Before replacing a fuse, always switch off the corresponding consumer and the ignition.
It is recommended to have a spare fuse and carry it with you of a certain rating so that you can quickly replace a blown one if necessary.
If the new fuse also burns out after a short period of time, the corresponding electrical circuit must be checked.
Warning! Never replace fuses with wire or other similar means, as this may cause serious damage to electrical equipment.
The main fuses are located in the fuse and relay box.
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One fuse box is located in the instrument panel, and the second is in the engine compartment. A table with the purpose of the fuses is given in the vehicle operating instructions.
| Nominal current | Color coding |
| 5 A | beige/light brown |
| 7.5 A | brown |
| 10 A | red |
| 15 A | blue |
| 20 A | yellow |
| 25 A | transparent |
| 30 A | green |
| 40 A | orange |
Attention! The purpose of the fuses depends on the vehicle configuration and year of manufacture.
A blown fuse can be identified by the melted metal insert (see illustration 5.0).
1. Remove the blown fuse using the plastic tweezers located on the inside of the fuse box cover on the instrument panel (see illustration).
2. Insert a new fuse rated for the same amperage as the blown one.
The fuse rating is indicated on the back of the housing. In addition, the housing has markings applied with paint, the color of which corresponds to a certain rating.
Attention! There are fuses with higher ratings. However, such fuses are larger in size and, in addition, their rating is marked on the fuse body.
Important! The relays in Golf/Touran vehicles are located in the fuse box in the engine compartment and also in the box under the instrument panel. To access the relays under the instrument panel, it is necessary to remove the compartment on the driver's side where the relays are located.
Fuse box on the instrument panel
3. Golf cars: Pry off the side cover on the instrument panel with a screwdriver or a plastic wedge, such as HAZET 1965-20, and remove it (see arrow in illustration).
The fuse box is located under the cover.
4. Touran vehicles: Open pocket 1, move it back and release it from hinges 2 and 3 (see illustration). In this case, first release the pocket from the outer hinge 2. Remove the pocket from the instrument panel and remove the protective mesh from the fuse box.
Fuse box in the engine compartment
5. Open the hood.
6. Cars manufactured before 04/04. Press the leashes (see arrows in illustration, part A) and remove cover 1, which covers the fuse box. When installing the cover, it should be placed on the block and fixed.
7. Cars manufactured from 05/04. Move the latches 3 on the cover forward, in the direction of the arrows in Illustration 5.6, Part B, and remove the cover 1 from the block. When installing the cover, place it on the block, press it down and simultaneously push the latches back.
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