Jonathan Yarden Mar 25, 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.
Year of production: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
1st raw basic
| Fuse | Ampere rating [A] | Description |
| 1 | 25 | Heater A/C |
| 30 | ||
| 2 | 5 | Steering position sensor |
| 3 | 10 | Multifunction control module1 |
| 4 | 10 | Headlamp adjustment |
| 5 | 15 | Headlamp |
| 6 | 15 | Headlamp |
| 7 | 15 | Multifunction control module1 (interior lamp) |
| 8 | 5 | Data link connector (DLC) |
| 9 | 15 | Brake pedal position |
| 10 | 10 | Windscreen wipers (rear) |
| 11 | 5 | Licence plate lamp |
| 12 | 15 | Cigarette lighter |
| 13 | 5 | SRS control module |
| 14 | 30 | Auxiliary heather, heather / A/C |
| 15 | 7,5 | Air conditioning |
| 16 | 5 | Multifunction control module 1 |
| 17 | 5 | Rear fog lamps |
| 18 | 5 | Instrumentation control module |
| 19 | 5 | Audio unit, Instrumentation control module1, navigation system |
| 20 | 5 | Side lamp left, LH Stop lamp, LH Tail lamp |
| 21 | 5 | Side lamp left, RH Stop lamp, RH Tail lamp |
| 22 | 10 | Airbag assembly deactivation warning lamp, (DLC), Instrumentation control module |
| 23 | 25 | Starter motor |
| 40 | Starter motor (some models with M/T) | |
| 24 | 5 | Steering position sensor |
| 25 | 5 | Air conditioning |
| 26 | 30 | Headlamp switch |
| 27 | 15 | Headlamp Right |
| 28 | 15 | Headlamp high beam warning lamp, Headlight Right |
| 29 | 10 | Load area door signal relay |
| 30 | 10 | Heated windscreen washer jets, rear screen wiper motor |
| 31 | 30 | Multifunction control module 1 (Horn) |
| 32 | 25 | Multifunction control module 1 (windscreen wiper motor) |
| 33 | 15 | Audio unit, Navigation system, Traffic information control module |
| 34 | 25 | Automatic transmission, Fuse box/relay plate engine bay 1 (F3, F12, F14-F17, F19, F20, F24) |
| 35 | 5 | Instrument illumination |
| 36 | 25 | Multifunction control module1 (Indicators) |
Second raw Options
At the engine bay close to the battery (remove the battery cover)
Under the passenger seat
| Fuse | Ampere rating [A] | Circuit |
| F1 | 15 | Auxiliary power socket(s) (some models) |
| F2 | 15 | Auxiliary power socket(s) (some models) |
| F3 | 15 | Auxiliary power socket(s) (some models) |
| F4 | 15 | Refrigerator box (camper van), special vehicle equipment |
| F5 | 5 | Aerial module |
| F6 | 25 | Auxiliary heater |
| F7 | 30 | Heater/AC blower motor (ATC) |
| F8 | — | — |
| F9 | — | — |
| F10 | — | — |
| F11 | 40 | Door function control module, right rear (some models) |
| F12 | 80 | Auxiliary battery (some models) |
| Split charge relay (some models) |
| Location | Component |
| 1 | — |
| 2 | Split charge relay (with auxiliary battery) |
| 3 | Special vehicle equipment |
| 4 | Special vehicle equipment |
| 5 | Special vehicle equipment |
NOTE: Fuses F1-F7/F11/F12 – During assembly these fuses may be fitted in alternative positions, depending on vehicle specification.
WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
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