Vauxhall Corsa · 2020
2020 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 October 2019, January 2020 and July 2020 Corsa handbooks that could apply to a 2020 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 2020 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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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
- 31
- Fuse box
- Instrument panel, left side
- Location
- In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located behind a cover in the glovebox.
Where is the fuse box?
Instrument panel fuse box (left side)
In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located behind a cover in the glovebox.
- Open the glovebox and remove the cover.
Fuse box diagram
Full 2020 Vauxhall Corsa fuse chartWe haven’t drawn a schematic of the instrument panel fuse box (left side) 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
- 31
In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located behind a cover in the glovebox.
Fuse · Cigarette lighter / 12 V power outlet
Position not shown on the schematic. Find fuse 31 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.
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 toCorsa · Handbook edition October 2019
- Manufacturer manual listingVauxhall UK — Owners’ manuals: “Corsa & Corsa electric owners’ manuals” · Vauxhall Motors · October 2019 — Owners' manual · Accessed 14 October 2026
- Owner’s manualVauxhall Corsa Owner’s Manual — Edition October 2019 (ID-VCRFORIE1910-en) · Vauxhall Motors · Vehicle care › Electrical system › Fuses (pp. 173–177) · Accessed 14 October 2026
Applies toCorsa · Handbook edition January 2020
- Manufacturer manual listingVauxhall UK — Owners’ manuals: “Corsa & Corsa electric owners’ manuals” · Vauxhall Motors · January 2020 — Owners' manual · Accessed 14 October 2026
- Owner’s manualVauxhall Corsa Owner’s Manual — Edition January 2020 (ID-VCRFORIE2001-en) · Vauxhall Motors · Vehicle care › Electrical system › Fuses (pp. 199–204) · Accessed 14 October 2026
Applies toCorsa electric · Handbook edition January 2020
- Manufacturer manual listingVauxhall UK — Owners’ manuals: “Corsa & Corsa electric owners’ manuals” · Vauxhall Motors · January 2020 — Owners' manual · Accessed 14 October 2026
- Owner’s manualVauxhall Corsa Owner’s Manual — Edition January 2020 (ID-VCRFORIE2001-en) · Vauxhall Motors · Vehicle care › Electrical system › Fuses (pp. 199–204) · Accessed 14 October 2026
Applies toCorsa · Handbook edition July 2020
- Manufacturer manual listingVauxhall UK — Owners’ manuals: “Corsa & Corsa electric owners’ manuals” · Vauxhall Motors · July 2020 — Owners' manual · Accessed 14 October 2026
- Owner’s manualVauxhall Corsa Owner’s Manual — Edition July 2020 (ID-VCRFORIE2007-en) · Vauxhall Motors · Vehicle care › Electrical system › Fuses (pp. 202–207) · Accessed 14 October 2026
Applies toCorsa electric · Handbook edition July 2020
- Manufacturer manual listingVauxhall UK — Owners’ manuals: “Corsa & Corsa electric owners’ manuals” · Vauxhall Motors · July 2020 — Owners' manual · Accessed 14 October 2026
- Owner’s manualVauxhall Corsa Owner’s Manual — Edition July 2020 (ID-VCRFORIE2007-en) · Vauxhall Motors · Vehicle care › Electrical system › Fuses (pp. 202–207) · Accessed 14 October 2026
Fuse layouts can differ between trim levels and optional equipment. Always confirm against the legend on your fuse box.