Fuses — Description and Replacement (Hyundai Accent LC)

Fuses are designed to break the circuit when the current reaches a certain value, in order to protect elements and wires that could be damaged by too much current. A sharp increase in current is usually caused by a fault in the circuit, most often a short circuit.

The designations of the circuits protected by the fuses are indicated on the fuse box cover.

Before removing a fuse, turn off the circuit in question (or the ignition), then pull the fuse out of the contacts. The wire should be visible inside the fuse; if the fuse is blown, the wire will be broken or melted.

Before removing a fuse, turn off the circuit in question (or the ignition),…

Always use fuses of the required rating. Never use a fuse of a different rating or replace it with anything else.

Do not replace a fuse more than once without eliminating the source of the fault. The current protected by the fuse is indicated on the top of the fuse: note that fuses are colored differently for easy identification.

If a fuse blows immediately after replacement, do not replace it again until you have installed and corrected the cause of the fault. In most cases, the cause of the fault is a short circuit caused by poor insulation. If the fuse protects several circuits, try to find the circuit that is causing the fuse to blow, turning on each circuit in turn (if possible). Always keep a set of spare fuses of different ratings in the car. They should be secured to the base of the fuse box.