The Chevrolet Aveo (2007-2011) is a compact car known for its fuel efficiency, simple design, and affordability. It features a 4-cylinder engine, spacious interior for its class, and practical conveniences like power windows and air conditioning. The Aveo is a popular choice for daily commuting and city driving.
The fuse box, located under the dashboard and in the engine compartment, safeguards critical systems such as the headlights, audio system, and power windows. If a fuse blows, it cuts off power to the respective component to prevent electrical damage, requiring a replacement fuse to restore functionality.
The relays in the Aveo manage important operations like the fuel pump, air conditioning, and engine cooling fan. These relays act as electrical switches that control the flow of power to high-demand components. A malfunctioning relay can cause issues such as engine overheating or failure to start.
Proper maintenance of the fuse box and relays is essential to ensure the Chevrolet Aveo’s electrical components operate efficiently, keeping the vehicle running smoothly.
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(2007-2011) Chevrolet Aveo 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.
Chevrolet Aveo 2007-2011 fuse assignment
- Cigar lighter (power outlet) fuses in the Chevrolet Aveo are located in the Instrument panel fuse box. 2007, 2008 (Hatchback) – see fuses “LTR” (Cigarette Lighter) and “AUX LTR” (Auxiliary Cigarette Lighter)). 2007, 2008 (Sedan) – see fuse “CIGAR” (Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary Power Outlet). 2009, 2010, 2011 – see fuses “CIGAR” (Cigar Lighter) and “SOKET” (Power Jack).
Year of production: from 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Fuse box location
Instrument Panel
The fuse box is located on the driver’s side of the instrument panel, behind the cover.
Hatchback (2007, 2008)
Sedan
Engine Compartment
Fuse Box Diagrams
2007, 2008 (Hatchback)
Instrument Panel
Assignment of the fuses in the instrument panel (2007, 2008 (Hatchback))
| Name | Usage |
|---|---|
| AUX LTR | Auxiliary Cigarette Lighter |
| HORN, REAR/FOG | Horn, Rear Fog Lamps |
| LTR | Cigarette Lighter |
| STOP | Stop Lamp |
| RADIO, CLK | Audio, Clock |
| CLSTR, HAZRD | Instrument Panel Cluster, Hazard Flasher |
| TRN/SIG | Turn Signal |
| DR/LCK | Door Lock, Remote Keyless Entry |
| CLSTR, CLK | Instrument Panel Cluster, Clock |
| ECM, TOM | Engine Control Module (ECM), Transmission Control Module (TCM) |
| BCK/UP | Back-Up Lamp |
| WPR, WSWA | Wiper, Washer |
| ECM, TOM | Engine Control Module (ECM), Transmission Control Module (TCM) |
| ENG FUSE | Engine Fuse |
| ALTERNATOR | Alternator |
| HVAC | HVAC Blower |
| AIRBAG 1 | Airbag 1 |
| BLANK | Not Used |
| ABS | Antilock Brake System |
| DIODE (ABS) | Antilock Brake System Diode |
| AIRBAG 2 | Airbag 2 |
| BLANK | Not Used |
| CLK, RADIO | Clock, Audio |
Engine Compartment
Assignment of the fuses and relay in the engine compartment (2007, 2008 (Hatchback))
| Name | Usage |
|---|---|
| HI BEAM RT | Passenger Side High Beam Headlamp |
| DIS | Direct Ignition System |
| HI BEAM LT | Driver Side High Beam Headlamp |
| DIODE (FOG) | Fog Lamp Diode |
| LOW BEAM RT | Passenger Side Low Beam Headlamp |
| ILLUM RT | Parking Lamp Right Side, Illumination Circuit |
