Jonathan Yarden Oct 22, 2021 · 5 min. read
In this article you will find a description of fuses and relays Porsche,
with photos of block diagrams and their locations.
Highlighted the cigarette lighter fuse (as the most popular thing people look for).
Get tips on blown fuses, replacing a fuse, and more.
Year of production: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Fuse box on left side of dashboard
| Fuse | Fuse function | Ampere ratting [A] |
| 1 | Seat memory control unit, seat adjustment switch for left seat | 25 |
| 2 | Auxiliary heater control unit | 30 |
| 3 | Relay for two-tone horn | 15 |
| 4 | Front wiper motor | 30 |
| 5 | Motor for sliding/lifting roof, Panorama roof system | 30 |
| 6 | — | — |
| 7 | Steering column adjustment control unit | 15 |
| 8 | Tire Pressure Monitoring control unit, chassis control switch | 5 |
| 9 | Windshield heating, light switch, rain sensor, light sensor | 5 |
| 10 | Motor for roll-up sunblind for Panorama roof system | 30 |
| 11 | — | — |
| 12 | — | — |
| 13 | Subwoofer (Bose/Burmester) | 30 |
| 14 | BCM1 | 30 |
| 15 | Hybrid engine (2015-2017): High-voltage charger | 5 |
| 16 | Central locking control unit/power windows, driver’s door | 30 |
| 17 | Engine compartment lid contact switch, backup horn | 5 |
| 18 | BCM1 | 30 |
| 19 | Engine control unit | 5 |
| 20 | BCM1 | 30 |
| 21 | V8 engine (2011-2014): Circulating pump, air conditioning/parking heater 2011-2017: Residual heat circulating pump relay |
10 |
| 22 | BCM1 | 30 |
| 23 | CAN network gateway/diagnosis, electronic ignition lock, electric steering column lock, light switch | 7,5 |
| 24 | Windshield heating, left | 30 |
| 25 | Windshield heating, right | 30 |
| 26 | Hybrid engine (2011-2014): Battery fan | 15 |
| 27 | Hybrid engine: Battery management system, NT display relay, level control unit | 5 |
| 28 | Hybrid engine: Power electronics | 5 |
| 29 | Hybrid engine: Spindle actuator | 5 |
| 30 | Hybrid engine: Single Power Pack (hydraulic pump), steering | 5 |
| 31 | Hybrid engine (2015-2017): Outside sound, interior sound | 5 |
| 32 | Hybrid engine (2010-2014): Air-conditioning compressor | 15 |
| Hybrid engine (2015-2017): Accelerator module | 5 | |
| 33 | Central locking control unit/power windows, rear left door | 30 |
| 34 | — | — |
| 35 | — | — |
| 36 | Electric parking brake switch | 5 |
| 37 | Hybrid engine (2010-2014): Battery fan | 15 |
| 38 | Hybrid engine: Power electronics, battery fan relay | 5 |
| 39 | Hybrid engine: Spindle actuator | 30 |
| 40 | Hybrid engine (2010-2014): Battery fan relay | 30 |
| Hybrid engine (2015-2017): Service Disconnect | 10 | |
| 41 | Hybrid engine: Battery management system | 10 |
| 42 | Interior mirror | 5 |
| 43 | 2011-2014: Headlights (halogen), range adjustment | 7,5 |
| 2015-2017: Headlight beam adjustment (Xenon), dynamic front lighting control unit | 5 | |
| 44 | 2011-2014: Seat ventilation | 5 |
| 2015-2017: Seat ventilation | 7,5 | |
| 45 | 2013-2017: Vehicle Tracking System control unit, BCM2, Engine control unit | 5 |
| 46 | Lane Change Assist (LCA) | 5 |
| 47 | CAN network gateway/diagnostic socket, garage door opener, ParkAssist, Bluetooth handset charging tray, mobile phone preparation | 5 |
| 48 | Starter relay, clutch sensor (EPB), refrigerant pressure sensor, mass air flow sensor (V6) Hybrid engine (2015-2017): Refrigerant pressure sensor |
10 |
| 49 | ACC radar sensor | 7,5 |
