1) Note installation position. Factory-fitted fuse location as shown in illustration ⇒ Fig. 173 .
Fuse tables for fuses in the engine compartment
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction
The table shows the fuse locations of the electrical consumers relevant for the driver. The first
column in the table contains the location. The other columns contain the fuse type, the amp rating
and the consumer protected by the fuse.
Depending on the market and specification of your vehicle, the fuse numbers and positions may
differ to those given in the table. If necessary, ask your Volkswagen dealership for the exact fuse
assignment.
F65 amps, ATO®, brake light sensor.F1440 amps, JCASE®, windscreen heating.F1515 amps, ATO®,
horn.F1930 amps, ATO®, front wipers.F3720 amps, ATO®, auxiliary heater.
Changing a blown fuse
Fig. 174 Blown fuse: flat blade fuse, JCASE® fuse.
Fig. 175 Removing or inserting a fuse with plastic pliers: : flat blade fuse, : JCASE® fuse.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction
Fuse types
Colour coding of fuses
Fuses (ATO / MINI / MAXI)
ColourAmp
ratingBlack1 ampsPurple3 ampsOrange5 ampsBrown7.5 ampsRed10 ampsBlue15 ampsYellow20 am
psWhite or clear25 ampsGreen30 ampsLight green40 amps
Fuses (JCASE)
Blue20 ampsPink30 ampsGreen40 ampsRed50 ampsYellow60 amps
Preparations
equipment.
⇒ Fuses in the dash panel .
Recognising a blown fuse
rom the top and side through
the transparent housing due to the melted metal strip ⇒ Fig. 174 .
transparent housing ⇒ Fig. 174 .
Changing a fuse
ary, take the plastic pliers ⇒ Fig. 175 ① out of the respective fuse box cover.
⇒ Fig. 175 ① or ⇒ Fig. 175 ①
onto the fuse from the side.
lace it with a new fuse of the same amp rating (same colour and same
markings) and same size ⇒ .
NOTICE
You can damage another location in the electrical system by using a fuse with a higher amp rating.
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