| LOW BEAM LT | Driver Side Low Beam Headlamp |
| ILLUM LT | Driver Side Parking Lamp, License Plate Lamp |
| INT LTS | Room Lamp |
| INJECTOR | Injector |
| DEFOG | Defogger |
| S/ROOF | Sunroof |
| ILLUM LAMPS | Illumination Relay |
| HORN | Horn |
| HEAD LAMPS | Headlamps |
| FUEL | Fuel Pump |
| A/C | Air Conditioning Compressor |
| FOG LAMPS | Front Fog Lamp |
| HVAC BLOWER | Heating : Ventilation, Air Conditioning Blower |
| ABS | Anti lock Brake System |
| I/P FUSE BATT | Instrument Panel Fuse Box |
| COOL FAN | Radiator Fan |
| IGN 2 | Ignition 2 |
| BLANK | Blank |
| IGN 1 | Ignition 1 |
| PWR WNDW | Power Windows |
| SPARE | Spare |
| Relays | |
| BLANK | Not Used |
| COOL FAN LOW | Cooling Fan Low |
| HEAD LAMPS HI | High Beam Headlamp |
| HEAD LAMPS LOW | Low Beam Headlamp |
| PWR WNDW | Power Window |
| FRT FOG | Fog Lamp |
| MAIN POWER | Main Power |
| FUEL PUMP | Fuel Pump |
| A/C COMPRSR | Air Conditioning Compressor |
| COOL FAN HI | Cooling Fan High |
| ILLUM LAMPS | Illumination Lamps |
| BLANK | Not Used |
2007, 2008 (Sedan)
Instrument Panel
Assignment of the fuses in the instrument panel (2007, 2008 (Sedan))
| Name | Usage |
|---|---|
| SDM | Sensing and Diagnostic Module |
| WIPER | Windshield Wiper Switch, Windshield Wiper Motor |
| CLUSTER | Instrument Panel Cluster, Brake Switch, Anti-theft Mode |
| T/SIG | Turn Signal, Hazard Switch |
| EMS2 | Stoplamp Switch |
| EMS1 | Engine Room Fuse Block, Rear H02S, Transaxle Control Module, VSS, Fuel Pump |
| STOP LAMP | Brake Switch |
| CIGAR | Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary Power Outlet |
| AUDIO/CLOCK | Radio, Clock |
| OBD | On-Board Diagnostics, Immobilizer |
| ROOM LAMP | Trunk Lamp, Trunk Open Switch, Cluster, Dome Lamp |
| DEFOGGER | Rear Defogger |
| SUNROOF | Sunroof Module (Option) |
| DRL | Daytime Running Lamps |
| DOOR LOCK | Door Lock/Unlock |
| B/UP LAMP | Back-up Lamps |
| HORN | Horn |
| ELEC MIRROR | Mirror Control Switch, Dome Lamp, Air Conditioning Switch |
| AUDIO/RKE | Radio, Remote Keyless Entry, Clock, Power Mirror Unit, Anti-Theft Module |
| DEFOG MIRROR | Power Mirror Unit, Air Conditioning Switch |
| BLANK | Not Used |
| BLANK | Not Used |
| BLANK | Not Used |
Engine Compartment
Assignment of the fuses and relay in the engine compartment (2007, 2008 (Sedan))
| Name | Usage |
|---|---|
| BATT | Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
| PK/LP LH | Driver Side Parking Lamp : Taillamp |
| PK/LP RH | Passenger Side Parking Lamp ; Taillamp |
| IGN2/ST | Ignition Switch |
| ACC/IGN1 | Ignition Switch |
| HAZARD | Hazard Lamps. Theft-Deterrent System |
| H/L LOW RH | Passenger Side Low-Beam Headlamp |
| FAN HI | Cooling Fan High Speed |
| H/L LOW LH | Driver Side Low-Beam Headlamp |
| FRT FOG | Front Fog Lamps (Option) |
| FAN LOW | Cooling Fan Low Speed |
| H/L HI | High-Beam Headlamps |
| A/C COMP | Air Conditioning Compressor (Option) |
| FUEL PUMP | Fuel Pump |
| SPARE | Spare |
| ABS | Antilock Brake System (Option) |
| EMS2 | LEGR Valve, HO2S, EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid, CMP Sensor |
| P/WINDOW1 | Power Window Switch (Option) |
| ECU | Engine Control Module, Transmission Control Module |
| SPARE | Spare |
| EMS1 | Engine Control Module, Injector, Cooling Fan. Air Conditioning Compressor |
| SPARE | Spare |
| Relays | |