| 50 | — | — |
| 51 | 2017: Front camera control unit | 5 |
| 52 | Rear wiper motor | 15 |
| 53 | Steering column switching module, left tail light | 5 |
| 54 | Xenon headlights, left | 25 |
| 55 | ||
| 56 | Leveling system compressor relay | 40 |
| 57 | Blower regulator for front air conditioning | 40 |
Fuse box in right side of dashboard
| Number | Fused function | Ampere ratting [A] |
| 1 | PDCC control unit | 10 |
| 2 | PASM control unit | 15 |
| 3 | Rear differential lock control unit | 10 |
| 4 | Rear differential lock control unit | 30 |
| 5 | Pivot motor control unit, trailer hitch, brake booster preparation, trailer hitch preparation | 25 |
| 6 | 2011-2012: TV tuner, Rear Seat Entertainment | 10 |
| 2013-2017: Trailer hitch control unit | 15 | |
| 7 | Trailer hitch control unit | 15 |
| 8 | Trailer hitch control unit | 15 |
| 9 | Central locking control unit/power windows, rear right door | 30 |
| 10 | Luggage compartment light | 15 |
| 11 | Central locking control unit/power windows, passenger’s door | 30 |
| 12 | HangOn actuator | 30 |
| 13 | — | — |
| 14 | Airbag control unit, seat occupancy detection | 10 |
| 15 | — | — |
| 16 | PSM control unit, electric parking brake (EPB), PDCC | 5 |
| 17 | Xenon headlights, right | 25 |
| 18 | — | — |
| 19 | Transmission control unit/ transmission prewiring | 5 |
| 20 | 2011-2012: Seat memory control unit, seat adjustment switch for right seat | 20 |
| 2013-2017: Seat memory control unit, right; seat adjustment switch for right seat | 25 | |
| 21 | Seat heating, rear | 25 |
| 22 | Seat heating, front | 25 |
| 23 | Powerlift tailgate control unit | 25 |
| 24 | — | — |
| 25 | 2013-2017: Rear blower regulator | 30 |
| 26 | Heated rear window | 30 |
| 27 | Auxiliary heater radio receiver | 5 |
| 28 | 2011-2012: Transmission control unit (w/o Start/Stop), transmission oil pump | 20 |
| 29 | PSM control unit/PSM valves | 30 |
| 30 | HangOn actuator | 5 |
| 31 | BCM2 | 30 |
| 32 | 2011-2012: Blower regulator for rear air conditioning | 30 |
| Hybrid engine (2015-2017): NT circuit 2/3- way valve, front evaporator shut-off valve relay, water pump relay | 7,5 | |
| 33 | BCM2 | 15 |
| 34 | BCM2 | 15 |
| 35 | Vehicle Tracking System control unit | 5 |
| 36 | BCM2 | 20 |
| 37 | 2013-2017: Transmission control unit, transmission-oil pump | 20 |
| 38 | Cigarette lighter, storage tray socket, socket under glove box | 15 |
| 39 | Rear sockets, socket in luggage compartment | 15 |
| 40 | 2011-2012: Trailer hitch control unit | 15 |
| 2013-2017: Rear Seat Entertainment | 10 | |
| 41 | — | — |
| 42 | Trailer hitch control unit | 5 |
| 43 | Rear differential lock control unit, HangOn actuator | 10 |
| 44 | Air conditioning sun sensor/ air quality sensor, right tail light (2011-2014) | 5 |
| 45 | DC/DC converter (Star/Stop) | 30 |
| 46 | DC/DC converter (Star/Stop) | 30 |
| 47 | MIB central computer | 20 |
| 48 | — | — |
| 49 | — | — |
| 50 | Front air conditioning, rear air conditioning control panel | 10 |
| 51 | 2011-2016: PCM 3.1, radio, navigation system (Japan) | 10 |
| 2017: Control unit display | 5 | |
| 2017; Japan: Control unit display, USB hub, DRSC card reader | 10 | |
| 52 | 2011-2014: Instrument cluster 2015-2017: Multi-function display |
5 |
| 53 | Steering column switching module/ heated steering wheel, rear view camera control unit, compass display, Bose amplifier (Japan), Surround View control unit | 10 |
