Get Fuses -> Replacing blown fuses Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

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

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.

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