Opel Meriva is the first generation of the Opel Meriva subcompact van, which was produced from 2002 to 2010.
In this material you will find information about the location of fuse blocks and relays, their diagrams and photos. It will also be indicated which fuse is responsible for the cigarette lighter.
At the end of the article, the Opel Meriva A repair manual is available for download.
Please note that the purpose of fuses and relays may vary depending on the year of manufacture of the vehicle and the country of delivery.
Blocks under the hood
There are 3 electronic control units in the engine compartment. The fuse block (1) and relay block (2) are located in the rear of the engine compartment, under a protective cover. An additional relay block (3) is located next to the battery.
Fuse block
| № | A | Marking |
|---|---|---|
| FV1 | 40 | Engine cooling system fan |
| FV2 | 30 | Starter |
| FV3 | 50 | Engine cooling system fan |
| FV4 | 30 | Heated tailgate glass |
| FV5 | 60 | Easytronic automated transmission 80A Diesel engine glow plugs |
| FV6 | 40 | Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| FV7 | 50 | Electric power steering |
| FV8 | 30 | Electric fan of the air blower |
Relay block
| № | Description |
|---|---|
| K1 | Ignition relay (ignition switch relief relay), pin “15” |
| K2 | Starter relay |
| KZ | Ignition relay (ignition switch relief relay), terminal “15a” |
| K4 | Fuel pump relay |
| K5 | Electronic engine control unit relay |
| KB | Fog light relay |
| K7 | Air conditioner compressor relay |
| KB | Left side parking light relay |
| K9 | Parking light relay on the right side |
| K10 | Headlight high beam relay |
| K11 | Headlight low beam relay |
| K12 | Radiator fan relay |
| K13 | Radiator fan relay |
| K14 | Reverse light relay |
| K15 | Headlight washer pump relay |
| K16 | Right turn signal relay |
| K17 | Left turn signal relay |
| K18 | Windshield washer pump relay |
| K19 | Tailgate window washer pump relay |
| K20 | Windshield wiper intermittent relay |
| K21 | Windshield wiper continuous operation relay |
| K22 | Anti-theft alarm relay |
| K23 | Horn relay |
| ECU | Central electrical control unit |
Additional relay unit
Here are the relays responsible for the operation of the cooling fan.
Blocks in the cabin
Fuse block
To access it, you must remove the protective cover.
| № | A | Purpose of fuses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7,5 | Electrical equipment control unit |
| 2 | 5 | Engine immobiliser, hazard warning lights, exterior lighting |
| 3 | 30 | Omivac headlights |
| 4 | 20 | Infotainment system, diesel engine management system |
| 5 | Reserve | |
| 6 | Reserve | |
| 7 | 10 | Starter, diesel engine control system |
| 8 | 15 | Sound signal |
| 9 | 20 | Fuel injection system, fuel pump, auxiliary heater |
| 10 | 20 | Turn signals |
| 11 | 20 | Infotainment system, information display |
| 12 | 7,5 | Heated tailgate glass, heated exterior rear-view mirrors |
| 13 | 10 | Central locking, anti-theft alarm |
| 14 | 7,5 / 15 | Gasoline engine control system |
| 15 | 10 | Diesel engine control system (Z 17 DTH) |
| 16 | 20 | Electrical outlet, cigarette lighter |
| 17 | Reserve | |
| 18 | 15 | Adaptive lighting system |
| 19 | 20 | Central lock |
| 20 | 5 | Interior lighting |
| 21 | 15 | Windshield washers |
| 22 | 20 | Rear door electric windows |
| 23 | 20 | Electric sunroof drive |
| 24 | 5 | Anti-theft alarm |
| 25 | 15 | Tailgate glass cleaner |
| 26 | 15 | Ignition system, electronic engine management system |
| 27 | 5 | Engine management system, supplementary restraint system (SRS), electronic stability program (ESP) |
| 28 | 7,5 | Air conditioning |
| 29 | 20 | Driver’s door electric window lift |
| 30 | Reserve | |
| 31 | 7,5 / 10 | Engine control system |
| 32 | 20 | Electric window regulator, front right door |
| 33 | 30 | Central electrical control unit, engine start interlock, warning lights |
| 34 | 30 | Wipers |
| 35 | 5 | Interior lighting, electronic rearview mirror, information display |
| 36 | 15 | Stop signals, anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic stability program (ESP) |
| 37 | 20 | Cigarette lighter , additional heater |
| 38 | 15 | Driver’s seat heating |
| 39 | 15 | Front passenger seat heating |
| 40 | 5 | Adaptive headlights, automatic headlight range adjustment |
| 41 | 15 | Reversing lights |
| 42 | 5 | Engine cooling system fan |
| 43 | 5 | Parking light on the left side |
| 44 | 5 | Parking light on the right side |
| 45 | 10 | Fog lights |
| 46 | 15 | Fog lights |
| 47 | 20 | Towbar, electrical socket |
| 48 | 30 | Diesel engine filter separator heating |
| 49 | Reserve | |
| 50 | 30 | Diesel engine filter separator heating |
| 51 | 10 / 15 | Left headlight low beam bulb |
| 52 | 10 / 15 | Right headlight low beam bulb |
| 53 | 5 | Electric sunroof, electric windows, radio |
| 54 | 10 | High beam lamp (left block – headlight) |
| 55 | 10 | High beam lamp (right block – headlight) |
| 56 | Reserve |
Fuses number 16, 37 and 47 at 20A are responsible for the operation of the cigarette lighter and additional sockets.
Relay block
It is located under the driver’s seat.
| № | Relay description |
|---|---|
| K1 | Locking the tailgate lock |
| K2 | Engine start lock |
| KZ | Door lock blocking |
| K4 | Driver’s door lock |
| K5 | Unlocking door locks |
| K6 | Heated rear door windows and heated exterior rear-view mirrors |
| K7 | Fog lights |
| K8 | Tailgate glass cleaner |
| K9 | Electrical equipment in the rear of the cabin |