Get Fuses Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

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:

Working in the engine compartment ⇒ꢀWorking in the engine com-

partment

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.

Avoid short circuits in the electrical system.

WARNING

Using the wrong fuse, using a blown fuse that has been re-

paired, and using metal objects in place of fuses to complete

the electrical connection in the circuit can cause fires and seri-

ous 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.

Never repair fuses.

Never replace fuses with a metal strip, a paper clip, or a simi-

lar object.

NOTICE

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 electri-

cal system.

Fuses in the vehicle

Fig. 196 On the driver side of the instrument panel: Fuse box cover.

Fig. 197 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

10

15

20

25

30

40

Red

Blue

Yellow

White or clear

Green

Orange

Opening the fuse box in the instrument panel

Insert a flat object, such as a screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit,

into the opening ⇒ꢀfig. 196 (arrow) and carefully lift off the cover.

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 until you can hear it latch into place.

Opening the fuse box in the engine compartment

Open the engine hood ⇒ꢀ Working in the engine compartment.

Move the release buttons in the direction of the arrows ⇒ꢀfig. 197 to

unlock the fuse box cover.

Remove the cover upward.

To install, place the cover on the fuse box. Slide release buttons

against the direction of the arrows until they latch with an audible

“click”.

Vehicles with battery located in the luggage compartment

There may be 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

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 can cause damage to the electri-

cal 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. 198 Illustration of a blown fuse.

Fig. 199 Removing or inserting a fuse using the plastic tweezers 1.

¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Preparations

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. 198.

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

has blown.

Replacing the fuse

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

For small fuses, slide the tweezers ⇒ꢀfig. 199 (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 ⇒ꢀ .

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 dam-

age can occur at various places in the electrical system.

Fuses for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

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