Jonathan Yarden Feb 11, 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 arrangement according to the numbers on fuse panel from left to right)
| Fuse | Ampere rating [A] | Circuits protected |
| 1 | 10 | Headlight, low beam, left |
| 2 | 10 | Headlight, low beam, right |
| 3 | 10 | Instrument panel lights, license plate lights |
| 4 | 15 | Rear window wiper (wagon) |
| 5 | 15 | Windshield wiper/washer |
| 6 | 20 | Fresh air fan |
| 7 | 10 | Side marker and taillights, right |
| 8 | 10 | Side marker and taillights, left |
| 9 | 20 | Rear window defogger |
| 10 | — | Open |
| 11 | 10 | Headlight, high beam, left |
| 12 | 10 | Headlight, high beam, right |
| 13 | 10 | Horn |
| 14 | 15 | Back-up lights, heated windshield washer nozzles |
| 15 | 10 | Deceleration fuel cut-off, fuel pump after run |
| 16 | 15 | Instrument cluster lights, glove compartment light |
| 17 | 10 | Emergency flashers |
| 18 | 20 | Fuel pump, oxygen sensor heater |
| 19 | 30 | Radiator cooling fan, A/C relay |
| 20 | 10 | Brake lights |
| 21 | 15 | Interior lights, cigarette lighter, digital clock |
| 22 | 10 | Radio |
Relay location on fuse/relay panel
| R1 | A/C relay |
| R2 | Rear window wiper (wagon) |
| R3 | Open |
| R4 | Load reduction relay |
| R5 | Low coolant level control unit |
| R6 | Emergency flasher relay |
| R7 | Open |
| R8 | Intermittent wash wipe relay |
| R9 | Seat belt warning system control unit |
| R10 | Open |
| R11 | Horn relay |
| R12 | Fuel pump relay |
| Separate relays above fuse/relay panel | |
| R13 | Back-up light fuse (auto. trans.) |
| R14 | Radiator cooling fan after run control unit |
| R15 | ABS hydraulic pump relay |
| R16 | ABS relay |
| R17 | Open |
| R18 | Open |
| R19 | A/C relay |
| R20 | Starter cut-outback-up light relay |
| R21 | ABS hydraulic pump fuse/power window fuse |
| R22 | ABS valves fuse |
| R23 | Cruise control fuse/automatic shoulder belt system fuse |
| R24 | Open |
Connections and plugs on fuse/relay panel
| Symbol | Description |
| A1 | Headlight wiring harness (yellow) |
| A2 | Headlight wiring harness (yellow) |
| B | Open |
| C | Headlight wiring harness (yellow) |
| D | Optional equipment wiring harness (green) |
| E | Instrument wiring harness (green) |
| F | Engine compartment wiring harness, right (white) |
| G1 | Engine compartment wiring harness, right (white) |
| G2 | Engine compartment wiring harness, right (white) |
| H1 | Steering column switch wiring harness (red) |
| H2 | Steering column switch wiring harness (red) |
| J | Steering column switch wiring harness (red) |
| K | Rear wiring harness (black) |
| L | Rear wiring harness (black) |
| M | Rear wiring harness (black) |
| N | A/C wiring harness (green) |
| P | Rear window defroster wiring harness (blue) |
| Q | Instrument wiring harness (blue) |
| R | Light switch wiring harness (blue) |
| S | Engine compartment wiring harness, right (white) |
| T | Two-point connector (green) |
| U1 | Instrument cluster wiring harness (blue) |
| U2 | Instrument cluster wiring harness (blue) |
| V | Multi-function indicator wiring hamess (green) |
| W | Six-point connector (green) |
| X | Warning lamp wiring harness (green) |
| Y | Single connector, terminal 30 |
| Z1 | Single connector |
| Z2 | Single connector, terminal 31 |
| 30 | Single connector, terminal 30 |
| 30B | Single connector |
| 31 | Single connector, terminal 31 |
WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
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