The Chevrolet Spark (M200/M250), produced from 2005 to 2009, is a compact hatchback that combines affordability with practicality, making it a popular choice for city driving. The vehicle’s electrical system is designed to manage essential functions and modern conveniences, with the fuse box and relays playing critical roles in ensuring reliable operation.
The fuse box in the Chevrolet Spark M200/M250 is typically located in the engine compartment and inside the cabin, near the driver’s side dashboard. These fuse boxes protect various electrical circuits by using fuses that break the circuit in the event of an overload or short circuit. Key systems protected by the fuse box include the lighting, air conditioning, power windows, and the engine control unit.
Relays in the Spark function as electrically controlled switches that manage the operation of high-power devices, such as the starter motor, fuel pump, and cooling fans. By allowing high-current devices to be controlled by low-power circuits, relays help prevent electrical overload and potential damage to the wiring and switches. Regular checks and maintenance of the fuses and relays are essential to keep the Chevrolet Spark’s electrical system functioning properly and to avoid unexpected breakdowns.
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(2005-2009) Chevrolet Spark (M200/M250) 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 Spark (M200/M250) 2005-2009 fuse assignment
- Cigar lighter (power outlet) fuse in the Chevrolet Spark is the fuse F17 (CIGAR) in the Instrument panel fuse box.
Year of production: from 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Instrument Panel Fuse Box
It is located under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
Fuse box diagram
Assignment of the fuses and relay in the Instrument Panel
| № | Description | A |
|---|---|---|
| F1 | DRL Relay, DRL Module | 15 |
| F2 | DLC, Cluster, Tell Tale Box, Immobilizer | 10 |
| F3 | Audio, Battery Saver, Room Lamp, Tailgate Lamp | 10 |
| F4 | CDL Relay, Central Door Locking Switch, Anti-theft Control Unit | 15 |
| F5 | Stop Lamp Switch | 10 |
| F10 | Cluster, Tell Tale Box, Stop Lamp, Battery Saver, Anti-theft Control Unit, O/D Switch | 10 |
| F11 | SDM | 10 |
| F12 | Power Window Switch, Co-Driver Power Window Switch | 30 |
| F13 | Hazard Switch, Over Speed Buzzer Relay, DRL Module | 10 |
| F14 | Engine Fuse Block | 15 |
| F6 | Wiper Switch, Rear Wiper Motor, Defog Relay, Defroster Switch | 10 |
| F7 | Wiper Switch, Wiper Relay | 15 |
| F8 | TR Switch (A/T), Reverse Lamp Switch (M/T) | 10 |
| F9 | Blower Switch | 20 |
| F16 | Electric OSRVM | 10 |
| F17 | Cigar Lighter | 15 |
| F18 | Audio | 10 |
| Relays | ||
| R1 | Rear Fog Lamp Relay / Over Speed Warning Buzzer | |
| R2 | DRL Relay | |
| R3 | Defog Relay | |
| R4 | Wiper Relay | |
| R5 | Blinker Unit | |
| R6 | Battery Saver |
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Fuse box location
It is located in the engine compartment, under the cover.
Fuse box diagram
Assignment of the fuses and relay in the Engine Compartment
| № | Description | A |
|---|---|---|
| Ef1 | Cooling Fan HI Relay | 30 |
| Ef2 | EBCM | 50 |
| Ef4 | I/P Fuse Block (F1~F5) | 30 |
| Ef5 | Ignition Switch | 30 |
| Ef6 | Ignition Switch | 30 |
| Ef7 | A/C Compressor Relay | 10 |
| Ef8 | Cooling Fan LOW Relay | 20 |
| Ef9 | Front Fog Lamp Relay | 10 |
| Ef10 | Horn,Horn Relay | 10 |
| Ef21 | Head Lamp HI Relay | 15 |
| Ef22 | Fuel Pump Relay | 15 |
| Ef23 | Hazard Switch | 15 |
| Ef24 | Defog Relay | 20 |
| Ef25 | TCM, ECM | 10 |
| Ef11 | Tail Lamp, Audio, Hazard Switch, Defog Switch, A/C Switch, Gear Lever Illumination(A/T) Cluster, Head Lamp Leveling Switch, DRL Module, DRL Relay, Position Lamp & HLLD | 10 |
| Ef12 | DRL Module, Tail Lamp, Position Lamp & HLLD | 10 |
| Ef17 | Head Lamp LOW, ECM, Rear Fog Lamp Relay, DRL Module, Head Lamp Leveling Switch | 10 |
| Ef18 | Head Lamp LOW | 10 |
| Ef19 | EI System (Sirius D32), ECM, Injector, Rough Road Sensor, EEGR, HO2S, CMP Sensor, Canister Purge Solenoid | 15 |
| Relays | ||
| R1 | A/C Compressor Relay | |
| R2 | Main Relay | |
| R3 | Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay | |
| R4 | Cooling Fan High Speed Relay | |
| R5 | Illumination Relay | |
| R6 | FRT Fog Lamp Relay | |
| R7 | Horn Relay | |
| R8 | H/L Low Relay | |
| R9 | H/L Hi Relay | |
| R10 | Fuel Pump Relay |
Conclusion
For owners and enthusiasts of classic Chevrolet Spark (M200/M250) 2005-2009, 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.
