Jonathan Yarden Mar 27, 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.
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Fuse box
| Fuse | Ampere rating [A] | Part Number | Circuit | Power source |
| 1 | 30 | N17131.9 | Radiator fan motor | Terminal 30 β battery |
| 2 | 15 | N17131.6 | Parking lights | Terminal 30 β battery |
| 3 | 20 | N17131.7 | Horn | Terminal 30 β battery |
| 5 | 4 | N17131.2 | Dashboard and console illuminating lights | Headlight switch |
| 6 | 30 | N17131.9 | Fuel pump relay | Terminal 30 β battery |
| 9 | 10 | N17131.5 | Rear window wiper motor | Terminal 15 β ignition switch |
| 10 | 15 | N17131.6 | Turn signal | Terminal 15 β ignition switch |
| 11 | 5 | N17131.3 | Radio | Terminal 15 β ignition switch |
| 12 | 10 | N17131.5 | Back-up lights, cruise control | Terminal 15 β ignition switch |
| 19 | 25 | N17131.8 | Heater motor | Terminal X β load reduction relay |
| 20 | 25 | N17131.8 | Rear window deffoger | Terminal X β load reduction relay |
| 21 | 20 | N17131.7 | Windshield wiper motor | Terminal X β load reduction relay |
| 24 | 15 | N17131.6 | Brake lights and emergency flasher | Terminal 30 β battery |
| 25 | 15 | N17131.6 | Dome, clock and glove compartment lights | Terminal 30 β battery |
| 26 | 10 | N17131.5 | Cigarette lighter | Terminal 30 β battery |
| 27 | 4 | N17131.2 | Horn relay | Terminal 30 β battery |
Auxiliary relays
| Relay number | Model years | Component |
| 1 | 1981 β 1983 | Upshift control |
| 1984 | Fuel pump | |
| 2 | 1981 β 1983 | Rear window wiper/washer |
| 1984 | Oxygen sensor control | |
| 3 | 1981 β 1982 | Hot-start pilse |
| 1983 | Oxygen sensor control | |
| 1984 | Rear window wiper/washer | |
| 4 | 1981 β 1982 | Oxygen sensor control |
| 1984 | Upshift control | |
| 5 | 1983 β 1984 | Hot-start pulse |
| 6 | 1981 β 1983 | Fuel pump |
| 1984 | Oil pressure warrning system |
WARNING:Β Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
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