Volkswagen Beetle (A5; 2012-2019) fuses and relays

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The small family car Volkswagen Beetle (A5) was produced from 2011 to 2019 (also sold as the Volkswagen Käfer, Coccinelle, Maggiolino, Fusca in some countries). In this article, you will find fuse box diagrams of Volkswagen Beetle 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019, get information about the location of the fuse panels inside the car, and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout) and relay.

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Volkswagen Beetle (A5; 2012-2019)

Passenger Compartment Fuse Box

Fuse Box Location

Location of the fuses in the passenger compartment: Volkswagen Beetle A5 (2011-2019)

Opening the fuse box in the instrument panel:

  • Open the storage compartment.
  • On the back of the cover there are plastic tweezers for removing and inserting fuses.
  • Press the sides of the storage compartment in slightly (A arrows) while pulling back firmly (B arrow).
  • To install, guide the cover from the bottom into the instrument panel and push in the direction opposite to the arrow (B) until you hear the hinges click into place, then push forward until the cover latches firmly.

Fuse Box Diagram (-SC-)

Instrument panel fuse box diagram: Volkswagen Beetle A5 (2011-2019)

Assignment of the fuses in the instrument panel
№AmpsFunction/component
F15A2014-2015: Blind Spot Monitor control unit 2
F210A2013-2019:
Emergency call module control unit and communication unit
Voltage stabiliser (2016-2019)
F35A2011-2015:
Control unit in dash panel insert
2016-2019:
Dash panel insert
Voltage stabiliser
F45A2011-2015: Telephone transmitter and receiver unit
F510A2011-2015:
Control unit in dash panel insert
Onboard supply control unit
Rear left fog light bulb
F610ARear lid handle release button
Reversing camera
F75A2011-2015:
Switch and instrument illumination regulator
Left number plate light
Right number plate light
F87.5A/10A2011-2015:
Washer pump
2016-2019:
Washer pump
Onboard supply control unit
Right steering column switch
F95A/10A2011-2013:
Airbag control unit
Front passenger airbag deactivated warning lamp
2014-2015:
Airbag control unit
Front passenger airbag deactivated warning lamp
Seat occupied recognition control unit
2016-2019:
Airbag control unit
Front passenger airbag deactivated warning lamp
Seat occupied recognition control unit
Terminal 15 voltage supply relay
Starter relay 1
Starter relay 2
F1010A/15A2011-2015: Intermittent wiper switch
2016-2019: Right steering column switch
F115A2014-2019: Light switch
F122A/5A2011-2013: Headlight range control unit
2016-2019: Steering column electronics control unit
F135AStart/Stop operation button
Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator button
Reversing light switch
High-pressure sender
Air quality sensor
Heater control unit
Parking aid control unit
Control unit for vehicle location system
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
Exterior mirror adjuster
Left washer jet heater element (2011-2015)
Right washer jet heater element (2011-2015)
F1410A2011-2015:
Turn signal switch
Tiptronic switch
Oil level and oil temperature sender
ABS control unit
Control unit in dash panel insert
Power steering control unit
Steering column electronics control unit
Voltage stabiliser
Data bus diagnostic interface
Fuel pump control unit
Selector lever sensors control unit
Engine control unit
Heater element for crankcase breather
2016-2019:
Left steering column switch
Oil level and oil temperature sender
Additional instruments
ABS control unit
Dash panel insert
Power steering control unit
Steering column electronics control unit
Voltage stabiliser
Fuel pump control unit
Selector lever sensors control unit
Engine/motor control unit
F155A/7.5A2011-2015:
Switch and instrument illumination regulator
Air mass meter
Engine sound generator control unit
Left headlight range control motor
Right headlight range control motor
16-pin connector (Diagnostic connection)
2016-2019:
Switch and instrument illumination regulator
Engine sound generator control unit
Front left headlight
Front right headlight
Diagnostic connection
F165AEngine/motor control unit
F1710AInterior monitoring sensor
Alarm horn
Vehicle inclination sender
F1815A2011-2015: Left headlight dipped beam bulb
