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Changing fuses

Introduction to the topic

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 obtain further information about the

fuse assignment from a Volkswagen dealership.

Several electrical consumers 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 qualified workshop

as soon as possible.

Fuses for emergency services

A high-voltage system fuse in the fuse box under the steering wheel, behind the stowage

compartment (left-hand drive) or behind a cover in the glove box (right-hand drive) is identified

with a special tag to enable emergency services to de-energise the vehicle as quickly as possible.

Never attempt to replace these fuses or swap them with other fuses in other slots → . If this

fuse is faulty, always have it replaced by a qualified workshop.

WARNING

The voltage in the high-voltage system can cause electric shocks, serious burns and death!

●

Never touch the electrical cables in the engine compartment.

Avoid causing short circuits in the electrical system.

Never attempt to replace or repair fuses for the high-voltage system. Always have work

performed by a qualified workshop.

WARNING

Using unsuitable or repaired fuses and bridging an electrical circuit without fuses can cause a

fire and serious injuries.

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Never fit fuses that have a higher fuse rating. Fuses must always be replaced by a new fuse

with the same amp rating (same colour and markings) and size.

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Never repair a fuse.

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

NOTICE

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To avoid damage to the electrical system in the vehicle, always switch off the ignition, lights

and all electrical consumers and remove the vehicle key from the ignition before changing a

fuse.

●

You can damage another location in the electrical system by using a fuse with a higher amp

rating.

Fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture when opened. Dirt and moisture in the

fuse boxes can damage the electrical system.

NOTICE

●

Never remove the specially tagged high-voltage fuses from the fuse box in the dash panel.

These are for the exclusive use of the emergency services so that the vehicle can be de-

energised as quickly as possible.

To avoid damage to the electrical system in the vehicle, always switch off the ignition, lights

and all electrical consumers and remove the vehicle key from the ignition before changing a

fuse.

●

You can damage another location in the electrical system by using a fuse with a higher amp

rating.

Fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture when opened. Dirt and moisture in the

fuse boxes can damage the electrical system.

NOTICE

●

Remove the covers for the fuse boxes carefully and install them again properly so as to

avoid damage to the vehicle.

Fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture when opened. Dirt and moisture in the

fuse boxes can damage the electrical system.

There are other fuses in the vehicle in addition to those described in this chapter. These

should be changed only by a qualified workshop.

Fuses in the engine compartment

Fig. 1 In the engine compartment: cover 1 of the fuse box including plastic pliers 2 .

Opening the fuse box in the engine compartment

—Open the bonnet

(→ In the engine compartment, General safety).

—Press the locking button in the direction of the arrow → Fig. 1 (Arrows), in order to unlock the

cover of the fuse box → Fig. 1 1 .

—Lift off the cover.

—To install, position the cover on the fuse box and press it downwards until the cover audibly

clicks into place on both sides.

Plastic pliers may be located on the inside of the fuse box cover to pull out fuses → Fig. 1 2 .

Fuse tables for fuses in the engine compartment

Fig. 1 In the engine compartment: fuse locations.

The table shows the fuse locations of the electrical consumers relevant for the driver. The first

column in the table contains the location. The other columns contain the fuse types, the amp

rating and the consumer protected by the fuse.

Depending on the market and specification of your vehicle, the fuse numbers and locations may

differ to those given in the table. If necessary, ask your Volkswagen dealership for the exact fuse

assignment.

Fuse location → Fig. 1 :

F6

5 amps, ATO®, brake light sensor.

40 amps, JCASE®, windscreen heating.

F15 15 amps, ATO®, horn.

F19 30 amps, ATO®, front wipers.

F14

Fuses in the dash panel

Fig. 1 Fuse box cover in the dash panel: left-hand drive vehicle, on the left-hand side of the

steering wheel.

Fig. 2 Fuse box cover in the dash panel: right-hand drive vehicle, on the front passenger side.

Left-hand drive vehicle: opening the fuse box in the dash panel

—Open the stowage compartment on the driver side and remove the contents if necessary

→ Fig. 1 .

—Pull the left-hand side of the stowage compartment firmly in the direction of the arrow. You

may need to use some force to do this.

