In early 2016, Škoda introduced a facelifted version of the Rapid, making its world premiere in March at the Geneva Motor Show. In this article, we will examine in detail the fuse box and relay diagrams for the Škoda Rapid (1st Generation Facelift; chassis codes NH1 / NH3; PQ26 platform) for the 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 model years.
Below you will find the panel locations, diagrams, and photos of the distribution boxes. The fuses responsible for the “Cigarette lighter” and “Fuel pump” are highlighted in bold.
In the Passenger Compartment
There are two distribution boxes located here that protect the various electrical circuits.
Fuse Block
The location of the unit is identical for both left-hand drive (LHD) and right-hand drive (RHD) models: underneath the steering column.
Example showing access to the passenger compartment fuse box on the Škoda Rapid.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Description | A |
| 1 | Left headlight | 40 |
| 2 | Central locking system, windshield and rear window washer system (only with KESSY or heated windshield) | 30 |
| 3 | Ignition system relay | 40 / 30 |
| 4 | Right headlight | 40 |
| 5 | Driver side power window | 25 |
| 6 | Body Control Module (BCM) – interior lighting | 30 |
| 7 | Horn | 20 |
| 8 | Trailer Control Unit (TCU) – left tail lamp | |
| 9 | Steering column switches, Engine Control Module (ECM), ESC, Transmission Control Module, Electric Power Steering (EPS) | 10 |
| 10 | Rear left power window | |
| 11 | Headlight washer system | |
| 12 | Infotainment display, navigation system display | |
| 13 | Cabin accessories | |
| 14 | Accelerator pedal module, light switch, diagnostic connector, rain sensor | 7.5 |
| 15 | Air conditioning system, diagnostic connector (OBD II), heated windshield | 7.5 |
| 16 | Instrument cluster, emergency call system (eCall) | 7.5 |
| 17 | Anti-theft alarm system, alarm siren | |
| 18 | Heated rear seats | |
| 19 | Empty | |
| 20 | Empty | |
| 21 | Empty | |
| 22 | Windshield and rear window washer system (without KESSY or heated windshield) | 10 |
| 23 | Heated front seats | 20 |
| 24 | HVAC blower fan, heater | 30 |
| 25 | Empty | |
| 26 | Front seat heating switch | 7.5 |
| 27 | Rear window wiper motor | |
| 28 | Empty | |
| 29 | Airbag system (SRS) | 10 |
| 30 | Power window regulators, reversing light switch, climate control module, Park Assist, exterior mirror adjustment, center switch panel, side switch panel, auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, hazard warning light switch | 7.5 |
| 31 | Fuel pump, radiator cooling fan, washer relay | 7.5 |
| 32 | Diagnostic connector, headlight leveling control, steering column switch module, interior lighting | 7.5 |
| 33 | Starter relay, accelerator pedal switch module | 7.5 |
| 34 | Heated windshield washer nozzles | 7.5 |
| 35 | Empty | |
| 36 | USB charging ports | |
| 37 | Front Assist / ACC radar sensor | |
| 38 | Empty | |
| 39 | Auxiliary electric heater (PTC) | |
| 40 | Empty | |
| 41 | Heated rear window | 30 |
| 42 | Front passenger power window | 25 |
| 43 | Trailer Control Unit (TCU) – socket terminal | |
| 44 | Škoda Rapid cigarette lighter fuse, 12 V power outlet in passenger compartment, 12 V power outlet in luggage compartment | 20 |
| 45 | Rear right power window | |
| 46 | Windshield washer system, steering column switch | 15 |
| 47 | Trailer Control Unit (TCU) – socket terminal | |
| 48 | Trailer Control Unit (TCU) – right tail lamp | |
| 49 | Fuel pump fuse | 20 |
| 50 | Infotainment head unit | 20 |
| 51 | Heated exterior mirrors | 10 |
| 52 | KESSY (Keyless Entry and Start System) | |
| 53 | Electronic steering column lock | |
| 54 | ABS, ESC control module | 15 |
| 55 | Empty | |
| 56 | Empty | |
| 57 | Empty | |
| 58 | Heated rear seats | |
| 59 | Empty | |
Relay Block
The relay modules are located behind the main fuse block on a dedicated carrier. For easier access, remove the side dashboard trim panel.
List of items in this block: 1A – Fuel pump relay; 1B – Terminal 15 relay; 5 – PTC auxiliary heater element relay; 6/645 – Headlight washer relay
In the Engine Compartment
Location Type 1 – adjacent to the battery.
Location Type 2 – near the engine compartment bulkhead.
General overview.
| Diagram | |
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| No. | Description |
| 1 | Radiator cooling fan |
| 2 | Glow plug preheating system (Diesel) |
| 3 | ABS or ESC control module |
| 4 | Auxiliary electric heater – Circuit 2 |
| 5 | Auxiliary electric heater – Circuit 3 |
| 6 | Automatic transmission control unit |
| 7 | Engine Control Module (ECM) |
| 8 | Windshield wiper motor |
| 9 | Body Control Module (BCM), battery monitoring sensor |
| 10 | ABS or ESC control module |
| 11 | Empty |
| 12 | Engine management components |
| 13 | Brake pedal switch |
| 14 | Engine components, fuel pump relay coil, radiator fan controller, auxiliary coolant pump |
| 15 | Engine Control Module (ECM) |
| 16 | Starter motor |
| 17 | Engine Control Module (ECM) |
| 18 | Engine components, auxiliary electric heater relay coils |
| 19 | Oxygen sensor (Lambda sensor) |
| 20 | Glow plug preheating system, crankcase ventilation heater |