| H/L LOW RELAY | Low-Beam Headlamp Relay |
| FAN HI RELAY | Cooling Fan High Speed Relay |
| FUEL PUMP RELAY | Fuel Pump Relay |
| P/WINDOW RELAY | Power Window Relay |
| PARK LAMP RELAY | Parking Lamp Relay |
| FRT FOG RELAY | Front Fog Lamps Relay |
| H/L HI RELAY | High-Beam Headlamp Relay |
| FAN LOW RELAY | Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay |
| A/C RELAY | Air Conditioning Relay (Option) |
| MAIN RELAY | Main Relay |
2009, 2010, 2011
Instrument Panel
Assignment of the fuses in the instrument panel (2009, 2010, 2011)
| Name | Usage |
|---|---|
| AUDIO | Audio, Clock, Immobilizer |
| AUDIO/RKE | A/C Switch, Clock, Power Mirror Unit, Audio, Anti-Theft Module, TPMS |
| B/UP LAMP | PNP Switch, Reverse Lamp Switch |
| BLANK | Not Used |
| BLANK | Not Used |
| BLANK | NotUsed |
| BLANK | NotUsed |
| CIGAR | Cigar Lighter |
| CLUSTER | Brake Switch, TPMS, Anti-Theft Module |
| DEFOG MIRROR | Power Mirror Unit, A/C Switch |
| RR DEFOG | Rear Defog |
| DOOR LOCK | Door Lock |
| NA DRL | NA DRL Circuit |
| MIRROR/ SUNROOF | Mirror Control Switch, Room Lamp, A/ C Switch |
| EMS 1 | Engine Room Fuse Block, TCM, VSS, Fuel Pump |
| EMS 2 | Stop lamp Switch |
| HORN | Horn |
| OBD | DLC, Immobilizer |
| CLUSTER/ ROOM LAMP | Trunk Room Lamp, Trunk Open Switch, IPC, Room Lamp |
| SDM | Sensing and Diagnostic Module |
| SOKET | Power Jack |
| STOP LAMP | Brake Switch |
| SUNROOF | Sunroof Module (Option) |
| T/SIG | Hazard Switch |
| WIPER | Wiper Switch, Wiper Motor |
Engine Compartment
Assignment of the fuses and relay in the engine compartment (2009, 2010, 2011)
| Name | Usage |
|---|---|
| FAN HI | Cooling Fan HI Relay |
| ABS-1 | EBCM |
| ABS-2 | EBCM |
| SJB BATT | Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
| ACC/IG1 | IGN1 Relay |
| IG2/ST | IGN2 Relay, Starter Relay |
| ACC/RAP | Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
| P/WINDOW-2 | Power Window Switch |
| P/W WINDOW-1 | Power Window Switch |
| FAN LOW | Cooling Fan LOW Relay |
| A/CON | A/C Compressor Relay |
| PKLP LH | Tail Lamp (LH), Side Marker (LH), Turn Signal & Parking Lamp (LH), License Lamp |
| PKLP RH | Tail Lamp (RH), Side Marker (RH), Turn Signal & Parking Lamp (RH), License Lamp, I/P Fuse Block |
| ECU | ECM, TCM |
| FRT FOG | Front Fog Lamp Relay |
| F/PUMP | Fuel Pump Relay |
| HAZARD | Hazard Switch, Hood Contact Switch |
| HDLP HI LH | Head Lamp (LH), IPC |
| HDLP HI RH | Head Lamp (RH) |
| IPC | IPC |
| HDLP LO LH | Head Lamp (LH), I/P Fuse Block |
| HDLP LO RH | Head Lamp (RH) |
| EMS-1 | ECM, Injector |
| DLIS | Ignition Switch |
| EMS-2 | EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid, Thermostat Heater, H02S, MAF Sensor |
| SPARE | Not Used |
| Relays | |
| F/PUMP RELAY | Fuel Pump |
| STARTER RELAY | Starter |
| PARK LAMP RELAY | Park Lamp |
| FRONT FOG RELAY | Fog Lamp |
| HDLP HIGH RELAY | Head Lamp High |
| HDLP LOW RELAY | Head Lamp Low |
| FAN HIGH RELAY | Cooling Fan High |
| FAN LOW RELAY | Cooling Fan Low |
| A/CON RELAY | Air Conditioner |
| ENGINE MAIN RELAY | Main Power |
| ACC/RAP RELAY | I/P Fuse Block |
| IGN-2 RELAY | Ignition |
Conclusion
For owners and enthusiasts of classic Chevrolet Aveo 2007-2011, 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 Chevrolet’s craftsmanship and innovation in the automotive industry during that era.