—To install, press the stowage compartment into the mounts on the dash panel until it audibly

clicks into place on both sides and then close the compartment.

Right-hand drive vehicle: opening the fuse box in the dash panel

—Open the glove box and empty if necessary.

—Push damper element downwards into the opening of the holder and pull out to the side

→ Fig. 2 1 .

—Push catches upwards in the direction of the arrow at the same time open the glove box

further → Fig. 2 2 .

—To install: move the stowage compartment into position. Insert the damper element into the

opening in the holder and slide upwards until it audibly engages. Carefully push the stowage

compartment forwards beyond the resistance of the catches → Fig. 2 2 .

Fuse table for fuses in the dash panel

Fig. 1 In the dash panel: fuse assignment.

The table shows the fuse locations of the electrical consumers relevant for the driver. The first

column in the table contains the location. The other columns contain the fuse types, the amp

rating and the consumer protected by the fuse.

Depending on the market and specification of your vehicle, the fuse numbers and locations may

differ to those given in the table. If necessary, ask your Volkswagen dealership for the exact fuse

assignment.

Fuse location → Fig. 1 :

F4

7.5 amps, MINI®, anti-theft alarm.

F7

10 amps, MINI®, air conditioning system control panel or heating and fresh

air system, rear window heating relay.

F8

7.5 amps, MINI®, light switch (dipped beam), rain/light sensor,

electronic parking brake.

F10

7.5 amps, MINI®, display, Infotainment system

control panel.

F11

40 amps, ATO®, left exterior lighting.

F12

F42

20 amps, ATO®, Infotainment system.

40 amps, ATO®, blower regulator.

F16 7.5 amps, MINI®, telephone.

F23 20 amps, JCASE®, electric glass roof.

F24 40 amps, ATO®, right exterior lighting.

F14

F47

F26

30 amps, ATO®, seat heating.

F27

30 amps, ATO®,

interior lighting.

F40

20 amps,

ATO®

40 amps,

ATO®, central locking.

15 amps, ATO®, rear window wiper.

F51 25 amps, ATO®, rear seat heating.

F53 30 amps, ATO®, rear window heating.

Electric windows and electrically adjustable seats may be protected by circuit breakers

which switch on again automatically a few seconds after the overload, e.g. frozen

windows, has been rectified.

Changing a blown fuse

Fig. 1 Blown fuse:

flat blade fuse,

cartridge fuse.

Fig. 2 Removing or inserting a fuse with plastic pliers:

: flat blade fuse,

: cartridge fuse.

Fuse types

—Standard flat blade fuse (ATO®).

—Small flat blade fuse (MINI®).

—Cartridge fuse.

Colour coding of fuses

Fuses (ATO - MINI - MAXI)

Colour

Amp rating

Black 1 amps

Purple

3 amps

Orange

5 amps

Brown

7.5 amps

Red

10 amps

Blue

15 amps

Yellow

20 amps

25 amps

30 amps

40 amps

White or clear Green

Light green

Fuses (cartridge)

Blue 20 amps

Pink

30 amps

Green

40 amps

Red

50 amps

Yellow

60 amps

Preparations

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

—Open the appropriate fuse box (→ Fuses, Introduction/General information).

Detecting a blown fuse

—Shine a torch onto the fuse. This will help you to spot the blown fuse more easily.

—If a flat blade fuse (ATO®, MINI®) has blown, this can be recognised from the top and side

through the transparent housing due to the melted metal strip → Fig. 1

.

—If a cartridge fuse has blown, the melted metal strip can be recognised from the top through

the transparent housing → Fig. 1

.

Changing a fuse

—If applicable, take the plastic pliers out of the fuse box cover → Fig. 2 1 .

—Push the plastic pliers suitable to the fuse design onto the fuse from the side → Fig. 2

1

or → Fig. 2

1 .

—Remove the fuse.

—If the fuse has blown, replace it with a new fuse of the same amp rating (same colour and

same markings) and same size →

.

—Once the new fuse is inserted, put the plastic pliers back in the cover.

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

NOTICE

You can damage another location in the electrical system by using a fuse with a higher amp

rating.

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