Circuit breakers

Malfunctions in the electrical system can be caused by a blown fuse. Fuses are installed in a single block. The fuse box is located on the left side under the dashboard, directly behind the knee bar. It is a good idea to always have spare fuses on hand, available from your Volkswagen dealer.

Fuse replacement

To avoid damage to the electrical system, turn off all lights, accessories, and remove the ignition key before replacing a fuse.

• If your vehicle has a knee brace, insert the ignition key into the side slot of the cover (see left picture) and, using the lever method, pull the lid down.
• If your vehicle does not have a knee brace, use a coin to rotate the lock by approximately 90° (top drawing) and pull it out a little. Then pull the cover down.
• Review the list of fuses below to determine which fuse belongs to the component that failed.
• Replace a blown fuse, which can be identified by a burnt metal bar.
• Replace the blown fuse with another one that has exactly the same rating in amps.

Caution: Do not use a fuse with a higher ampere rating. This may damage the electrical part of the vehicle and cause a fire. If the fuse is constantly blown, it makes no sense to replace it. You need to find the real cause of the short circuit or overload. Under no circumstances wrap fuses in tin foil or wire, as this may cause serious damage to any part of the electrical circuit and cause a fire.

• On vehicles with a knee brace, press down on the cover until it locks into place with the side latches.
• If there is no knee brace, before installing the cover, turn the latch 90°to its original position, close the cover and push the latch up.

Fuse layout from left to right

1. Left low beam headlight 10
2. Right low beam headlight 10
3. Instrument lamp number 10 lamp
4. Glove compartment light 15
5. Windshield wiper and washer 15
6. Air fan, air conditioner 20
7. Rear, parking and marker lights, right 10
8. Rear, parking and marker lights, left 10
9. Rear window fogging system, heated rear view mirror 20
10. Fog lights 15
11. Left high beam headlight, high beam indicator lamp 10
12. Right high beam headlight 10
13. Horn, radiator fan 10
14. Reversing lights, outside rear-view mirror adjustment mechanism, seat heating, windshield washer nozzle heating system 15
15. Engine electronic system 10
16. Indicator and alarm lamps, multi-function lamps 15
17. Turn signals 10
18. Electric fuel pump, oxygen sensor 20
19. Radiator fan, air conditioner 30
20. Stop signal, trip control (brake and clutch pedal) 20
21. Interior and luggage compartment lighting bulbs, central locking, multifunction bulbs 15
22. Radio, cigarette lighter 10

Separate fuses

• Above the fuse panel:

Air conditioner 30
ABS motor relay 30
ABS main relay 30

• In the engine compartment on the bulkhead above the brake servo cylinder:

Glow Plugs (this fuse must only be replaced by a Volkswagen dealer) 50


Color coding:

Fuses 10 A - red
Fuses 15 A - blue
Fuses 20 A - yellow
Fuses 30 A - Green

The digital designation on the surface of the fuse is expressed in amperes.

Automatic fuses

All electric window lifters have one common automatic fuse, which, after tripping due to overload (e.g. frostbite) turns on automatically after a few seconds.