Get Do it yourself -> Replacing fuses Guide for Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

WARNING

Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses or bridging a circuit without fuses can lead to serious damage or a ﬁre in the

vehicle. This could result in serious or fatal injuries.

Replace fuses only with fuses of same rating and size. Make sure that the color and label are identical to the faulty

fuse.

Never repair fuses.

Never use metal strips, paper clips or similar objects as substitutes for fuses.

NOTICE

Changing a fuse when the ignition is switched on, the engine is running, the light is switched on, or other electrical

equipment is switched on could cause damage to the electrical system.

Switch off the engine and turn off the light and other electrical equipment.

Make sure that the engine cannot be started while a fuse is being replaced.

NOTICE

If a fuse is replaced by another fuse with a higher amp rating, this could also damage the vehicle's electrical system in

another location.

Never replace a fuse with a fuse that has a higher current rating.

NOTICE

Dirt and moisture in the fuse boxes can damage the electrical system.

Protect open fuse boxes from dirt and moisture.

Avoid short circuits in the electrical system.

Check that the fuse box covers are tightly sealed again and are not damaged.

There are more fuses in the vehicle than are specified in this chapter. These should only be replaced by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility qualified in this respect. Volkswagen recommends contacting

an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Fuses in the engine compartment

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Opening the fuse box in the engine/motor compartment

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Fig. 150 In the engine compartment: Fuse box.

Fuse box cover.

The plastic pliers for removing fuses can be found on the inside of the fuse box cover or on the fuse panel.

Removing the cover

1. Open the hood.

2. Press the catches in the direction of the arrow to unlock the fuse box cover ﬁg. 150

.

3. Remove the cover upward.

Fitting the cover

1. Place the cover onto the fuse box.

2. Push the cover downwards until it audibly clicks into place on both sides.

Overview of Fuses in the Engine Compartment

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

The overview shows the fuse positions of the electrical equipment relevant to the driver. The ﬁrst column of the overview

contains the fuse location; the other columns indicate the rated current, the fuse version, and the protected electrical

equipment.

Depending on the country and equipment of the vehicle, there may be deviations from the fuse numbers and slots listed in the

overview. If necessary, ask for the exact fuse assignment from suitably qualiﬁed professionals. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Fuse assignment

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Fig. 151 Fuse locations in the engine compartment.

Fuse location ﬁg. 151:

F6

7.5 Amp, ATO®, brake light sensor.

15 Amp, ATO®, horn.

F15

F19

30 Amp, ATO®, windshield wipers.

Fuses in the instrument panel

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

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Fig. 152 On the driver side in the instrument panel: fuse box cover (general example).

Depending on the vehicle equipment, plastic pliers for pulling out fuses can be found on the inside of the cover.

Opening the fuse box in the instrument panel

1. Pull the cover to the side in the direction of the arrow and remove it ﬁg. 152.

Closing the fuse box in the instrument panel

1. Push the cover into the instrument panel mounts in the opposite direction to the arrow until it audibly clicks into place

ﬁg. 152.

Overview of the Fuses in the Instrument Panel

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

The overview shows the fuse positions of the electrical equipment relevant to the driver. The ﬁrst column of the overview

contains the fuse location; the other columns indicate the rated current, the fuse version, and the protected electrical

equipment.

Depending on the country and equipment of the vehicle, there may be deviations from the fuse numbers and slots listed in the

overview. If necessary, ask for the exact fuse assignment from suitably qualiﬁed professionals. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Fuse assignment

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Fig. 153 Fuse assignment in the instrument panel.

Fuse locations ﬁg. 153:

F4

7.5 Amp, MINI®, anti-theft alarm system.

F6

10 Amp, ATO®, automatic transmission selector mechanism.

10 Amp, MINI®, climate control bar, rear window defroster relay.

7.5 Amp, MINI®, dipped beam light switch, rain/light sensor, electronic parking brake.

7.5 Amp, MINI®, Display, Infotainment system control panel.

40 Amp, ATO®, exterior lighting on the left side.

F7

F8

F10

F11

F12

20 Amp, ATO®, Infotainment system.

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40 Amp, ATO®, blower regulator.

7.5 Amp, MINI®, telephone.

F14

F16

F23

F24

F26

F27

F40

20 Amp, JCASE®, power sunroof.

40 Amp, ATO®, exterior lighting on the right side.

30 Amp, ATO®, seat heating.

30 Amp, ATO®, interior lighting.

20 Amp, ATO®, cigarette lighter, sockets. Note the installation position, factory-standard fuse location as shown

in the illustration.

F42

F47

F53

40 Amp, ATO®, central locking system.

15 Amp, ATO®, rear window wiper.

30 Amp, ATO®, rear window defroster.

Power windows and seats can be protected by circuit breakers or control modules, which switch back on automatically

several seconds after correcting the overload, for example when door windows are frozen shut.

Replacing blown fuses

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Preparations

1. Switch off the ignition, lights and all electrical equipment.

Detecting blown fuses

Fig. 154 Blown fuse (general example).

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

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transparent housing from above and from the side ﬁg. 154

.

A blown block fuse (JCASE ^®) is recognizable by the melted metal strip seen through the transparent housing from above

ﬁg. 154

.

Fuse versions

Standard ﬂat connector fuse (ATO ^®).

Small ﬂat connector fuse (MINI^®).

Block fuse (JCASE^®).

Fuse color codes

Fuses (ATO® - MINI®).

Color

Black

Purple

Current rating

1 A

3 A

Orange 5 A

Brown

Red

7.5 A

10 A

15 A

Blue

Yellow 20 A

White or clear 25 A

Green

30 A

Light green 40 A

Fuses (JCASE®)

Blue

Pink

Green

Red

20 A

30 A

40 A

50 A

Yellow 60 A

Replacing fuses

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Fig. 155 Plastic pliers for removing or inserting a fuse (general example).

1. Remove plastic tongs from either the fuse box or the cover of the fuse box ﬁg. 155.

2. Depending on the design of the fuse, slide the appropriately sized clamp on the plastic pliers onto the fuse from above or

from the side.

3. Remove the fuse.

4. If a fuse is blown, replace with a fuse with the same rating (same color and same label) and the same size

5. After inserting the new fuse, place the plastic pliers back in the cover, if necessary.

6. Reinstall the cover or close the fuse box cover.

⇒

.

NOTICE

If a fuse is replaced by a fuse with a higher current rating, this could damage the electrical system in another location.

Never replace a fuse with a fuse that has a higher current rating.

Jump-starting

Introduction

For technical reasons the vehicle must not be tow-started ⇒

. If the engine cannot start because the 12 V vehicle battery i

dead, the 12 V vehicle battery on another vehicle can be used to start your vehicle.

For vehicles with a 12 V vehicle battery in the vehicle interior or luggage compartment, the jumper cables may only be

connected to the jump-start points in the engine compartment.

WARNING

Using jumper cables incorrectly and performing a jump-start incorrectly could cause the 12 V vehicle battery to explode.

Serious injuries may result.

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