Get Fuses Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

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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Preparations for 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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A single load (a single electrical component) may be protected by several fuses.

One fuse may protect several loads (several electrical components).

Fuses in the vehicle

Fig. 213 On the driver side in the instrument panel: Fuse box cover.

Fig. 214 In the engine compartment: Fuse box cover.

ꢀ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 color coding

Color

Purple

Current strength in amps

3

5

Light brown

Brown

7,5

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Color

Red

Current strength in amps

10

15

20

25

30

40

Blue

Yellow

White or clear

Green

Orange

Opening the fuse box in the instrument panel

Pull the lower part of the cover in the direction of the arrow ⇒ꢀfig. 213 and remove the cover from

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the bottom.

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On the inside of the cover there are plastic tweezers for removing and inserting fuses.

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 ⇒ꢀ

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Move the release tabs in the direction of the arrows ⇒ꢀfig. 214 to unlock the fuse box cover.

Remove the cover upward.

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

Vehicles with battery located in the luggage compartment

There are additional fuses above the vehicle battery behind the panel on the left side of the luggage

compartment. Have these fuses replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

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. 215 Illustration of a blown fuse.

Fig. 216 Removing or inserting a fuse using the plastic tweezers.

ꢀ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 blown fuses

A blown fuse can be recognized by the burned metal strip ⇒ꢀfig. 215.

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

Replacing the fuse

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If needed, remove the plastic tweezers (1) from the fuse box cover.

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For small fuses, slide the tweezers ⇒ꢀfig. 216 (1) onto the fuse from the top A.

For larger fuses, slide the tweezers (1) onto the fuse from the side B.

Pull out the blown fuse.

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

imprint) and same overall size ⇒ꢀ

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If necessary, replace the plastic tweezers in the fuse box cover.

Replace the 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 Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

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