Volkswagen Polo (6N/6KV; 1995-2002) fuses and relays

 

Fuse Layout VW Polo mk3 (1994-2002)

Fuse Box Location

Passenger Compartment

The fuse box is located behind the cover in driver’s storage compartment.

Engine Compartment

It is located on the battery.

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Fuse Box Diagrams

1994-1996

Instrument Panel Fuse Box Diagram

Assignment of the fuses in the instrument panel (1994-1996)

№	Amps	Description
1	10A	Dipped beam left, headlight range control, left
2	10A	Dipped beam right, headlight range control, right
3	10A	Number plate light
4	15A	Rear window wiper
5	15A	Windscreen wipe/wash system, heated washer jets
6	20A	Fresh air blower, air conditioner
7	10A	Side light and tail light, right
8	10A	Side and tail light, left
9	20A	Heated rear window
10	15A	Rear fog light
11	10A	Main beam, left
12	10A	Main beam, right
13	10A	Horn
14	15A	Reversing lights, additional equipment
15	10A	Engine electrics
16	15A	Dash panel insert
17	10A	Turn signals
18	20A	Fuel pump, Lambda probe
19	30A	Radiator fan
20	10A	Brake light
21	15A	Interior lights, dash panel insert, self-diagnosis
22	10A	Radio system, cigarette lighter
		Relays:
1		Air conditioner relay
2		Rear window wipe/wash relay
3		-
4		Relief relay for X contact
5		-
6		Hazard warning light relay
7		Headlight washer system relay
8		Intermittent wipe/wash relay
9		Light switched on. warning buzzer
10		Bridge for fog light
11		Bridge for horn
12		Fuel pump relay Glow plug relay
		Relays above relay plate:
		Window lifter relay and/or folding sliding roof
		Junction box for terminal
		Junction box for terminal
		Starter inhibitor relay
		Intake manifold preheating relay
		Glow period control unit
	30A	Control unit fuse 1 - ABS (hydraulic pump)
	30A	Control unit fuse 2 - ABS (valves)
		Window lifter thermo fuse and/or folding sliding roof
	50A	Glow plug fuse

Additional relay carriers:

• Under driver’s seat: Control unit for heated driver’s seat
• Under passenger’s seat: Control unit for heated passenger’s seat
• In engine compartment (left): Radiator fan control unit

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1997-1998

Instrument Panel Fuse Box Diagram

Assignment of the fuses in the instrument panel (1997-1998)

№	Amps	Description
1	15A	Engine control unit
2	10A	Engine control unit (only on petrol engines) Engine electrics (only on diesel engines)
3	7.5A	Engine electrics
4	15A	Ignition transformer
5	10A	Auto, gearbox control unit, shift lock
6	5A	Auto, gearbox control unit
7	5A	ABS control unit
8	15A	Injectors, Lambda probe
9	10A	Engine control unit
10	15A	Engine control unit (only on petrol engines) Engine electrics (only on diesel engines)
11	15A	Horn, seat heating
12	10A	Right main beam, main beam warning lamp
13	10A	Left main beam
14	10A	Right dipped beam, right headlight range control, headlight range control adjuster
15	10A	Left dipped beam, left headlight range control
16	5A	Right side and tail lights
17	5A	Left side and tail lights
18	7.5A	Reversing light, heated washer jets, selector lever illumination
19	15A	Fog lights, rear fog light
20	10A	Brake lights
21	10A	Hazard warning lights
22	5A	Turn signals
23	15A	Windscreen wipe/wash system
24	10A	Rear window wiper, heated and adjustable exterior mirrors
25	15A	Heated rear window
26	5A	Dash panel insert, immobiliser
27	5A	Self-diagnosis connection, dash panel insert, interior light, luggage compartment light
28	15A	Radio, cigarette lighter, central locking
29	5A	Interior light, fresh/recirculating air blower actuating motor
30	20A	Fresh air blower
31	5A	Licence plate lights
32	15A	Fuel pump
		Relays:
1		Hazard warning light relay
2		Automatic intermittent wipe and wash relay
3		X contact relief relay
4		Fuel pump relay