F1915A2011-2015: Right headlight dipped beam bulb
F205A/10AHeater control unit
Automatic gearbox control unit
Climatronic control unit
Air conditioning system control unit
Selector lever sensors control unit
Isolation relay for powertrain CAN bus
Tiptronic switch (2011-2013)
F2115AOnboard supply control unit
F225AIgnition/starter switch
Converter box
Control module for vehicle location system (2013-2015)
Emergency call module control unit and communication unit (2013-2015)
F2310A/20ARain and light sensor
Onboard supply control unit
Emergency call module control unit and communication unit
Additional instruments
Diagnostic connection
F2410AOnboard supply control unit
Entry and start authorisation control unit
Control unit for electronic steering column lock
Data bus diagnostic interface (2011-2015)
F2525A/10AAutomatic gearbox control unit
Multifunction switch
Mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox
F265A/10A2013-2015:
Vacuum pump for brakes
2016-2019:
Starter relay 1
Starter relay 2
Onboard supply control unit
F277.5A2016-2019:
Blind Spot Monitor control unit
Blind Spot Monitor control unit 2
F2810A2014-2015:
Terminal 75 voltage supply relay 1
2016-2019:
Terminal 75 voltage supply relay 1
Left washer jet heater element
Right washer jet heater element
F295A2011-2015: Onboard supply control unit
F3020ABlocking diode
Cigarette lighter
12V socket
F3130A2011-2015: Light switch
F3210A/15A2011-2015: Fog light switch
2016-2019: Magnetic clutch relay
F3340AHeater control unit
Air conditioning system control unit
F345A/10A/15A2011-2015:
Control unit in dash panel insert
Onboard supply control unit
Left headlight main beam bulb
Right headlight main beam bulb
Front left headlight
Front right headlight
2016-2019:
Terminal 15 voltage supply relay
Starter relay 1
Starter relay 2
Left steering column switch
F351A/10A/15A2011-2015:
Steering column electronics control unit
2016-2019:
Terminal 75 voltage supply relay 1
Magnetic clutch relay
F3630AOnboard supply control unit
F375A2011-2015: Left daytime running light bulb
F385A2011-2015: Right daytime running light bulb
F3910A/30A2011-2015: Headlight dipper and flash relay
2016-2019: Light switch
F4025AConvertible roof actuation control unit
F4125AConvertible roof actuation control unit 2
F4225AConvertible roof actuation control unit 2
F4330AFront passenger door control unit
F4430AOnboard supply control unit
F4530ADriver door control unit
F4630ARear left window regulator motor
Rear right window regulator motor
F4720AFuel pump relay
Fuel pump control unit
Electric fuel pump 2 relay (2011-2015)
F4830AOnboard supply control unit
F4940AFresh air blower
F5030AHeated front seats control unit
F5130A2013-2015: Sliding sunroof adjustment control unit
F5215A 20AOnboard supply control unit
F5320AOnboard supply control unit
F5425A2014-2019: Automatic gearbox control unit
F5520A2011-2015:
Light switch
Headlight dipper and flasher switch
2016-2019:
Left steering column switch
F5610A/20A2014-2019: Onboard supply control unit
F5720A/25A2011-2015:
Control unit with display for radio and navigation
Radio
2016-2019:
Control unit with display for radio and navigation
Control unit for navigation system
Voltage stabiliser
Control unit 1 for information electronics
F5810A2014-2019: Relay for reducing agent metering system
F59--
F60--
R1aAlarm horn relay
R1b-
R2Starter relay 2
R3aFuel pump relay
R3bElectric fuel pump 2 relay / Heater element relay
R4-
R52014-2019: Isolation relay for powertrain CAN bus
R6Starter relay 1
Terminal 75 voltage supply relay (2011-2015)
R72011-2013: Terminal 75 voltage supply relay 2
2014-2019: Converter box
R82011-2015: Headlight dipper and flash relay
R9Terminal 15 voltage supply relay
R10Terminal 75 voltage supply relay 1
R11a2016-2019: Magnetic clutch relay
R11b2014-2019: Relay for reducing agent metering system
R122011-2013: Converter box

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Engine Compartment Fuse Box

Fuse Box Location

Location of the fuses in the engine compartment: Volkswagen Beetle A5 (2011-2019)

Opening the fuse box in the engine compartment:

  • Open the engine hood.
  • Move the release tabs in the direction of the arrows to unlock the fuse box cover.
  • Remove the cover upward.
  • To install push the cover onto the fuse box. The locking tabs must latch with an audible “click”.

