The Opel Vivaro minivan was introduced in 2001. The first generation was produced in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. In 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and to the present day, the second generation of Opel Vivaro is assembled. In our material, you will find the location of electronic control units, a detailed description of the fuse boxes and relays of the Opel Vivaro , with block diagrams and photographs. Let’s highlight the fuse responsible for the cigarette lighter.

The execution of the units and the number of elements in your Opel Vivaro may differ from the one presented and depends on the year of manufacture and the level of equipment. Check the description with your diagrams on the back of the protective cover.

General arrangement of electronic units

Scheme

Description

1ABS Electronic Control Unit – Underfloor
2Air Conditioner/Heater Control Unit
3Battery
4Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC)
5Electronic Engine Control Module (ECM)
6Fuse/Relay Box, Engine Compartment
7Fuse/Relay Box, Instrument Panel 1
8Fuse/Relay Box, Instrument Panel 2
9Fuse/Relay Box, Under Floor
10Glow Plug Relay
11Heater Fan Motor Resistor – In Heater Unit
12Sound signal
13Inertia fuel cut-off switch
14Multifunctional control unit – functions: Anti-theft system, central locking, hazard warning, rear window heater, immobilizer, direction indicators, interior lights, windshield wiper/washer
15Navigation system control unit
16Ambient air temperature sensor – in the right door mirror
17Parking system control unit
18SRS Electronic Control Unit
19Transmission Control Module (TCM) – Transmission ASM
20Vehicle speed sensor – on the gearbox (some models)

Fuses and relays in the passenger compartment

The main fuse box is located on the rear side of the instrument panel.

On the back of the protective cover there will be a current diagram with the location of the elements.

No.CurrentDescription
115Audio system, light relay, alarm, display, navigation ECU, tachograph
210Interior lighting
315Fog light relay
415Signal, Switches: exterior lighting, direction indicators, fog lights
525Signal, Switches: exterior lighting, direction indicators, fog lights
630Windscreen wipers and washers
710Manual transmission ECU, injection system ECU, starter and fuel pump relay
825Interior heater
910Central locking, Diagnostic connector, Instrument cluster, Steering wheel angle sensor
1030Central lock
1115Direction indicator
1230Rear window and outside mirror heating relay
1325Signal, Switches: exterior lighting, direction indicators and fog lights
1425Additional heating system water electric pump relay, Additional air distribution unit
1515Rear running lights – switch, Fuel heater relay, reverse light, windshield wiper
1610Central locking, Rear window heating, Glove compartment lighting, Instrument panel, climate control, headlight range control
1710Vehicle speed sensor, Steering wheel angle sensor, ABS control unit, ESP control unit
1815Heater control panel, Windscreen wipers and washers, Audio system, side light relay, low beam headlights, rear window wiper, display
1910Brake light switch, Diagnostic connector, AirBag and parking control system control unit, Rain and light sensor, ESP system switch
2015Interior Heater, Additional Heater Relay, Driver and Passenger Seat Heating – Switches
2130Electric windows
2230Rear Window Wiper: Motor and Relay
2310High beam headlights
2425Passenger Air Conditioning Control Panel, Additional Heating System – Water Pump Relay
255Relay for unloading the supply circuit of “+” battery with time delay to the interior light
2610Heated exterior rear view mirrors
2715Cigarette lighter – 1st row of seats, Additional equipment – 1st row of seats
2825Heater and air conditioner fan, Climate control – control panel
2910Display, Daytime Running Lights – Main Relay, Audio System, Navigation ECU
3015Additional 12V socket – 1st row of seats
3115Additional 12V socket – 2nd row of seats
3215Sound signal
3310Fog lights
3410Side lights – starboard
3510Side lights – left side, Instrument lighting
3610Low beam – right headlight
3710Low beam – left headlight
3810High beam – right headlight
3910High beam left headlight

Fuse number 27, 15A, is responsible for the cigarette lighter.

There may be additional blocks with relays in the instrument panel.

  • Rear Window Defogger Relay
  • Rear Window Wiper/Washer Relay
  • Rear Window Wiper Relay
  • Main Ignition Circuit Relay
  • Windshield Heater Relay
  • Fog light relay

Fuses and relays under the hood

Main block

In the engine compartment, the block is located on the left side under the protective cover.

Photo

No.APurpose
Power Supply Circuit Protection Block (777)
1AReserve
1B70Passenger compartment fuse box, Pre-heating unit
1C60Immersion heater relays 1 and 4
1D60Immersion heater relays 2 and 3
1EReserve
1F60Cooling system fan – relay
Engine Chain Protection Block (1834)
125Injection system ECU
215Engine system power supply circuit
310Air conditioning compressor electromagnetic clutch
420Fuel heating relay
Power Supply Circuit Protection Unit (1841)
2A60Passenger compartment fuse box, Consumer relay 1
2BReserve
2C60Relay 1 and 2 “+” after ignition switch, Additional interior heater relay
2D60Interior fuse box, Security alarm
2EReserve
2F40Electric fan for heater and air conditioner

Relay block

The presence of certain elements depends on the vehicle configuration.

Fuses on the battery terminal

Fuse box Opel Vivaro 2

Block diagram under the hood

No.Description
1Battery (with electronic key system)
2Battery surge protection (with electronic key system)
3Ventilation and heating system
4Adaptation
5Adaptation
6Ventilation and heating system
7Additional heating and ventilation, air conditioning
8Additional heating and ventilation system
9Electrically adjustable exterior mirrors
10Heated exterior rear view mirrors
11Radio, multimedia, exterior mirrors, diagnostic connector
12Multimedia, trailer coupling
13Interior lighting, battery discharge protection
14Fuel injection system, tire pressure monitoring systems, electronic key systems
15Hazard warning lights, direction indicators
16Central lock
17Left headlight high beam lamp, right headlight low beam lamp, taillights, left headlight daytime running light lamp.
18Front fog lights, rear fog lights, number plate light
19Sound alarm, horn, lighting and wipers.
20Instrument panel
21Lighting system switch
22Rear window wiper, windshield washer pump, horn
23Main battery of ARS
24Reversing lights
25Brake light switch
26Fuel injection, starter
27Airbags, steering column lock
28Front passenger side door glass servo
29Power steering
30Brake lights
31Battery surge protection (with electronic key system)
32Service display
33Cigarette lighter , power output
34Right headlight high beam, left headlight low beam, side marker lights, right daytime running light
35Brake lights, ABS, immobilizer
36Interior lighting, air conditioning
37Starting with electronic key system
38Rear window cleaner
39Warning buzzer
40Power outlet in the luggage compartment
41Front driver’s side window lift servo
42Rear power outlet
43Start-up, electronic control unit of the vehicle systems
44Heated seats
45Heater, air conditioner
46Windscreen cleaner
47Tachograph

Fuse number 33 is responsible for the cigarette lighter.