Citroen C3 Fuse Box Locations and Diagrams (2009-2016)
The second-generation Citroën C3 (Model Code: SC, A51), produced from 2009 to 2016, brought a more refined design, improved comfort, and better fuel efficiency to the popular subcompact hatchback. With its panoramic Zenith windscreen, upgraded interior, and a range of efficient petrol and diesel engines, this generation catered well to urban drivers and small families.
In this article, you will find fuse box diagrams for the Citroën C3, covering model years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. These diagrams provide crucial details to help identify fuse locations and understand their specific functions.
What’s Included:
Fuse Box Diagrams – Detailed visual layouts of fuse and relay placements.
Fuse Panel Locations – Clear instructions on where to find the fuse boxes inside your Citroën C3.
Fuse Assignments – Comprehensive descriptions of what each fuse and relay controls.
Whether you’re diagnosing an electrical issue, replacing a faulty fuse, or performing preventative maintenance, this guide is your go-to resource for ensuring your Citroën C3 (2009–2016) operates reliably and safely.
Electric windows panel, passenger’s electric window control, front electric window motor.
F6
30 A
Rear electric windows motors and driver’s electric window motor.
F7
5 A
Courtesy lamp, glove box lighting, side reading lamps.
F8
20 A
Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation and audio system, instrument panel with clock, alarm control unit, alarm siren, audio system (after-market), 12 V socket, portable navigation carrier power supply.
F9
30 A
Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation and audio system, instrument panel with clock, alarm control unit, alarm siren, audio system (after-market), 12 V socket, portable navigation carrier power supply, locking.
F10
15 A
Steering mounted controls.
F11
15 A
Ignition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox control unit.
F12
15 A
Rain/sunshine sensor, trailer relay unit, driving school module.
F13
5 A
Main stop switch, engine relay unit.
F14
15 A
Parking sensors control unit, airbag control unit, instrument panel, digital air conditioning, USB Box, HiFi amplifier.
F15
30 A
Locking.
F16
–
Not used.
F17
40 A
Rear screen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting.
Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment (2011, 2012)
№
Rating
Functions
F1
20 A
Engine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control relay, multifunction engine control main relay, injection pump (Diesel).
F2
15 A
Horn.
F3
10 A
Front/rear wash-wipe.
F4
20 A
Daytime running lamps.
F5
15 A
Diesel heater (Diesel), particle filter additive pump (Diesel), air flow sensor (Diesel), fuel pump (1.1 i and 1.4i), blow-by heater and electrovalves (VTi).
F6
10 A
ABS/ESP control unit, secondary brake lamp switch.
F7
10 A
Electric power steering, automatic gearbox.
F8
25 A
Starter motor control.
F9
10 A
Switching and protection unit (Diesel).
F10
30 A
Fuel heater (Diesel), blow-by heater (1.1 i, 1.4i and Diesel), fuel pump (VTi), injectors and ignition coils (petrol), electronic thermostat and canister purge electrovalve (1.1 i and 1.4i).
F11
40 A
Heater blower.
F12
30 A
Windscreen wipers slow/fast speed.
F13
40 A
Built-in systems interface supply (ignition positive).
F14
30 A
Valvetronic supply (VTi).
F15
10 A
Right-hand main beam headlamps.
F16
10 A
Left-hand main beam headlamps.
F17
15 A
Left-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F18
15 A
Right-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F19
15 A
Oxygen sensors and electrovalves (VTi), electrovalves (Diesel), EGR electrovalve (Diesel).
F20
10 A
Pumps, electronic thermostat (VTi), water in fuel sensor (Diesel).
Electric windows panel, passenger’s electric window control, front electric window motor.
F6
30 A
Rear electric windows motors and driver’s electric window motor.
F7
5 A
Courtesy lamp, glove box lighting, side reading lamps.
F8
20 A
Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation and audio system, instrument panel with clock, alarm control unit, alarm siren, audio system (after-market), 12 V socket, portable navigation carrier power supply.
F9
30 A
Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation and audio system, instrument panel with clock, alarm control unit, alarm siren, audio system (after-market), 12 V socket, portable navigation carrier power supply, locking.
F10
15 A
Steering mounted controls.
F11
15 A
Ignition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox control unit.
F12
15 A
Rain / sunshine sensor, trailer relay unit, driving school module.
F13
5 A
Main stop switch, engine relay unit, gear lever for electronic gearbox.
F14
15 A
Parking sensors control unit, airbag control unit, instrument panel, digital air conditioning, USB Box, HiFi amplifier, reversing camera.
F15
30 A
Locking.
F16
–
Not used.
F17
40 A
Rear screen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting.
Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
№
Rating
Functions
F1
20 A
Engine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control relay, multifunction engine control main relay, injection pump (Diesel).
F2
15 A
Horn.
F3
10 A
Front/rear wash-wipe.
F4
20 A
Daytime running lamps.
F5
15 A
Diesel heater (Diesel), particle filter additive pump (Diesel), air flow sensor (Diesel), fuel pump (1.1 i and 1.4i), blow-by heater and electrovalves (VTi).
F6
10 A
ABS/ESP control unit, secondary brake lamp switch.
F7
10 A
Electric power steering, automatic gearbox.
F8
25 A
Starter motor control.
F9
10 A
Switching and protection unit (Diesel).
F10
30 A
Fuel heater (Diesel), blow-by heater (1.1 i, 1.4i and Diesel), fuel pump (VTi), injectors and ignition coils (petrol), electronic thermostat and canister purge electrovalve (1.1 i and 1.4i).
F11
40 A
Heater blower.
F12
30 A
Windscreen wipers slow/fast speed.
F13
40 A
Built-in systems interface supply (ignition positive).
F14
30 A
Valvetronic supply (VTi).
F15
10 A
Right-hand main beam headlamps.
F16
10 A
Left-hand main beam headlamps.
F17
15 A
Left-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F18
15 A
Right-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F19
15 A
Oxygen sensors and electrovalves (VTi), electrovalves (Diesel), EGR electrovalve (Diesel).
F20
10 A
Pumps, electronic thermostat (VTi), water in fuel sensor (Diesel).
Which fuses control the cigar lighter (power outlet)?
The cigar lighter (power outlet) is typically protected by: Fuse F9 in the Instrument Panel Fuse Box Since 2012, an additional Fuse F8 also covers the front 12 V socket on some models These fuses are located within the vehicle’s dashboard fuse block; refer to your owner’s manual for the exact fusebox location and layout.
