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.
Fuse box
| Fuse | Circuit protected | Ampere rating [A] |
| 1 | Radiator fan | 30 |
| 2 | Brake lights | 10 |
| 3 | Cigarette lighter, radio, clock, interior lights, central locking | 10 |
| 4 | Emergency flashers | 15 |
| 5 | Fuel pump | 15 |
| 6 | Open | — |
| 7 | Taillights, side marker lights, left | 10 |
| 8 | Taillights, side marker lights, right | 10 |
| 9 | High beam, right, high beam indicator | 10 |
| 10 | High beam, left | 10 |
| 11 | Windshield wiper/washer | 15 |
| 12 | Heated seats, electric mirrors | 15 |
| 13 | Rear window defogger, heated rear view mirrors, rear wiper | 15 |
| 14 | Fresh air blower, glove box light | 20 |
| 15 | Backup lights, shift console light | 10 |
| 16 | Horn | 15 |
| 17 | Knock sensor control unit | 10 |
| 18 | Horn relay, coolant level and temperature warning light | 10 |
| 19 | Turn signals, brake warning light | 10 |
| 20 | License plate lights | 10 |
| 21 | Low beam, left | 10 |
| 22 | Low beam, right | 10 |
Relays
| Relay | Description |
| 1 | Open |
| 2 | Fuel pump or glow plug |
| 3 | Seat belt warning system |
| 4 | Open |
| 5 | A/C |
| 6 | Dual horn |
| 7 | Open |
| 8 | Load reduction |
| 9 | Open |
| 10 | Intermittent wipers |
| 11 | Rear wiper/washer |
| 12 | Emergency flasher |
| 13 | Power window |
| 14 | Open |
| 15 | Open |
| 16 | Idle stabilizer |
| 17 | A/C thermofuse |
| 18 | Coolant level indicator |
| 19 | Power window |
| 20 | Heated seat |
| 21 | Heated seat |
| 22 | Open |
| 23 | Power window fuse |
| 24 | Open |
WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
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