These instructions apply to the Subaru XV Mk1 (GP) 2012-2017.
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Lost a single electrical function on your first-generation Subaru XV (GP, 2012–2017) — one window, the radio, a 12-volt socket? A blown fuse is the usual cause. The XV has two fuse boxes, and a spare fuse set plus a puller are built into the engine-bay box.
Where the fuse boxes are
There are two: one in the engine compartment, and one in the cabin behind a cover on the driver’s side of the instrument panel. Spare fuses and a plastic fuse puller are stored in the engine-bay fuse-box cover.
How to check and replace a fuse
- Switch the ignition and the affected circuit off.
- Open the relevant fuse box and read the diagram on the inside of its cover to find the fuse for the circuit that has failed.
- Pull the suspect fuse straight out with the puller and look at the metal strip inside — a broken strip means it has blown.
- Fit a new fuse of the same amperage rating (printed on the fuse and the cover). Never fit a higher-rated fuse or bridge the terminals.
- Refit the cover and test the circuit.
Because fuse layouts and ratings vary by market, engine and equipment, always use the legend printed on your own car’s fuse-box cover rather than a chart from another car. If the new fuse blows again straight away, there is a fault in that circuit — have it checked rather than fitting a bigger fuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the fuse box on a Subaru XV (GP)?
Two places: one in the engine compartment and one behind a cover on the driver’s side of the dashboard. The spare fuses and the puller are in the engine-bay box.
What amperage fuse do I need?
Exactly the same rating as the one you removed — it is printed on the top of the fuse and on the box legend. Fitting a higher rating can overheat the wiring.
The new fuse blew immediately — what now?
That points to a short or an overloaded circuit, not a worn-out fuse. Have the circuit diagnosed; repeatedly fitting fuses (or a bigger one) risks a wiring fire.
If a fuse ties in with a warning light or a dead module, read the stored code on autodtcs.com.
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