Get Fuses Guide for Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

Introduction

At the time of publication we are unable to provide an complete overview of the locations of the fuses for the

electrical consumers. This is because the vehicle is under constant development, because fuses are assigned

differently depending on the vehicle equipment level and because several electrical consumers may use a single fuse.

You can get more information about the fuse layout from a correspondingly qualified workshop.

Several pieces of electrical equipment can share a single fuse. Conversely, a single consumer could have more than

one fuse.

Therefore fuses should only be replaced when the cause of the fault has been rectified. If a new fuse blows again

shortly after fitting, have the electrical system checked by a suitably qualified workshop as soon as possible.

WARNING

High voltages in the electrical system can cause electric shocks, serious burns and death.

● Never touch the electrical wiring of the ignition system.

● Avoid causing short circuits in the electrical system.

WARNING

Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses and bridging an electrical circuit without fuses can cause serious damage or a

fire in the vehicle. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.

● Replace fuses only with fuses with the same rating and size. Make sure that the colour and markings are identical

to the defective fuse.

● Never repair fuses.

● Never use a metal strip, paper clip or similar objects to replace a fuse.

NOTICE

The electrical system can be damaged if a fuse is replaced with the ignition switched on, with the engine running,

with the lights switched or with other electrical consumers switched on.

● Always switch off the engine and switch off the lights and other electrical consumers.

● When changing a fuse, make sure that it is not possible to start the engine.

NOTICE

Damage can also occur at another location in the vehicle’s electrical system if a fuse is replaced by a fuse with a

higher rating.

● Never replace a fuse with a fuse that has a higher rating.

NOTICE

Dirt and moisture in the fuse boxes can damage the electrical system.

● Protect open fuse boxes against the ingress of dirt and moisture.

● Avoid causing short circuits in the electrical system.

● Check to make sure that the fuse box covers are closed tightly again and are not damaged.

This chapter does not refer to all the fuses located in the vehicle. These should be changed only by a

correspondingly qualified workshop.

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Fuses in the dash panel

Fig. 1 On the left next to the steering wheel: cover of the

fuse box in the dash panel.

Opening the fuse cover

1. Reach into the recess and carefully open the cover in the direction of the arrow→ Fig. 1.

Closing the fuse cover

1. fold the cover closed against the direction of the arrow.

In some vehicles, a pair of plastic grippers for removing fuses is located on the inside of the cover of the fuse box in

the dash panel.

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Fuses in the engine compartment

Fuse box in the engine compartment

Fig. 1 On the left-hand side in the engine compartment:

Fuse box.

1

2

Quick-release fastener.

fuse box cover.

In some vehicles, a pair of plastic grippers for removing fuses is located on the inside of the cover of the fuse box in

the dash panel.

Removing the cover

1. Open the bonnet.

2. If fitted, remove the battery cover.

1

3. Turn the quick-release fasteners → Fig. 1

4. Grip the front of the fuse box cover→ Fig. 1

by 90°.

2

and fold it upwards.

Installing the cover

2

1. Close the fuse box cover→ Fig. 1

.

1

2. Turn the quick-release fasteners → Fig. 1

3. If fitted, replace the battery cover.

4. Close the bonnet.

by 90°.

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Replacing blown fuses

Preparations

1. Switch off the ignition, the lights and all electrical consumers.

Detecting a blown fuse

Fig. 1 Blown fuse (illustration).

1. Shine a torch onto the fuse.

You can see if a fuse is blown from the top and side through the transparent housing due to the melted metal strip

→ Fig. 1.

Fuse types

—Standard flat blade fuse (ATO^®).

—Small flat blade fuse (MINI^®).

—Large flat blade fuse (MAXI^®or MAXI+^®).

Colour coding of fuses

Fuses (ATO^®- MINI^®- MAXI^®and MAXI+^®).

Colour

Amp rating

Black

1 amps

Purple

3 amps

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Orange

5 amps

Brown

7.5 amps

Red

10 amps

Blue

15 amps

Yellow

20 amps

White or clear

25 amps

Green

30 amps

Light green

40 amps

Changing a fuse

Fig. 2 Removing or inserting fuse (illustration).

1

Plastic pliers.

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NOTICE

You can damage another position in the electrical system by using a fuse with a higher amp rating.

● Never replace a fuse with a fuse that has a higher rating.

1

1. If necessary, take the plastic pliers→ Fig. 2

out of the cover of the respective fuse box.

A

2. Push the plastic grippers clip suitable for the fuse design onto the fuse from the top→ Fig. 2

B

or the side

→ Fig. 2

.

3. Remove the fuse.

4. If the fuse has blown, replace it with a new fuse of the same amp rating(same colour and same markings) and

same size →

.

5. Once the new fuse has been inserted, put the plastic grippers back in the cover if applicable.

6. Insert the cover again or close the fuse box cover.

Introduction

For technical reasons, your vehicle may not be push-started→ . If the engine fails to start because the 12-volt

vehicle battery is flat, the discharged battery can be connected to the 12-volt battery of another vehicle to start the

engine.

WARNING

Using the jump leads incorrectly or completing the jump start procedure incorrectly can cause the 12-volt vehicle

battery to explode, which can lead to severe or fatal injuries.

● Always read and observe the warnings and safety information before carrying out any kind of work on the 12-volt

vehicle battery (→ 12-volt vehicle battery).

● Never confuse the positive battery terminal with the negative battery terminal or connect the jump leads

incorrectly.

● Never jump start a vehicle with a frozen or thawed 12-volt vehicle battery.

● Use only jump leads with fully insulated terminal clamps.

WARNING

A highly explosive mixture of gases is given off when the 12-volt vehicle battery is jump started. If sparks are

generated, the gas emitted could ignite. This can cause an explosion and serious or injuries could result.

● Always keep fire, sparks, naked flames and lit cigarettes away from the 12-volt vehicle battery.

● Avoid electrostatic discharge in the vicinity of the 12-volt vehicle battery.

NOTICE

Tow-starting the vehicle can damage the vehicle.

● Carry out jump starting to start the vehicle.

Discharged 12-volt vehicle batteries can already freeze at temperatures of around 0°C

(+32°F).

—Always replace a 12-volt vehicle battery which is frozen or has been

frozen.

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Fuses for Your Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

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