I have a Skoda fabia VRs 2004 asz engine each time the ignition is turned of fuse 7 (5) pops instantly unplugged all power steering wires but can’t find what links to fuse 7 can anyone help?

Try unplugging the MAF sensor, that appears to share fuse 7.

Still no luck with it unplugged I am getting an engine code for the maf sensor though and also a communication (p0600) not sure if that’ll help

I'm assuming the car doesn't have an oil level sensor in the sump? That would be on fuse 7 if present.

If not, check for wiring damage in the vicinity of the MAF connector and the 14 way connector adjacent to the left (UK nearside) suspension turret, where the feed from fuse 7 comes through pin 11 on a black/yellow wire.

If none found, try unplugging the two halves of that 14 way, to establish whether the short is before or after that point.

Edited yesterday at 13:501 day by Breezy_Pete

Will try tomorrow thanks can anything connected to fuse 7 pop it when the ignition is switched to accessories if so could I potentially have a list not a lot on google which I can find

I u plugged that 11 pin connector and the fuse didn’t pop straight away maybe 1 step closer?😁

Good start.

No oil level sensor in sump?

On 07/11/2026 at 14:52, Benwad2007 said:

Will try tomorrow thanks can anything connected to fuse 7 pop it when the ignition is switched to accessories if so could I potentially have a list

List is what I have told you already:

Power steering pump

MAF

Oil level/temperature sensor if fitted.

There could also be wiring damage shorting the black/yellow wire to chassis (or even another wire possibly).

Edited 49 minutes ago49 min by Breezy_Pete

Don’t think I do haven’t checked if not what’s the way forward because I am also getting a code from the obd for the maf but unplugging that connector has stopped the fuse does that mean it’s on the other side of the connector (female) or closer to the battery

Do you have a multimeter?