These instructions apply to the Suzuki Jimny Mk3 (JB) 1998-2018.
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The Suzuki Jimny (JB) has two fuse boxes. Knowing where they are — and how to swap a blown fuse safely — fixes most “one thing stopped working” faults, such as a dead cigarette-lighter socket, a wiper that quit or lights that will not come on.
Where are the fuse boxes on a Suzuki Jimny?
- Interior fuse box: under the instrument panel on the driver’s side, behind a plastic cover near the steering column.
- Engine-compartment fuse box: on the left side of the engine bay, next to the battery, under a clip-off lid.
The lid of each box carries the layout for your exact car. Because fuse ratings and positions vary by model year, engine and equipment, always read the legend printed on your lid rather than copying a diagram from another Jimny.
How to change a fuse
- Switch off the ignition and the circuit that has failed.
- Open the relevant fuse box and find the fuse for that circuit using the legend on the lid.
- Pull the fuse straight out with the plastic puller clipped inside the box — never use a screwdriver or metal pliers.
- Hold it to the light: a blown fuse has a broken metal strip inside.
- Fit a new fuse of the same amperage (same color). Never fit a higher-rated fuse — it defeats the protection and can start a wiring fire.
- Switch the circuit back on and check it works.
If the new fuse blows again straight away, there is a short or an overloaded circuit. Stop swapping fuses and have the wiring checked — repeatedly replacing a fuse that keeps blowing can damage the harness.
Leave airbag, ABS, engine-management and glow-plug fuses alone unless you are diagnosing a known fault; those circuits need proper testing, not a trial-and-error fuse swap.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the fuse box on a Suzuki Jimny?
There are two: one under the dashboard on the driver’s side, and one in the engine bay next to the battery.
Which fuse is the cigarette lighter / 12V socket?
It is listed on the legend printed on your fuse-box lid. Ratings differ between years, so read your own car’s lid rather than a generic chart.
Can I fit a bigger fuse so it stops blowing?
No. A fuse blows to protect the wiring. Always use the same rating, and if it keeps blowing, find the fault.
If an electrical fault also triggered a dashboard warning, you can read the code for free at autodtcs.com.
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