Where is the 79 Series Fuse Box Located?
Finding the fuse box is the first step in any electrical diagnostic or accessory wiring job. The 79 Series has two boxes - one in the cabin and one in the engine bay - and they cover different circuits.
1. Cabin Fuse Box
Located behind the driver-side kick panel (the lower dash trim panel beside the driver's left knee). Remove the trim panel by pulling outward at the upper edge to release the spring clips, then lifting up to clear the lower retainers. The fuse box is mounted to the firewall behind the trim. Covers cabin circuits: instruments, accessory power, infotainment, interior lighting.
2. Engine Bay Fuse and Relay Box
Located on the driver-side firewall in the engine bay, with a removable plastic cover marked FUSES on the lid. Push the cover-release tabs to lift it off. Covers engine and high-current circuits: headlights, ignition, fuel pump, ECU, starter motor, alternator.
3. Fuse Layout Reference
The fuse layout is printed on the inside of each cover lid in English on Australian-delivered vehicles. Includes amperage rating, circuit name and fuse position. Always check the lid label before replacing - some fuses look identical but are different amperage ratings.
4. Common Fuses to Know
Cabin: AUDIO (10A) for radio, CIG/PWR (15A) for accessory power outlets, DOME (10A) for interior light, HAZ-HORN (15A) for hazard lights and horn. Engine bay: HEAD (15A) for headlights, IGN (7.5A) for ignition, FUEL (20A) for fuel pump, ECU (15A) for engine management.
5. 2024 Facelift Locations
Fuse box locations are unchanged on the 2024 facelift. Cabin fuse box behind driver-side kick panel; engine bay fuse and relay box on driver-side firewall. Layouts on lid labels remain in English on Australian-delivered vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the fuse box on a 79 Series?
Two locations: cabin fuse box behind the driver-side kick panel, and engine bay fuse and relay box on the driver-side firewall.
How do I access the cabin fuse box on a 79 Series?
Remove the lower dash trim panel beside the driver's left knee - pull outward to release spring clips, then lift up to clear lower retainers.
Is the fuse layout printed somewhere?
Yes. The fuse layout is printed on the inside of each cover lid in English on Australian-delivered vehicles.
Has the fuse box location changed on the 2024 facelift?
No. Same locations as the V8 era - cabin behind driver kick panel, engine bay on driver firewall.
