These instructions apply to the Nissan Note Mk2 (E12) 2013-2017.
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When something electrical stops working on a Nissan Note Mk2 (E12, sold as the Versa Note in North America) — a window, the wipers, a 12 volt socket — a blown fuse is the first thing to check. The Note has two fuse boxes: one under the bonnet and one inside the cabin. This guide shows where they are and how to change a fuse safely, without trying to reprint a slot-by-slot map (those vary by engine, trim and market, so the only reliable list is the one on your own car).
Where the Fuse Boxes Are
- Engine-bay fuse and fusible-link box — under the bonnet, near the battery. It holds the larger fuses and fusible links for the engine, cooling fans, ABS and the main power feeds. Unclip the lid to reach it.
- Cabin fuse block (junction box) — inside the car, behind a small trim panel at the end of the dashboard or in the lower dash. It covers most of the interior circuits — lighting, windows, audio, sockets.
Both lids carry a legend — a diagram naming each fuse and its amp rating. Always read the legend on your own car, because the layout differs by engine, trim and market.
How to Check and Replace a Fuse
- Switch the ignition off and turn off the circuit you’re working on.
- Use the lid legend to find the fuse for the dead item, then pull it straight out — use the plastic fuse puller clipped inside the box, never metal pliers or a screwdriver.
- Hold the fuse to the light: a blown fuse has a broken metal strip or scorching inside the clear body.
- Fit a new fuse of exactly the same amp rating (the number and colour must match). Never fit a higher rating — the fuse is there to protect the wiring, and over-fusing risks a fire.
- Refit the lid and test the circuit.
If the New Fuse Blows Again
A fuse that blows again straight away means there is a fault in that circuit — a chafed wire, a failed motor or a shorted accessory — not a bad fuse. Keep fitting fresh fuses will not fix it and can damage the wiring. Have the circuit diagnosed.
A Word on the Important Fuses
Some fuses protect safety and control systems — airbags, the engine and transmission control units, ABS. If one of these has blown, treat it as a symptom of a deeper fault and have it checked rather than simply swapping it. Spare fuses of common ratings often clip inside the cabin box; keep a small assortment in the glovebox.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fuse boxes does the Nissan Note E12 have?
Two: the engine-bay fuse and fusible-link box under the bonnet near the battery, and the cabin fuse block behind a panel in the dashboard. Between them they cover every circuit on the car.
Which fuse is for the cigarette lighter / 12 volt socket?
It varies by build, so read the legend on your car’s fuse-box lid rather than copying a number from another Note. The lid names each circuit; look for the accessory-socket or cigarette-lighter symbol.
What amp fuse do I use?
The same rating as the one that blew — matched by both the printed number and the colour. Fitting a larger fuse defeats the protection and can overheat the wiring, so always replace like for like.
Where is the fuse puller?
A small plastic puller usually clips inside the engine-bay or cabin fuse box. If yours is missing, gently grip the fuse with fine plastic tweezers — not metal tools, which can bridge terminals.
All my fuses look fine but the item still doesn’t work — now what?
Then the fault is elsewhere — the switch, motor, earth or wiring — or in a relay rather than a fuse. If a fault code is stored, it can narrow it down.
Disclaimer: This guide is for general information. Always follow your vehicle’s official service information and safety instructions. Perform repairs at your own risk.
If an electrical fault has also set a warning light, decode the trouble code on autodtcs.com.
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