Fuse Box Diagram (-SA-, -SB-)

Under-hood fuse box diagram: Volkswagen Beetle A5 (2011-2019)

Assignment of the fuses in the engine compartment
№AmpsFunction / component
SA1200AAlternator
SA2--
SA380APower steering control unit
Electromechanical power steering motor
SA480ASupply for the fuses: -SC3- -SC6- -SC17- -SC20-...-SC24- -SC36- SC39- -SC43-...-SC53- -SC54- -SC55- -SC56- -SC57-
F1--
F230A/20AEngine/motor control unit
F35ARadiator fan control unit
F45A/15A2011-2015:
Lambda probe
Lambda probe 1 after catalytic converter
2016-2019:
Lambda probe 1 before catalytic converter
Control unit for NOx sender
Fuel system diagnostic pump
Lambda probe 1 after catalytic converter
Charge pressure control solenoid valve
Coolant valve for cylinder head
Valve for oil pressure control
Heater element for crankcase breather
F510A2011-2015:
Lambda probe
Lambda probe after catalytic converter
Lambda probe 2 after catalytic converter
Centre Lambda probe for bank 1 catalytic converter
Electric fuel pump 2 relay
Heater element relay
Charge pressure control solenoid valve
Heater element for crankcase breather
Camshaft control valve 1
Turbocharger air recirculation valve
Intake manifold flap valve
Exhaust gas recirculation cooler changeover valve
Fuel system diagnostic pump
2016-2019:
Lambda probe 1 before catalytic converter
Control unit for NOx sender
Fuel system diagnostic pump
Lambda probe 1 after catalytic converter
Charge pressure control solenoid valve
Coolant valve for cylinder head
Valve for oil pressure control
Heater element for crankcase breather
F610A/30A2011-2015:
Fuel pump relay
Secondary air pump relay
Engine component current supply relay
Charge pressure control solenoid valve
Activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1
Secondary air inlet valve
Camshaft control valve 1
Turbocharger air recirculation valve
Intake manifold flap valve
Valve for oil pressure control
Coolant circulation pump 2
2016-2019:
Control unit for reducing agent heater
Fuel pump relay
Engine component current supply relay
Secondary air pump relay
Secondary air inlet valve
Activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1
Camshaft control valve 1
Exhaust camshaft control valve 1
Continued coolant circulation pump
F710A/15A/20A/302011-2015:
Throttle valve module
Ignition coil 1 with output stage
Ignition coil 2~5 with output stage
Ignition transformer
Fuel pressure regulating valve
Fuel metering valve
2016-2019:
Actuator 1~8 for camshaft adjustment
lnjector 2, cylinder 1~4
Fuel metering valve
Camshaft control valve 1
Ignition coil 1~4 with output stage
F810AExhaust gas recirculation valve 2 (2011-2015)
Coolant circulation pump 2 (2011-2015)
Coolant regulating valve
Fuel pump relay
Activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1
Camshaft control valve 1
Exhaust camshaft control valve 1
Turbocharger air recirculation valve
Charge pressure control solenoid valve
Valve for oil pressure control
Auxiliary pump for heating
Charge air cooling pump
Air mass meter
Coolant valve for gearbox
Thermal switch for air conditioning system shut-off
Magnetic clutch for supercharger
F910AAutomatic glow period control unit
Low heat output relay
High heat output relay
Additional coolant pump relay
Fuel pressure regulating valve
Coolant circulation pump 2
Relay for reducing agent metering system
Charge air cooling pump
F105AClutch position sender
Brake light switch
F11--
F12--
F1330A2011-2015:
Voltage stabiliser
Control unit with display for radio and navigation
Control unit for navigation system
Radio
2016-2019:
Voltage stabiliser
F1410ATerminal 30 voltage supply relay
Engine/motor control unit
Motronic current supply relay (2011-2015)
F1510AAlarm horn relay
F1640A2011-2015: Amplifier
F1715A/30AMechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox
F1815A2011-2015: Mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox
F195AOnboard supply control unit
Battery monitor control unit
F2030AOnboard supply control unit
F2140A/50ASecondary air pump motor
Auxiliary air heater element
F2240AAuxiliary air heater element
F2350AConvertible roof actuation control unit (Fuses 40, 41, 42 on fuse holder C)
F2440A/50ATerminal 75 voltage supply relay 1
F2540ATerminal 15 voltage supply relay
Terminal 15 voltage supply relay 2 (2011-2015)
F2650AAutomatic glow period control unit
F2750ARadiator fan
F2820A/30A2011-2015:
Fuel pump relay
2016-2019:
Engine component current supply relay
Fuel pump relay
F2940A2016-2019: Amplifier
F3040AABS control unit
F3140AABS control unit
F3240AAuxiliary air heater element
Secondary air pump motor (2011-2015)
R1Additional coolant pump relay
Continued coolant circulation relay
R2Fuel pump relay
Engine component current supply relay
R3Terminal 30 voltage supply relay
Motronic current supply relay
R4Secondary air pump relay
Low heat output relay (Only models with auxiliary air heater)
R5Secondary air pump relay
High heat output relay (Only models with auxiliary air heater)
R6Automatic glow period control unit (Only models with diesel engine)
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