| 54 | 2011-2012: Roof console | 10 |
| 2013-2017: Overhead console | 7,5 | |
| 55 | 2015-2017: ACC stabilisation relay | 7,5 |
| 56 | 2011-2014: PSM control unit/PSM pump | 40 |
| 57 | 2011-2014: EPB control unit | 40 |
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
| Number | Fused function | Ampere ratting [A] |
| 1 | V6/V8 engine: Starter relay | 40 |
| 2 | Diesel (2017): Power switch | 30 |
| 3 | V6/V8 engine (2011-2012): SLP relay 2013-2017: Secondary air pump (Cayenne S, S E-Hybrid, GTS, Turbo, Turbo S) |
40 |
| 4 | Hybrid engine: Vacuum pump relay | 30 |
| 5 | — | — |
| 6 | — | — |
| 7 | V8 engine: Rod ignition coil Diesel: High-pressure control valve, high-pressure pump |
15 |
| V6 engine: Rod ignition coils | 20 | |
| 8 | V8 engine: Tank vent valve, boost pressure valve, diverter valve, intake pipe switchover valve, crankcase de-icer | 15 |
| V6 engine: Tank vent valve, electropneumatic converter, crankcase de-icer, diverter valve, secondary air pump relay, sound symposer Hybrid engine: Water pump charge-air cooler |
10 | |
| 9 | V8 engine: Engine control unit, flow control valve | 20 |
| V6/Hybrid engine: Engine control unit | 30 | |
| 10 | Cayenne Turbo, Turbo S: Tank leakage diagnosis, secondary air pump relay, electr. exhaust flaps, Hall sensor, oil level sensor Cayenne: Tank leakage diagnosis, mass air flow sensor Cayenne S, GTS: Tank leakage diagnosis, electr. exhaust flaps Diesel: Glow plug control unit, switching valve for EGR cooling, control valve for regulated oil pump, map thermostat, engine mounting, pressure converter Hybrid engine: Vacuum pump, secondary air pump relay, tank leakage diagnosis pump All engines: Radiator fan control unit, brake pedal sensor, radiator shutter |
10 |
| 11 | Cayenne Turbo, Turbo S: Valve lift adjuster, camshaft controller, map thermostat | 15 |
| Cayenne: Heater for positive crankcase ventilation, temperature/oil level sensor Cayenne S, GTS: Map thermostat, camshaft controller, valve lift adjuster Hybrid engine: Temperature/oil level sensor |
10 | |
| Diesel: Oil level sensor | 5 | |
| 12 | V6 engine: Intake pipe switching valve, tank vent valve, valve for water pump with ON/OFF control, cooling water switching valve, camshaft adjustment, charge motion flap | 10 |
| 13 | Fuel pump control unit (ECKSM) | 25 |
| 14 | V6 engine: Camshaft control, flow control valve/high-pressure fuel pump | 10 |
| Hybrid engine: Control valve-regulated oil pump, flow control valve for high-pressure pump, tank vent valve, secondary air valve, main water pump valve, E-machine bypass valve Diesel: SCR supply module, tank evaluation electronics |
15 | |
| Cayenne S, GTS: Camshaft sensor, oil level sensor | 7,5 | |
| 15 | All engines: Main relay Hybrid engine: Engine control unit |
10 |
| 16 | V6 engine: Electric water pump | 10 |
| Diesel: Power switch | 30 | |
| 17 | Cayenne, S E-Hybrid, Turbo, Turbo S: Oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic converter Diesel: Oxygen sensor, Nox sensor upstream of catalytic converter, Nox sensor downstream of catalytic converter, particle sensor |
15 |
| Cayenne S, GTS: Oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic converter | 10 | |
| 18 | Oxygen sensor downstream of catalytic converter | 10 |
WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
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