Get Do it yourself -> Replacing fuses Guide for Volkswagen Golf 4 Door 2023

Failure of a single LED within a taillight is not

indicated. However, the indicator light will

the ignition, and remove the key from the ignition

switch (if applicable) before replacing a fuse.

light up if all LEDs fail.

If a fuse is replaced with a fuse with higher am-

perage, this can also cause damage at different

locations in the electrical system.

Open fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and

moisture. Dirt and moisture in fuse boxes can

cause damage to the electrical system.

Replacing fuses

Introduction

Due to ongoing development of the vehicle, config-

uration-dependent allocation of fuses and the com-

bined fuse protection of multiple loads with one

fuse, an up-to-date overview of the fuse location

per load is not possible at the time of printing. De-

tailed information regarding fuse box layout is avail-

able from authorized Volkswagen dealers and au-

thorized Volkswagen Service Facilities.

Fuses in the vehicle

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

231.

and on page

In general, one fuse can protect several loads. One

load can also be protected by several fuses.

Find out why the fuse blew and correct the problem

before replacing a blown fuse. If a newly replaced

fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical

system should be checked by an authorized Volks-

wagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

WARNING

High voltage systems in the engine compartment

can cause electrical shock, severe burns, and even

death!

Fig. 156 On the driver side in the instrument panel:

Removing the storage compartment to access fuses.

Never touch ignition cables. Never touch other

components of the high voltage electronic igni-

tion system.

Accessing fuses in the instrument panel

Avoid short circuits in the electrical system.

— Open the storage compartment next to the steer-

ing wheel and remove any contents.

WARNING

— To remove: Pull the lower part of the storage

compartment straight out (in the direction of the

arrow → fig. 156) and remove the compartment

from the bottom. This action may require moder-

ate force.

Using the wrong fuse, using a blown fuse that has

been repaired, and using metal objects in place of

fuses to complete the electrical connection in the

circuit can cause fires and serious personal injury.

Never replace a fuse with one that has a higher

— To install: Fit the storage compartment on the

hinges at the bottom of the opening. Guide the

storage compartment into the instrument panel

by pushing in the direction opposite of the arrow

→ fig. 156 until it latches into place.

amp rating. Replace a blown fuse only with

a fuse of the same amperage (same color and

same imprint) and same overall size.

Never repair fuses.

Never replace fuses with a metal strip, a paper

clip, or a similar object.

NOTICE

To help prevent vehicle damage, be careful when

removing the storage compartment and be sure

to reinstall it properly.

NOTICE

To help prevent damage to the electrical system,

switch off all lights and accessories, switch off

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Open fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and

moisture. Dirt and moisture in fuse boxes can

cause damage to the electrical system.

The vehicle contains other fuses in addition to

those mentioned in this section. Have these

fuses replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer

or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

The vehicle contains other fuses in addition to

those mentioned in this section. Have these

fuses replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer

or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Replacing blown fuses

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

231.

and on page

Fuses in the engine compartment

Please read the introductory information and

heed the Warnings and Notice

231.

and on page

Fig. 158 Blown fuse: : Blade fuse. : JCASE® fuse.

Fig. 157 In the engine compartment: Fuse box cover

with tweezers 2 .

Opening the fuse box in the engine compartment

— Open the engine hood → page 241, In the en-

gine compartment.

— To remove: Press the release tabs in the direction

of the arrows → fig. 157 to unlock the fuse box

cover 1 .

— Remove the cover upward.

— To install: Push the cover onto the fuse box. The

locking tabs must latch with an audible “click.”

Fig. 159 Removing or installing a blade fuse with the

plastic tweezers: : Blade fuse. : JCASE® fuse.

In some vehicles, there are plastic tweezers for re-

moving fuses on the inside of the fuse box cover

→ fig. 157 2 .

Replace a blown fuse only with a fuse of the same

amperage (same color and same imprint) and same

overall size.

NOTICE

Fuse types

To help prevent vehicle damage, be careful when

removing the fuse box cover and be sure to rein-

stall it properly.

—

Regular blade fuse (ATO ).

Mini blade fuse (MINI ).

Open fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and

moisture. Dirt and moisture in fuse boxes can

cause damage to the electrical system.

Cartridge fuse (JCASE ).

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Fuse color coding (ATO / MINI)

— Pull out the fuse.

— If the fuse is blown, replace the fuse with a new

fuse of the same amperage (same color and same

Color Amp rating

Black 1 amp

Purple 3 amps

Orange 5 amps

Brown 7.5 amps

Red 10 amps

imprint) and same size →

— Clip the plastic tweezers back into the holder in-

side the fuse box cover.

— Replace the fuse box cover.

Blue 15 amps

NOTICE

Yellow 20 amps

White or clear 25 amps

Green 30 amps

Light green 40 amps

If a fuse is replaced with a fuse with higher amper-

age, damage can occur at various places in the elec-

trical system.

Fuse color coding (JCASE)

Jump-starting

Blue 20 amps

Pink 30 amps

Green 40 amps

Red 50 amps

Yellow 60 amps

Introduction

If your engine does not start because the vehicle

battery is dead, your vehicle's battery can be con-

nected to the battery of another vehicle to start your

engine (jump-starting). Check the battery acid level

indicator on the vehicle battery before jump-starting

→ page 256, Vehicle battery.

Preparations

— Switch off the headlights, the ignition, and all

electrical consumers.

— Open the appropriate fuse box → page 231, Fuses

in the vehicle, → page 232, Fuses in the engine

compartment.

You must use jumper cables that meet recognized

industrial standards (check information provided by

the jumper cable manufacturer). For vehicles with

gasoline engines, the cross-section of the jumper

cable wire must be at least 0.038 in.²(25 mm²), or

about 3 ga. (AWG).

Identifying a blown fuse

—

For blade fuses (ATO , MINI ): Remove the fuse

and shine a flashlight on it. This makes it easier to

tell if the fuse has blown. A blown blade fuse has

metal strips that have burned through, which you

can see through the transparent housing from

Location of the vehicle battery

The 12 Volt vehicle battery is in the engine compart-

ment.

above and from the side → fig. 158

WARNING

—

For cartridge fuses (JCASE ): Shine a flashlight on

the fuse. This makes it easier to tell if the fuse has

blown. A blown cartridge fuse has metal strips

that have burned through, which you can see

through the transparent housing from above

Working on the batteries or the electrical system

in your vehicle can cause serious acid burns, fires,

or electrical shock.

Always keep children away from battery acid

and vehicle batteries in general.

→ fig. 158

Sulfuric battery acid is very corrosive and can

Replacing a fuse

cause blindness and damage to unprotected

skin. Never let battery acid or lead particles con-

tact your eyes, skin, and clothing.

In some vehicles, there are plastic tweezers for re-

moving blade fuses on the inside of the fuse box

cover in the engine compartment.

Never lean over a vehicle battery. Always wear

— Open the fuse box cover in the engine compart-

ment → page 232, Fuses in the engine compart-

ment and remove the plastic tweezers.

protective gloves and eye protection. To reduce

your risk of injury, never tilt the batteries; acid

could spill out through the vents and burn you.

— Depending on the type of fuse, slide the tweezers

A highly explosive mixture of gases is given off

when the battery is being charged.

→ fig. 159

1 or → fig. 159

1 onto the fuse

from the side.

Jump-starting

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