Skoda Rapid (2017) has a dashboard fuse box and a second engine-bay fuse unit. The 2017 reference documents 59 cabin positions and 20 engine compartment positions. The two original schematics cover the dashboard installation (with left- and right-hand-drive variants) and the fuse box in the engine bay.
All 79 source entries in two complete tables are retained in English. The original does not specify individual fuse amperages, so the ratings remain unassigned rather than being guessed. The source uses the labels 2) and 3) in both fuse tables; these are position numbers with footnote formatting, not additional fuses. The exact installed circuits depend on KESSY, optional heated windscreen, engine and other equipment.
Where are the Skoda Rapid 2017 fuse boxes?
Passenger compartment: behind the lower dashboard access panel on the driver’s side, with layout variations depending on left- or right-hand drive. Engine compartment: a protected fuse module beside the 12 V battery. Inspect both with ignition off and compare the holder’s numbering to the original manual.
Skoda Rapid 2017 dashboard fuse positions 1-59
The dashboard panel protects exterior/interior lighting, KESSY, climate controls, front/rear windows, trailer connections, radio, heated seats, fuel pump and accessories. Cigarette lighter and 12 V sockets: position 44. Rear windscreen wiper: 27. Fuel pump: 49. Infotainment: 50. Heated rear window: 41. Select the original ampere rating for the exact car before installing a fuse.
| Position | Rating [A] | Protected circuit / function |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | Left side exterior lights |
| 2) | – | Central locking and front/rear washers, only with KESSY or heated windscreen |
| 3) | – | Ignition supply |
| 4 | – | Right side exterior lights |
| 5 | – | Driver electric window control |
| 6 | – | Interior lights |
| 7 | – | Horn |
| 8 | – | Towbar left light circuit |
| 9 | – | Steering column lever, engine ECU, gearbox, ESC, towbar and steering assist (without KESSY) |
| 10 | – | Left rear electric window |
| 11 | – | Headlamp washing equipment |
| 12 | – | Audio and navigation display |
| 13 | – | Taxi multifunction unit |
| 14 | – | Steering column switch, light switch, key removal interlock on automatic cars, SmartGate, rain sensor and rear-view camera |
| 15 | – | Climate, automatic gearbox, diagnostics and heated windscreen |
| 16 | – | Instrument cluster and emergency call |
| 17 | – | Anti-theft alarm and horn |
| 18 | – | Heated rear seats |
| 19 | – | Unused |
| 20 | – | Unused |
| 21 | – | Unused |
| 22 | – | Front/rear washer circuit on vehicles without KESSY or heated front glass |
| 23 | – | Heated front seats |
| 24 | – | Heating and air conditioning blower |
| 25 | – | Unused |
| 26 | – | Heated front seats |
| 27 | – | Rear windscreen wiper |
| 28 | – | Unused |
| 29 | – | Airbags |
| 30 | – | Electric windows, reversing switch, climate, parking aid, mirror adjustments, dashboard switches and interior mirror |
| 31 | – | Fuel pump, cooling fan, cruise control, washers and lighting switch |
| 32 | – | OBD diagnostics, headlamp levelling, steering-column switches and taxi voltage stabiliser |
| 33 | – | Engine starting and clutch pedal switch |
| 34 | – | Heated washer jets |
| 35 | – | Unused |
| 36 | – | Unused |
| 37 | – | Radar |
| 38 | – | Unused |
| 39 | – | Electric auxiliary cabin heater |
| 40 | – | Unused |
| 41 | – | Heated rear window |
| 42 | – | Front passenger electric window |
| 43 | – | Trailer electrical socket |
| 44 | – | Cigarette lighter, front and luggage 12 V sockets |
| 45 | – | Right rear power window |
| 46 | – | Front/rear washer pump and steering-column controls |
| 47 | – | Trailer electrical connector |
| 48 | – | Towbar right-hand lights |
| 49 | – | Fuel pump |
| 50 | – | Infotainment |
| 51 | – | Heated outside mirrors |
| 52 | – | KESSY access/start system |
| 53 | – | KESSY steering lock |
| 54 | – | ABS or ESC |
| 55 | – | Unused |
| 56 | – | Unused |
| 57 | – | Unused |
| 58 | – | Heated rear seats |
| 59 | – | Unused |
Skoda Rapid 2017 engine compartment fuse positions 1-20
Engine protection includes the radiator fan, ABS/ESC, glow plugs, air heaters, starter, gearbox, emissions control and fuel pump. In the 2017 documented layout, starter: position 16, front windscreen wipers: position 8, radiator fan: position 1, ABS/ESC: positions 3 and 10, and engine control: positions 7, 15 and 17. Actual ratings are not given in the source and must be established from the car.
| Position | Rating [A] | Protected circuit / function |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | Radiator cooling fan |
| 2) | – | Diesel glow plug system |
| 3) | – | ABS or ESC |
| 4 | – | Electric auxiliary heating and heated front windscreen |
| 5 | – | Electric auxiliary heating and heated front windscreen |
| 6 | – | Automatic gearbox |
| 7 | – | Engine control system |
| 8 | – | Windscreen wipers |
| 9 | – | Battery data monitoring module |
| 10 | – | ABS or ESC |
| 11 | – | Unused |
| 12 | – | Fuel injectors, metering valve and fuel pressure control |
| 13 | – | Brake pedal switch |
| 14 | – | Fuel pump, radiator fan and coolant pumps |
| 15 | – | Engine Control Module and taxi voltage stabiliser |
| 16 | – | Starter motor |
| 17 | – | Engine Control Module |
| 18 | – | Auxiliary electric heater, intake flap, boost control, oil temperature, EVAP and oil pressure valve |
| 19 | – | Lambda oxygen sensor |
| 20 | – | Diesel glow plugs and crankcase ventilation heater |
Rapid 2017 cigarette lighter, USB, washers and starting faults
For a failed 12 V outlet or cigarette lighter, check cabin position 44 and inspect the outlet contacts. Washer equipment can be fed from cabin 2 or 22/46 depending on KESSY and heated windscreen, while front wipers use engine position 8. Fuel pump power may involve cabin 49 and engine-dependent controls; do not treat the fuse as the only possible starting fault.
For the same year in hatchback form, see the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 2017, which shares the documented core fuse assignments. For different production-year layouts, see the 2016 Rapid and 2012-2013 Rapid. For related Škoda electrical systems with different fuse numbering, compare the Skoda Fabia III and Skoda Roomster. Do not transfer ratings between them.
Skoda Rapid 2017 fuse box FAQ
Where is the cigarette lighter fuse?
Cabin position 44 in the documented 2017 installation.
Where are the front and rear wiper fuses?
Front wipers use engine position 8; the rear wiper is cabin position 27.
Why is there no amperage in these tables?
The 2017 source specifies circuit assignments but not ratings. Use the fuse-cover chart or the exact owner’s manual rather than guessing.
Is this the same as Skoda Rapid Spaceback?
Both cars belong to the same model family, but body/trim and year-specific equipment can alter circuits. Match the precise installed fuse panel.
Use only the specified fuse type and rating and investigate recurrent fuse failure rather than installing a higher rating.