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Vauxhall Corsa · 2018

2018 Vauxhall Corsa Cigarette Lighter Fuse

Phone charger or 12V accessory stopped working? This fuse protects the power socket.

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

Partly covered: Vauxhall published August 2017, March 2018 and August 2018 Corsa handbooks that could apply to a 2018 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 2018 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 2017Handbook edition March 2018Handbook edition August 2018

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
38
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 2018 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

  • 38

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

    Fuse · Cigarette lighter

    Position not shown on the schematic. Find fuse 38 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.

  • Test the plug-in device

    Try a charger you know works. Cheap 12V plugs often fail at the spring-loaded tip.

  • Look inside the socket

    Coins or foil in the socket can short it and blow the fuse. Remove debris with the ignition off, using a non-metallic tool.

  • Check the ignition position

    Many 12V sockets only have power with the ignition on or the engine running.

Sources & verification

Applies toHandbook edition August 2017

Status
Verified
Specification
UK market
Last checked
14 October 2026

Applies toHandbook edition March 2018

Status
Verified
Specification
UK market
Last checked
14 October 2026

Applies toHandbook edition August 2018

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.