Learn about Dacia Solenza 2004 fuse box and relay’s locations, functions, and maintenance tips for optimal vehicle electrical system.
The 2004 Dacia Solenza is a compact sedan primarily designed for budget-conscious buyers, offering practicality and simplicity. It features a four-door body style with a spacious cabin, making it suitable for small families or urban commuters. The design is straightforward, with a focus on functionality over luxury. Despite its modest appearance, the Solenza includes basic modern conveniences such as power steering, air conditioning (in higher trims), and manual windows.
In terms of its electrical system, the Dacia Solenza is equipped with a fuse box and multiple relays that manage various electrical components. The fuse box, located under the dashboard or in the engine bay, protects essential systems such as the lights, wipers, and horn by preventing electrical overloads. The relays, often positioned near the fuse box, control high-current devices like the fuel pump and cooling fan. Regular inspection and maintenance of the fuse box and relays are critical to ensure the proper functioning of these electrical components, preventing issues like starting problems or electrical failures in the car’s accessories.
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(2004) Dacia Solenza fuse box and relay with Diagram
WARNING
- Never replace a fuse with one that has a higher amperage rating.
- A fuse with a too-high amperage could damage the electrical part and cause a fire.
- On no account should fuses be repaired (e.g. patched up with tin foil or wire) as this may cause serious damage elsewhere in the electrical circuit or cause a fire.
- If a fuse blows repeatedly, do not keep replacing it. Instead, have the cause for the repeated short circuit or overload tracked and fixed.
- Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
Dacia Solenza 2004 fuse assignment
Year of production: from 2004
Passenger compartment
The cockpit fuse box is placed in driving post left side, being attached on the dashboard lateral side.
| Fuse | [A] | Circuit protected |
| F02 | 15 | Instrument panel, UCE cockpit (ceiling lamp), radio (I.C.) |
| F03 | 20 | UCE cockpit, climate control panel AC (I.C.) |
| F04 | 15 | U.C.E. cockpit, diagnostic socket, UCE airbag, anti-starting bushing (DC) |
| F05 | 10 | U.C.E. injection, fuel pump relay/ ignition coil, instrument panel (DC) |
| F06 | 10 | Windscreen washer-wiper switch (windscreen washing pump), reverse driving switch, STOP contact (I DC), air conditioning climate control panel. |
| F07 | 20 | Windscreen wiper switch, UCE cockpit (wiper timer operation), windscreen wiper motor (stopping at fix point). |
| F08 | 7,5 | Left meeting lights, instrument panel (indicator) |
| F09 | 7,5 | Right meeting lights |
| F10 | 7,5 | Left road lights, instrument panel (indicator) |
| F11 | 7,5 | Right road lights |
| F12 | 15 | Acoustic warning |
| F13 | 25 | UCE cockpit(turning lights and hazard), diagnostic socket (IIC) |
| F14 | 7,5 | Front/rear parking lights, lighting: switches, climate control panel, instrument panel, lighter, radio. |
| F15 | 7,5 | Front/rear right parking lights |
| F16 | 15 | Lighter, radio |
| F17 | 30 | Climate control blower |
| F19 | 7,5 | Fog lamp, instrument panel (indicator) |
| F20 | 25 | Rear window defrosting |
| F21 | 5 | U.C.E. injection |
| F23 | 30 | Electric left/right window switch |
| F26 | 30 | Climate control blower |
| F28 | 20 | Fog projectors |
| The fusible F26 is used only for vehicles equipped with air conditioning | ||
Engine compartment
Vehicles without air conditioning
The fuse box placed in the engine compartment is attached in front of the left shock absorber column.
| Fuse | [A] | Circuit protected |
| F01 | 25 | Engine cooling fan |
| F04 | 30 | Injectors, oxygen sensor heating resistance, canister purging valve, injection computer, fuel pump, ignition coil., vehicle speed transducer |
| B | 30 | Engine cooling fan |
| D | 30 | Injectors, canister purging valve, oxygen sensorheating resistance, injection computer, and vehiclespeed transducer. |
| E* | 30 | Fog projectors |
| H | 30 | Fuel pump Ignition coil |
| ∗- for vehicles equipped with fog projectors | ||
Vehicles with air conditioning
The fuse box placed in the engine compartment is attached in front of the left shock absorber column,
| Fuse | [A] | Circuit protected |
| F02 | 40 | Engine cooling fan |
| F03 | 7,5 | AC compressor |
| F04 | 30 | Injectors, oxygen sensor heating resistance, canister purging valve, injection computer, fuel pump, ignition coil, vehicle speed transducer |
| A | 30 | AC compressor |
| B | 30 | Engine cooling fan – 1/st speed |
| C | 40 | Engine cooling fan – 2/nd speed |
| D | 30 | Injectors, canister purging valve, oxygen sensor heating resistance, injection computer, and vehicle speed transducer |
| E* | 30 | Fog projectors |
| H | 30 | Fuel pomp, ignition coil |
| ∗- for vehicles equipped with fog projectors | ||
Conclusion
For owners and enthusiasts of classic Dacia Solenza 2004, understanding the fuse box and relay systems is essential for vehicle maintenance. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helped ensure the vehicle’s longevity and reliability, preserving its status as a symbol of Dacia’s craftsmanship and innovation in the automotive industry during that era.