The Superb sedan is the flagship model of the Škoda range. First introduced in 2001, the first-generation model was based on the long-wheelbase Volkswagen Passat produced for the Chinese market, which featured a wheelbase 10 cm longer than its European counterpart. This article provides detailed fuse box diagrams and relay panel layouts for the Škoda Superb (1st generation; chassis code 3U; PL45+ platform) covering model years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005, as well as the facelifted 2006, 2007, and 2008 models.
Below you will find the locations, diagrams, and photos of the distribution boxes. Fuses for the “Cigarette Lighter” and “Fuel Pump” are highlighted in bold.
Engine Compartment
Located in the upper plenum chamber of the engine compartment. Access is gained by removing section of the cowl trim panel.
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| No. | Description |
| F1 | Engine management system (15 A) |
| F2 | Empty |
| F3 | Secondary air injection (SAI) pump (petrol), glow plug fuse 2 (40 A / 60 A depending on equipment) |
| F4 | Empty |
| F5 | Glow plug fuse 1 (60 A / 80 A) |
| F6 | Auxiliary coolant pump motor (10 A) – depending on equipment |
| 1 | Empty |
| 2 | Secondary air injection (SAI) pump relay |
| 3 | Auxiliary coolant pump relay – depending on equipment |
| 4 | Engine control unit (ECU) relay |
Passenger Compartment
Two power distribution panels protecting the vehicle’s electrical circuits are located in the cabin.
Fuse Box
Located behind the end panel cover on the driver’s side of the dashboard.
General view of the Škoda Superb passenger compartment fuse box.
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| No. | Circuit Protected | Rating (A) |
| 1 | Heated windshield washer nozzles | 5 |
| 2 | Turn signal lights / Direction indicators | 10 |
| 3 | Taximeter preparation (from 03/03) – if equipped | 5 |
| 4 | License plate illumination | 5 |
| 5 | Air conditioning, light switch, Data Link Connector (DLC), heated seats, instrument cluster, steering column switch module, telephone | 10 |
| 6 | Heated exterior mirrors, central locking system | 5 |
| 7 | Brake light switch (ABS / brake pedal sensor), clutch pedal switch | 10 |
| 8 | Headlight range control | 5 |
| 9 | Park Distance Control (PDC) / Parking sensors | 5 |
| 10 | Multifunction steering wheel switches, telephone | 5 |
| 11 | Power seat memory module | 5 |
| 12 | Data Link Connector (DLC / OBD-II) | 10 |
| 13 | Brake lights | 10 |
| 14 | Central locking system, interior lighting, convenience system module | 10 |
| 15 | Air conditioning system, automatic transmission control unit, instrument cluster | 10 |
| 16 | Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | 5 |
| 17 | Taxi alarm system, taxi audio system (from 03/03) – if equipped | 10 |
| 18 | Right headlight (high beam) | 10 |
| 19 | Left headlight (high beam) | 10 |
| 20 | Right headlight (low beam), headlight range control | 15 |
| 21 | Left headlight (low beam), headlight range control | 15 |
| 22 | Right parking lights (front and rear) | 5 |
| 23 | Left parking lights (front and rear) | 5 |
| 24 | Windshield wiper and washer system | 25 |
| 25 | HVAC blower motor, air conditioning system | 30 |
| 26 | Heated rear window | 20 |
| 27 | Empty | |
| 28 | Škoda Superb fuel pump fuse | 20 |
| 29 | Engine management system | 20 |
| 30 | Power sunroof | 20 |
| 31 | Automatic transmission, taximeter, taxi radio unit, reversing lights | 15 |
| 32 | Engine management system | 20 |
| 33 | Škoda Superb cigarette lighter fuse | 15 |
| 34 | Engine management system | 15 |
| 35 | Trailer electrical socket – Terminal 30 | 30 |
| 36 | Front fog lights | 15 |
| 37 | Audio system, navigation system | 20 |
| 38 | Central locking system, door control units | 15 |
| 39 | Hazard warning lights | 15 |
| 40 | Dual-tone horn | 25 |
| 41 | Taxi radio/audio unit (from 03/03) – if equipped | 10 |
| 42 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with ESP | 25 |
| 43 | Engine management system | 15 |
| 44 | Heated seats | 30 |
Relay Panels
Auxiliary relay panels are located under the dashboard on the driver’s side, adjacent to the main fuse box.
| Diagrams | |
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| Relay Panel No. 1 | |
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| No. | Description |
| F1 | - |
| F2 | Audio system amplifier (until 04/02), accessory power socket – glove compartment (from 03/03) |
| F3 | Brake booster vacuum pump (if equipped) – 15 A |
| F4 | Auxiliary 12V socket (rear cigarette lighter) – 20 A |
| F5 | Switch illumination circuit – 30 A |
| F6 | Accessory power socket – luggage compartment – 20 A |
| F7 | Taxi anti-theft system 1 (from 03/03) – 20 A |
| F8 | Taxi anti-theft system 2 (from 03/03) – 25 A |
| 1 | Dual-tone horn relay |
| 2 | Ignition relief relay / Load reduction relay |
| 3 | - |
| 4 | Škoda Superb fuel pump relay (petrol engines), or glow plug relay (diesel) |
| 5 | Intermittent windshield wiper/washer relay module |
| 6 | |
| 7 | Front fog light relay |
| 8 | Multifunction steering wheel control module |
| 9 | |
| 10 | Fuel pump relay / brake booster vacuum pump relay (if equipped) |
| 11 | Switch illumination relay |
| 12 | A/C compressor magnetic clutch relay – ATC (from 05/02), A/C compressor control unit – MTC (from 05/02) |
| 13 | Starter inhibitor relay (automatic transmission), taxi alarm system control unit 2 (from 03/03) |
| 14 | Engine cooling fan relay (until 02/03), rear window defogger relay (from 03/03) |
| 15 | Lamp failure monitoring module |
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| 17 | Heated rear window relay (until 02/03), fresh air blower cut-off relay (sunroof) (from 08/03), taxi alarm system control unit 1 (from 03/03) |
| 18 | Taxi alarm system control unit 1 (from 03/03) |
| 19 | A/C compressor magnetic clutch relay – ATC (until 04/02), A/C compressor control unit – MTC (until 04/02), engine cooling fan relay (from 03/03) |
| Relay Panel No. 2 | |
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| No. | Description |
| F1 | Anti-theft alarm siren – 10 A |
| F2 | Front passenger power seat adjustment fuse – 30 A |
| F3 | Driver power seat adjustment fuse – 30 A |
| F4 | Hazard lights / turn signals (central locking remote control) – 15 A |
| F5 | Audio system amplifier (from 05/02) – 30 A |
| F6 | Anti-theft alarm system (until 11/02) – 15 A |
| F7 | Power window thermal circuit breaker – 30 A |
| F8 | Engine cooling fan – 5 A |
| F9 | Engine cooling fan – 40 A |
| F10 | Anti-lock braking system (ABS) – 50 A |
| 1 | Coolant run-on fan relay (after-run engine cooling fan) |
| 2 | Engine cooling fan relay – 2nd speed (high speed) |
| 3 | Engine cooling fan relay – 1st speed (low speed) |
| 4 | Empty |
| 5 | Empty |
| 6 | Empty |
| 7 | Empty |
| 8 | Empty |