The Cupra Born (introduced in 2021) has a passenger compartment fuse panel, a separate fuse box under the front bonnet and additional power-seat fuses in certain variants. The tables below reproduce the 2022 Cupra Born manufacturer’s fuse assignments: 40 cabin fuse entries, 2 seat adjustment fuse entries and 18 front-compartment entries.
Fuse ratings and fitted equipment can differ by model year, market and vehicle specification. The original tables include only documented fuse positions, without adding unused slots that the manufacturer did not list. Always inspect the actual fuse box label on your vehicle before replacing a fuse.
Where are the Cupra Born fuse boxes?
Passenger compartment: on left-hand-drive cars, the fuse panel is underneath the dashboard to the left of the steering column. On right-hand-drive cars, access is behind the glove compartment cover. Turn the ignition and drive system off before opening it.
Front compartment: a second fuse box is located beneath the bonnet, protected by a plastic cover with clips. It supplies various low-voltage circuits for the electric drive controller, headlamps, windscreen wipers, cooling and brakes.
Cupra Born 2022 passenger compartment fuse positions
The cabin panel includes airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, communication modules, central control, lighting, HVAC, cameras, the infotainment system, USB and 12 V accessory equipment. The first column uses the manufacturer’s position numbers, which are not necessarily consecutive.
| Position | Amperage [A] | Protected circuit / function |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 15 | Airbag control unit |
| 4 | 7.5 | Front camera |
| 5 | 25 | Onboard electrical system control unit |
| 6 | 30 | Onboard electrical system control unit |
| 7 | 30 | Heated seat control module |
| 8 | 15 | Electric sliding sunroof |
| 9 | 30 | Left rear power-window motor and door controller |
| 13 | 40 | Onboard electrical system control module |
| 14 | 30 | Digital audio amplifier |
| 17 | 5 | Door mirrors, park assist and blind-spot monitoring |
| 18 | 5 | Keyless access, steering lock and alarm system |
| 19 | 5 | Instrument cluster and OCU4 communication module |
| 20 | 7.5 | Communications, phone interface and multimedia equipment |
| 21 | 7.5 | Top View surround-view camera |
| 22 | 10 | Electric drive control unit |
| 23 | 5 | Internet access module |
| 25 | 25 | Driver seatbelt pretensioner |
| 26 | 30 | Right rear power window and door module |
| 27 | 25 | Front passenger seatbelt pretensioner |
| 28 | 10 | Emergency high-voltage disconnection circuit; reserved for emergency responders, do not operate |
| 30 | 25 | ICAS3 central control module |
| 32 | 25 | Onboard electrical system control unit |
| 34 | 15 | Heating and air-conditioning control |
| 36 | 40 | Cabin blower |
| 38 | 7.5 | Front-seat massage controller |
| 39 | 15 | Steering column controller |
| 40 | 7.5 | Anti-theft alarm siren |
| 41 | 5 | Vehicle data bus diagnostic interface |
| 43 | 7.5 | R3_LVI relay and cabin temperature and CO2 sensors |
| 44 | 7.5 | Diagnostic functions, electric windows, alarm, roof module, light and rain sensors |
| 45 | 5 | Steering column electronics |
| 46 | 7.5 | Display and head-up display (HUD) controller |
| 47 | 10 | Damping/suspension control (DSTG) |
| 48 | 7.5 | Rear USB charging ports |
| 52 | 20 | Luggage compartment 12 V power socket |
| 59 | 7.5 | Auto-dimming interior mirror and R1_LVI relay |
| 60 | 7.5 | Diagnostic circuit |
| 61 | 5 | Rear axle drive motor inverter |
| 66 | 15 | Rear window wiper |
| 67 | 30 | Rear window heating and FM interference filter |
Safety note: position 28, marked for emergency high-voltage system disconnection, is reserved for trained emergency responders. It must not be used for ordinary DIY fuse testing or replacement.
Additional electric front-seat fuses
On vehicles with electric front seat adjustment, the separate SITR10 and SITR2 fuses are listed at 15 A each for the passenger and driver’s power seat control panels.
| Position | Amperage [A] | Protected circuit / function |
|---|---|---|
| SITR10 | 15 | Front passenger power seat adjustment panel |
| SITR2 | 15 | Driver power seat adjustment panel |
Cupra Born 2022 front compartment fuses
The front fuse box protects the onboard charger control circuits, electric drive electronics, ABS, adaptive cruise control, headlights, cooling, wipers and electrical brake assistance. These are low-voltage control and accessory circuits, not permission to service the traction battery or orange high-voltage wiring.
| Position | Amperage [A] | Protected circuit / function |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7.5 | ABS control unit |
| 3 | 10 | On-board charging system, electric drive electronics and voltage converter |
| 4 | 30 | Left LED headlamp |
| 5 | 30 | Right LED headlamp |
| 6 | 7.5 | Adaptive cruise control (ACC) radar |
| 7 | 30 | Right front windscreen wiper motor |
| 9 | 15 | Horn relay |
| 10 | 30 | Left front windscreen wiper motor |
| 11 | 30 | Air-conditioning relay |
| 12 | 7.5 | Electric vehicle acoustic warning sound generator |
| 13 | 25 | ABS control unit |
| 15 | 40 | ABS control unit |
| 16 | 50 | Radiator cooling fan |
| 23 | 10 | Electric drive controller |
| 24 | 5 | Radiator cooling fan control |
| 25 | 10 | PTC heating, traction battery and thermal system pump control |
| 26 | 10 | Cooling shutter and heating circulation pump |
| 32 | 50 | Brake servo assistance |
Headlamps: positions 4 and 5, 30 A each. Front wipers: positions 7 and 10, 30 A each. Cooling fan: position 16, 50 A, with its control circuit at position 24, 5 A. The rear wiper has cabin position 66, rated 15 A.
12 V accessory socket, USB and display fuses
The luggage compartment 12 V socket is protected by cabin fuse 52 (20 A). Rear USB charging uses 48 (7.5 A). Display and optional head-up display components use 46 (7.5 A). Connectivity functions are assigned to position 23 (5 A), and instrument/OCU4 communications to position 19 (5 A).
Under the bonnet, position 3 (10 A) supplies the charging-control and voltage-converter electronics. Positions 25 and 26 (10 A each) are associated with thermal-management control. These must not be confused with serviceable high-voltage traction protection.
Which Cupra Born model years use these diagrams?
These are 2022 assignments, and fitment can change with the equipment package, panoramic roof, head-up display, cameras, seat massage and later model-year revisions. Do not assume the same arrangement is used throughout the entire production run.
The Volkswagen ID.3 E11 is closely related to the Born through Volkswagen Group’s MEB architecture. The Skoda Enyaq and Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 also use the MEB platform, but their fuse locations and equipment should be checked separately.
Cupra Born fuse box FAQ
Where is the passenger compartment fuse box?
Under the dashboard to the left of the steering column on left-hand-drive cars. In right-hand-drive cars, the fuse panel is accessed via the glove compartment area.
Which fuse protects the 12 V socket?
On the documented 2022 layout, the luggage compartment socket is protected by fuse position 52, 20 A.
Which fuse protects the rear USB charging ports?
Cabin fuse position 48, rated 7.5 A.
Can I use the 2022 table for a later Cupra Born?
Only after checking the manufacturer’s documentation and lid labels for the actual model year and equipment. Do not open any high-voltage assemblies.
Fuse assignments: Cupra Born 2022 manufacturer’s owner’s documentation. Technical illustrations: Cupra Born. Main vehicle photograph: Calreyn88, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.