016 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 2016 Corsa. 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.

Quick answer

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Applies toHandbook edition August 2015Handbook edition January 2016Handbook edition August 2016

Vauxhall labels this circuit “Tailgate” (in some handbooks together with the central locking). It does not say more about what it powers.

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
14
Fuse box
Instrument panel
Location
The fuse box is located behind a cover in the glovebox.

Where is the fuse box?

Instrument panel fuse box

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 2016 Vauxhall Corsa fuse chart

We haven’t drawn a schematic of the instrument panel fuse box for this version yet. Use the fuse and relay numbers on this page and the legend on the fuse box to find the right position.

Where to look

  • 14

    The fuse box is located behind a cover in the glovebox.

    Fuse · Tailgate

    Position not shown on the schematic. Find fuse 14 on the fuse box legend.

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 2015

Status
Verified
Specification
UK market
Last checked
14 October 2026

Applies toHandbook edition January 2016

Status
Verified
Specification
UK market
Last checked
14 October 2026

Applies toHandbook edition August 2016

Status
Verified
Specification
UK market
Last checked
14 October 2026

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