In this article we take a look at the first-generation Citroen C8, produced from 2002 to 2008. Here you will find the Citroen C8 2008 fuse box images, information about the location of the fuse boxes inside the car, as well as the allocation of the individual fuses (fuse layout).
Information from the 2008 (UK) owner’s manual is used. The location and function of the fuses in cars manufactured at other times may differ.
The fuses for the cigar lighter (socket) in the Citroen C8 are fuse F9 (cigar lighter) in the instrument panel fuse box and fuses F11 (3rd row 12V accessory socket) and F12 (2nd row 12V accessory socket) on the battery.
Three fuse boxes located under the dashboard, in the battery compartment and under the bonnet.
Dashboard fuse box
Fuse box location
Left-hand drive vehicles:
Open the lower glove box on the right-hand side, pull the handle to open the cover.
Right-hand drive vehicles:
Unscrew the bolt a quater of a turn with a coin, then, pull the handle to open the cover.
Fuse box diagram
Assignment of the fuses in the Dashboard Fuse box
| Ref. | Rating | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| F1 | 15 A | Rear wipe |
| F3 | 5 A | Airbag |
| F4 | 10 A | Steering angle sensor – ESP – Photochromic interior rear view mirror – Diagnostic socket – Clutch – Air conditioning – Suspension – Particle filter |
| F5 | 30 A | Sun roof – Front window |
| F6 | 30 A | Rear window |
| F7 | 5 A | Interior lamps – Vanity mirrors – Glovebox |
| F8 | 20 A | Displays – Alarm – Radio – CD changer – Diesel fuel additive system – Deflation detection – Sliding side door |
| F9 | 30 A | Cigar lighter |
| F10 | 15 A | Trailer relay unit – Controls at the steering wheel |
| F11 | 15 A | Diagnostic socket – Siren – Automatic gearbox – Ignition |
| F12 | 15 A | Seat belts warning lamp – Sliding doors – Airbag – Parking assistance – Driver’s seat memorisation – Passenger’s electric seat – Hands-free kit. |
| F13 | 5 A | Trailer relay unit |
| F14 | 15 A | Rain sensor – Sun roof – Air conditioning – Odometer warning lamp control unit -Instrument panel – Telematics |
| F15 | 30 A | Locking – Deadlocking – Child safety |
| F17 | 40 A | Heated rear screen |
Engine compartment fuse box
Fuse box location
To open the engine compartment fusebox, unclip the screen wash fluid reservoir then detach the cover.
Fuse box diagram
Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment
| Ref. | Rating | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| F1 | 20 A | Engine ECU – Exhaust Gas Recycling electrovalve – Diesel fuel high pressure regulation electrovalve – EGR electrovalve |
| F2 | 15 A | Horn |
| F3 | 10 A | Windscreen/rear screen wash pump |
| F4 | 20 A | Headlamp wash pump |
| F5 | 15 A | Fuel pump – Regulation electrovalve |
| F6 | 10 A | Gearbox – Power steering – Air flowmeter – Preheater unit – Engine oil level -Brakes – Headlamps adjustment |
| F7 | 10 A | ESP |
| F8 | 20 A | Starter motor |
| F9 | 10 A | Engine ECU |
| F10 | 30 A | Electrovalves – Oxygen sensor – Injectors – Ignition coil – ECU -Diesel fuel heater |
| F11 | 40 A | Air flow |
| F12 | 30 A | Windscreen wipe |
| F13 | 40 A | Built-in Systems Interface (lgnition+) |
| F14 | – | Free |
Fuses on the battery
Fuse box location
Pull back the floor mat, unclip the cover, located under the floor beneath the front right hand seat, to gain access.
Fuse box diagram
Assignment of the fuses on the battery
| Ref. | Rating | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| F1 | – | Free |
| F2 | – | Free |
| F3 | 5 A | Brakes |
| F4 | 25 A | Driver’s seat memorisation |
| F5 | 25 A | Passenger’s seat memorisation – Sun roof |
| F6 | 20 A | Sun roof |
| F7 | 20 A | Sun roof |
| F8 | 10 A | Passenger’s heated seat |
| F9 | 10 A | Driver’s heated seat |
| F10 | 15 A | Signalling |
| F11 | 20 A | 3rd row 12V accessory socket |
| F12 | 20 A | 2nd row 12V accessory socket |