Engine Compartment Fuse Box Diagram

Assignment of the fuses in the engine compartment (1997-1998)

№	Amps	Description
S162	110A	Alternator
S163	50A	Relay carrier
S164	50A	Engine glow plugs
S176	50A	Coolant heater elements
S176	30A	Air conditioner
S177	30A	ABS control unit
S176	30A	ABS control unit
S179	20A	Radiator fan
S180	10A	Air conditioner

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1999-2002

Instrument Panel Fuse Box Diagram

Assignment of the fuses in the instrument panel (1999-2002)

№	Amps	Description
SB1	10A	Lambda probe heating, ACF; camshaft variable timing adjuster
SB2	5A	Number plate lights
SB3	10A	Injectors
SB4	5A	Side bulb left
SB5	5A	Side light bulb
SB6	15A	Rear wiper
SB7	75A	Turn signals
SB8	5A	ABS with EDL/ESP
SB9	5A	Headlight range control
SB10	7.5A	Interior lighting, glove box, mirror, door entry, luggage compartment light
SB11	5A	Self-diagnosis connection voltage supply, dash panel insert, Climatronic
SB12	10A	Right headlight main beam, main beam warning lamp
SB13	10A	Left main beam headlight
SB14	10A	Hazard warning lights system, anti-theft alarm system
SB15	10A	Brake lights
SB16	5A	Ignition/starter switch S-contact
SB17	-	-
SB18	5A	Mirror heating
SB19	15A	Horn
SB20	10A	Telephone/preparationfor telephone
SB21	5A	Automatic gearbox control unit
SB22	15A	Anti-theft alarm system horn
SB23	5A	EGR, air mass meter, addit. heater relay, glow plug relay
SB24	5A	Clutch pedal switch (diesel), brake light suppression switch (EPC)
SB25	5A	Selector lever switch (AG4)
SB26	7.5A	Air conditioner, central locking, electric windows, electric mirrors, navigation
SB27	5A	Dash panel insert
SB28	5A	Speedometer sender, immobilizer
SB29	75A	Reversing lights, washer jet heating, headlight range control motor
SB30	5A	Exhaust gas recirculation valve, activated charcoal filter solenoid, heater pipe
SB31	5A	Fuel shut-off control unit, engine control unit
SB32	5A	Fuel shut-off control unit (diesel)
SB33	10A	Automatic gearbox selector lever lock
SB34	10A	Ignition transformer
SB35	25A	Glass sunroof, fabric sunroof
SB36	15A	Engine control unit
SB37	15A	Engine control unit
SB38	25A	Driver’s door power window
SB39	25A	Front passenger’s power window
SB40	15A	Fuel pump
SB41	15A	Central locking, anti-theft alarm system
SB42	15A	Radio, navigation
SB43	15A	Fog light, rear fog light
SB44	15A	Dipped beam, left headlight
SB45	15A	Dipped beam right headlight
SB46	15A	Cigarette lighter
SB47	20A	Headlight washer system
SB48	20A	Heated rear window
SB49	25A	Fresh air blower
SB50	15A	Windscreen wiper system, windscreen washer pump
SB51	15A	Seat heating
		Relays:
1		Fuel pump relay (petrol engines only) Fuel shut-off control unit (diesel engines)
2		Automatic intermittent wash/wipe and rain sensor relay
7		X contact relief relay
8		Heated exterior mirror relay

Engine Compartment Fuse Box Diagram

Assignment of the fuses in the engine compartment (1999-2002)

№	Amps	Description
S162	110A	Alternator
S163	80A	Relay carrier
S164	50A	Glow plugs (engine)
S176	50A	Glow plugs (radiator fan)
S176	30A	Air conditioning system
S177	30A	ABS control unit
S178	30A	ABS control unit
S179	20A	Radiator fan
S180	10A	Air conditioning system
SA9	30A	Air conditioner - glow plugs (diesel)

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