Vauxhall Corsa · 2017
2017 Vauxhall Corsa Heated Rear Window Fuse
Rear screen not demisting? Check the heated rear window fuse.
- UK specification
- Verified data
- Checked 14 October 2026
- Sources
Partly covered: Vauxhall published August 2016, January 2017 and August 2017 Corsa handbooks that could apply to a 2017 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 2017 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
VerifiedApplies toHandbook edition August 2016Handbook edition January 2017Handbook edition August 2017
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
- 12
- 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.
- Disengage the cover and fold it upwards until it stops.
- Remove the cover vertically upwards.
- After having changed defective fuses close the fuse box cover and press until it engages.
- If the fuse box cover is not closed correctly, malfunction may occur.
Fuse box diagram
Full 2017 Vauxhall Corsa fuse chartWe haven’t drawn a schematic of the engine compartment 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
- 12
The fuse box is in the front left of the engine compartment.
Fuse · Heated rear window
Position not shown on the schematic. Find fuse 12 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
- Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment. Take the key out, or move a keyless fob away from the car.
- Open the fuse box and find the fuse using the number on the cover legend or the chart on this page.
- Pull the fuse straight out with the plastic fuse puller (usually clipped inside the fuse box) or fine-nose pliers.
- Look at the metal strip inside the fuse. A broken or burnt strip means it has blown.
- Fit a new fuse with exactly the same amperage rating. The number on top and the colour should match.
- 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.
Only some lines clear
If parts of the screen clear and others don’t, one of the printed heating lines is broken. A fuse fails all or nothing.
Connectors on the glass
Power reaches the glass through small tabs at each side. Check both are still attached.
Engine running
Some cars only power the heated rear window with the engine running.
Sources & verification
Applies toHandbook edition August 2016
- Manufacturer manual listingVauxhall UK — Owners’ manuals: “Corsa owners’ manuals” · Vauxhall Motors · August 2016 — Owners' manual · Accessed 14 October 2026
- Owner’s manualVauxhall Corsa Owner’s Manual — Edition August 2016 (ID-VCREORIE1608-en) · Vauxhall Motors · Vehicle care › Electrical system › Fuses (pp. 205–210) · Accessed 14 October 2026
Applies toHandbook edition January 2017
- Manufacturer manual listingVauxhall UK — Owners’ manuals: “Corsa & Corsa electric owners’ manuals” · Vauxhall Motors · January 2017 — Owners' manual · Accessed 14 October 2026
- Owner’s manualVauxhall Corsa Owner’s Manual — Edition January 2017 (ID-VCREORIE1701-en) · Vauxhall Motors · Vehicle care › Electrical system › Fuses (pp. 206–211) · Accessed 14 October 2026
Applies toHandbook edition August 2017
- Manufacturer manual listingVauxhall UK — Owners’ manuals: “Corsa & Corsa electric owners’ manuals” · Vauxhall Motors · August 2017 — Owners' manual · Accessed 14 October 2026
- Owner’s manualVauxhall Corsa Owner’s Manual — Edition August 2017 (ID-VCREORIE1708-en) · Vauxhall Motors · Vehicle care › Electrical system › Fuses (pp. 207–212) · Accessed 14 October 2026
Fuse layouts can differ between trim levels and optional equipment. Always confirm against the legend on your fuse box.