Get Fuses Guide for Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Sixth Generation (2008-2017)

Fuses

ꢀ Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Fuses in the vehicle

Replacing blown fuses

Due to ongoing development of the vehicle, configuration-dependent allocation of fuses and the

combined fuse protection of multiple loads with one fuse, an up-to-date overview of the fuse location

per load is not possible at the time of printing. Detailed information regarding fuse box layout is

available from authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities.

In general, one fuse can protect several loads. One load can also be protected by several fuses.

Find out why the fuse blew and correct the problem before replacing a blown fuse. If a newly replaced

fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical system should be checked by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

More information:

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Working in the engine compartment

WARNING

High voltage systems in the engine compartment can cause electrical shocks, severe burns,

and even death!

ꢀ Never touch ignition cables. Never touch other components of the high voltage electronic

ignition system.

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Avoid short circuits in the electrical system.

WARNING

Using the wrong fuse, using a blown fuse that has been repaired, and using metal objects in

place of fuses to complete the electrical connection in the circuit can cause fires and serious

personal injury.

ꢀ Never replace a fuse with one that has a higher amp rating. Replace a blown fuse only with

a fuse of the same amperage (same color and same imprint) and same overall size.

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Never repair fuses.

Never replace fuses with a metal strip, a paper clip, or a similar object.

NOTICE

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To help prevent damage to the electrical system, switch off all lights and accessories,

switch off the ignition, and remove the key from the ignition switch before replacing a fuse.

If a fuse is replaced with a fuse with higher amperage, this can also cause damage at

different locations in the electrical system.

Open fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture. Dirt and moisture in fuse boxes

can cause damage to the electrical system.

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Fuses in the vehicle

Fig. 184 On the driver side in the instrument panel: Fuse box cover.

Fig. 185 In the engine compartment: Fuse box cover 1 with tweezers 2.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Replace a blown fuse only with a fuse of the same amperage (same color and same imprint) and

same overall size.

Fuse types

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Regular blade fuse (ATO^®).

Mini blade fuse (MINI^®).

Cartridge fuse (JCASE^®).

Fuse color coding

Color

Current strength in amps

(JCASE^®)

(ATO^®/MINI^®)

Black

1

5

—

Light brown

Color

Current strength in amps

(ATO^®/MINI^®)

Current strength in amps

(JCASE^®)

Brown

Red

7.5

10

15

20

25

—

50

20

60

—

Blue

Yellow

White or

clear

Green

Orange

Pink

30

40

30

40

—

30

Opening the fuse box in the instrument panel

ꢀ Pull the lower part of the cover toward the steering wheel (in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 184)

and remove the cover from the bottom. This action may require moderate force.

ꢀ To install, guide the cover from the bottom into the instrument panel and push in the direction

opposite to the arrow until you can hear it latch into place.

Opening the fuse box in the engine compartment

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Open the engine hood ꢀ ⇒ Working in the engine compartment.

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Move the release tabs in the direction of the arrows ⇒ fig. 185 to unlock the fuse box cover (1).

Remove the cover upward.

To install push the cover onto the fuse box. The locking tabs must latch with an audible “click.”

In some vehicles, there are plastic tweezers for removing fuses on the inside of the fuse box cover (2).

NOTICE

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To help prevent vehicle damage, be careful when removing fuse box covers and be sure to

reinstall them properly.

Open fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture. Dirt and moisture in fuse boxes

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can cause damage to the electrical system.

The vehicle contains other fuses in addition to those mentioned in this section. Have these fuses

replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Replacing blown fuses

Fig. 186 Blown fuse: A: Blade fuse. B: JCASE® fuse.

Fig. 187 Removing or installing a blade fuse with the plastic tweezers: A: Blade fuse. B: JCASE® fuse.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Preparations

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Switch off the headlights, the ignition, and all electrical consumers.

Open the appropriate fuse box ⇒ Fuses in the vehicle.

Identifying a blown fuse

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Shine a flashlight on the fuse. This makes it easier to tell if the fuse has blown.

A blown blade fuse (ATO^®, MINI^®) has metal strips that have burned through, which you can see

through the transparent housing from above and from the side ⇒ fig. 186 A.

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A blown cartridge fuse (JCASE^®) has metal strips that have burned through, which you can see

through the transparent housing from above B.

Replacing a fuse

In some vehicles, there are plastic tweezers for removing blade fuses on the inside of the fuse box

cover in the engine compartment.

ꢀ Open the fuse box cover in the engine compartment ⇒ Fuses in the vehicle and remove the plastic

tweezers.

ꢀ Depending on the type of fuse, slide the tweezers ⇒ fig. 187 A (1) or B (1) onto the fuse from the

side.

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Pull out the fuse.

If the fuse is blown, replace the fuse with a new fuse of the same amperage (same color and same

imprint) and same size ⇒

.

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Clip the plastic tweezers back into the holder inside the fuse box cover.

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Replace the fuse box cover.

NOTICE

If a fuse is replaced with a fuse with higher amperage, then damage can occur at various

places in the electrical system.

Fuses for Your Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Sixth Generation (2008-2017)

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