Fuses of electrical circuits

Most electrical circuits are protected by fuses.

The relay and fuse box is located at the bottom of the dashboard, on the left, behind the cover. It is recommended that you always carry a few spare fuses with you, which you can purchase from Volkswagen Service Stations.

Fuse replacement

• Switch off the relevant electrical appliance.
• Remove the fuse box cover - to do this, grab the handle (see arrow in fig. В31-060С) and pull back.
• Using the table, determine which fuse belongs to the failed device.
• Remove the correct fuse. If the fuse is blown, you can tell by the melted metal strip.
• Replace the blown fuse with a new one of the same current rating.
• Replace the cover (tongue down) and close by pushing it up until it clicks.

Directions

If the new fuse blows again, the appliance must be checked at a service station as soon as possible and repaired.


Never install a fuse rated for a higher current, as this may burn out the protected electrical appliance or damage other elements of the electrical circuit.

Some of the electrical appliances listed in the table are not installed on all models or are optional equipment.

Purpose of the fuses (from left to right)

No. Protected electrical appliance	Operate current (A)
1 Left headlight, low beam	10
2 Right headlight, low beam	10
3 Instrument and rear number plate lighting	10
4 Rear window washer, anti-lock brakes (ABS), floor leveling system (Control block)	15
5 Windshield wiper and washer	15
6 Heater fan	30
7 Rear position (parking) lights, left	10
8 Rear position (parking) lights, right	10
9 Heated rear window	20
10 Fog lights and tail lights	15
11 Left headlight, high beam	10
12 Right headlight, high beam	10
13 Horn	15
14 Reversing lights	15
15 Electronic module of the engine management system	10
16 Pilot lamps	15
17 Direction indicators	10
18 Electric fuel pump	20
19 Radiator fan, air conditioning	30
20 Stop lights	10
21 Interior and trunk lighting, cigarette lighter, clock	15
22 Radio receiver	10

Additional fuses (located in separate terminals above the relay)

No. Protected electrical appliance	Operate current (A)
ABS - pump relay fuse	30
ABS - main relay fuse	30
Air conditioner	30
Electric windows	20
Constant Speed Device (this fuse can only be replaced at service stations)	5
Power seat adjustment	20

Fuse located in the engine compartment near the bulkhead, above the vacuum brake booster

No. Protected electrical appliance	Operate current (A)
Diesel engine preheating	50

Fuse color code:

• light brown - 5 A
• red - 10 A
• blue - 15 A
• yellow - 20 A
• green - 30 A

Floor Leveling System Compressor Automatic Protection

The floor leveling compressor is protected by a multiple-acting fuse that automatically switches the compressor off when overloaded and then restarts after a while.