Jonathan Yarden Oct 22, 2021 · 5 min. read
In this article you will find a description of fuses and relays Volkswagen,
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.
1985 Golf and GTI models relay panel
Relay | Golf | GTI | Golf diesel |
1 | Intermittent wiper | Intermittent wiper | Intermittent wiper |
2 | Upshift indicator | Upshift indicator | Upshift indicator |
3 | Horns | Low speed radiator cooling fan (with A/C) | Open |
4 | Low speed radiator cooling fan (with A/C) | Open | Low coolant level |
5 | Open | Open | A/C cutout |
6 | Fuel pump | Fuel pump | Glow plugs |
7 | Turn signals, emergency flashers | Turn signals, emergency flashers | Turn signals, emergency flashers |
8 | Load reduction | Load reduction | Load reduction |
9 | Idle speed control | Horns | Horns |
10 | A/C high blower | A/C high blower | Low speed radiator cooling (A/C only) |
11 | Seat belt interlock | Seat belt warning | Seat belt warning |
12 | See #11 | Open | Open |
13 | Rear wiper | Rear wiper | Rear wiper |
14 | — | — | Glow plug fuse |
1985 Golf and GTI models fuse panel
Fuse | Description | Ampere rating [A] |
1 | Dome light, luggage light, glove box light,clock, Multi-function indicator memory | 15 |
2 | Taillights, parking lights, sidemarker lights,license plate lights | 15 |
3 | Rear window wiper | 10 |
4 | Rear window defogger, horn | 20 |
5 | Windshield wiper/washer | 15 |
6 | Instrument panel lights | 5 |
7 | Headlights, low beam | 10 |
8 | Headlights, high beam | 15 |
9 | Brake lights, hazard warning lights | 20 |
10 | Fuel pump (gasoline engines) | 20 |
Open (diesel engines) | — | |
11 | Open | — |
12 | Heater | 20 |
13 | Back-up lights, turn signal lamps, emergency flasher switch | 10 |
14 | Relays: (interlock, upshift, OXS,low coolant, glow plug, radiator after-run) | 10 |
15 | Open | — |
16 | Open | — |
17 | Cigar lighter, A/C clutch, radiator cooling fan (low speed), central locking, diesel vacuum pump | 25 |
18 | ACC connector | — |
19 | Open | — |
20 | ACC connector, cruise control | 5 |
21 | Senders, gauges, warning lamps | 5 |
22 | Fuel injection (gasoline engines) | 15 |
Open (diesel engines) | — |
WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
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