Fuses (VW Golf 2)

Electrical system faults can be caused by a blown fuse. The fuses are installed in a single block. The fuse box is located on the left side under the dashboard, just behind the knee pad. It is a good idea to always have spare fuses on hand, which can be purchased from a Volkswagen dealer.

Replacing the fuse

To avoid damage to the electrical system, turn off all lights, accessories and remove the ignition key before replacing the fuse.

• If your vehicle has a knee bar, insert the ignition key into the side slot of the cover (see left picture) and using the lever method, push the lid down.
• If your vehicle does not have a knee bar, use a coin to turn the lock approximately 90° (top picture) and pull it out slightly. Then pull the lid down.
• Review the list of fuses below to determine which one belongs to the component that has failed.
• Replace the blown fuse, which can be identified by the burnt metal strip.
• Replace the blown fuse with another one that has exactly the same ampere rating.

Warning: Do not use a fuse with a higher ampere rating. This may damage the electrical part of the car and cause a fire. If a fuse constantly blows, there is no point in replacing it. It is necessary to find the real cause of the short circuit or overload. Do not under any circumstances wrap fuses in tin foil or wire, as this may cause serious damage to any part of the electrical circuit and lead to a fire.

• On vehicles with a knee bar, press down on the cover until it locks into place with the side latches.
• If there is no popliteal bar, before installing the cover, turn the lock 90°, installing it in its original place, close the cover and press the lock upwards.

Fuse box layout from left to right

1. Left low beam headlight 10
2. Right low beam headlight 10
3. Instrument light number plate light 10
4. Glove compartment light bulb 15
5. Windscreen wiper and washer 15
6. Air fan, air conditioner 20
7. Rear, parking and side lights, right 10
8. Rear, parking and side lights, left 10
9. Rear window defogger, heated rearview mirror 20
10. Fog lights 15
11. Left high beam headlight, high beam indicator lamp 10
12. Right high beam headlight 10
13. Horn, radiator fan 10
14. Reversing lights, outside rearview mirror adjustment mechanism, seat heating, windshield washer nozzle heating system 15
15. Electronic engine system 10
16. Indicator and hazard warning lights, multi-function lights 15
17. Turn signals 10
18. Electric fuel pump, oxygen sensor 20
19. Radiator fan, air conditioner 30
20. Stop signal, route control (brake and clutch pedal) 20
21. Interior and luggage compartment lights, central locking, multi-function lights 15
22. Radio, cigarette lighter 10

Separately located fuses

• Above the fuse panel:

Air conditioner 30
ABS Electric Motor Relay 30
ABS Main Relay 30

• In the engine compartment on the bulkhead above the brake servo cylinder:

Pre-glow plugs (it is necessary that this fuse be replaced only by a Volkswagen dealer) 50


Color coding:

Fuses 10A - Red
Fuses 15A - Blue
Fuses 20A - Yellow
Fuses 30A - Green

The digital designation on the surface of the fuse is expressed in amperes.

Automatic fuses

All electric window lifters have one common automatic fuse, which after tripping due to overload (for example, when glass is frozen) turns on automatically after a few seconds.