🚗 Automotive Fuse Colors

Standard blade fuse (ATO/ATC) color coding per SAE J1284

ColorRatingTypical UseSize Types
Black1 AInstrument clusterMicro2, Low-Profile Mini
Grey2 ASmall electronicsMicro2, Low-Profile Mini
Violet3 AInterior lightsMicro2, Mini, ATC
Pink4 ADoor locksMicro2, Mini
Tan/Brown5 AMirrors, sensorsMini, ATC, Maxi
Brown7.5 ARadio, backup lightsMini, ATC, Maxi
Red10 ATail lights, wipersMini, ATC, Maxi
Blue15 ACigarette lighter, hornMini, ATC, Maxi
Yellow20 AHeadlights, power windowsMini, ATC, Maxi
Clear/White25 APower seats, ACMini, ATC, Maxi
Green30 AElectric fans, fuel pumpMini, ATC, Maxi
Orange40 ABlower motor, rear defrostMaxi, Cartridge
Red50 APower steering, ABSMaxi, Cartridge
Blue60 AMain power circuitsMaxi, Cartridge
Tan70 AHigh-current circuitsMaxi, Cartridge
Clear80 AMain fusible linkCartridge
Lime Green100 AAlternator, main busCartridge, Bolt-down