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

There are different versions of the taillights. The locations and versions of the bulb holders and bulbs may vary from the images.

In LED taillights, some lighting elements may be equipped with “standard” bulbs. These bulbs can be replaced.

Replacing fuses

Introduction

Due to the constant development of the vehicle, equipment-dependent fuse allocations, and the combined protection of multiple electrical equipment items using

one fuse, a complete overview of the fuse layout is not available at the time of print. Detailed information about fuse allocations can be obtained from suitably

qualiﬁed professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Generally, multiple electrical equipment items can be protected together through by fuse. On the other hand, some equipment items may use multiple fuses.

Only replace fuses if the cause for the malfunction has been ﬁxed. If a new fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical system must be checked by suitably

qualiﬁed professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

The high voltage in the electrical system may cause electric shocks and severe burns. Contact with electric wires in the ignition system may result in serious or

fatal injuries.

Never touch the electrical wires in the ignition system.

WARNING

Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses, and bridging a power circuit without fuses can cause severe damage or ﬁres within the vehicle. This could result in

serious or fatal injuries.

Replace fuses only with fuses of same rating and size. Make sure that the color and label are identical to the faulty fuse.

Never repair fuses.

Never use metal strips, paper clips or similar objects as substitutes for fuses.

NOTICE

Changing a fuse when the ignition is switched on, the engine is running, the light is switched on, or other electrical equipment is switched on could cause

damage to the electrical system.

Switch off the engine and turn off the light and other electrical equipment.

Make sure that the engine cannot be started while a fuse is being replaced.

NOTICE

If a fuse is replaced by another fuse with a higher amp rating, this could also damage the vehicle's electrical system in another location.

Never replace a fuse with a fuse that has a higher current rating.

NOTICE

Dirt and moisture in the fuse boxes can damage the electrical system.

Protect open fuse boxes from dirt and moisture.

Avoid short circuits in the electrical system.

Check that the fuse box covers are tightly sealed again and are not damaged.

There are more fuses in the vehicle than are specified in this chapter. These should only be replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility qualified in this respect. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

Fuses in the engine compartment

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Opening the fuse box in the engine/motor compartment

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Fig. 186 In the engine compartment: Fuse box.

Fuse box cover.

The plastic pliers for removing fuses can be found on the inside of the fuse box cover or on the fuse panel.

Removing the cover

1. Open the hood.

2. Press the catches in the direction of the arrow to unlock the fuse box cover ﬁg. 186

3. Remove the cover upward.

Fitting the cover

1. Place the cover onto the fuse box.

2. Push the cover downwards until it audibly clicks into place on both sides.

Fuse table for fuses in the engine compartment

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

The list shows the fuse locations for the equipment relevant to the driver. The ﬁrst column of the table contains the fuse slot; the other columns include the fuse

version, current rating, and the protected equipment.

Depending on the country and the vehicle equipment, there may be differences from the fuse numbers and fuse slots listed in the table. If necessary, ask for the

exact fuse assignment from suitably qualiﬁed professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

Fuse assignment

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Fig. 187 Fuse locations in the engine compartment.

Fuse location ﬁg. 187:

7.5 Amp, ATO®, brake light sensor.

15 A, ATO®, horn.

F15

F19

30 Amp, ATO®, windshield wipers.

Fuses in the instrument panel

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

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Fig. 188 To the left of the steering wheel: Fuse box cover in the instrument panel (left-hand drive vehicles).

Left-hand drive vehicle: Opening and closing the fuse box in the instrument panel

Removing the cover

1. Open the storage compartment on the driver's side and empty it, if necessary ﬁg. 188.

2. Open the storage compartment on the driver's side further in the direction of the arrow and pull it out.

Fitting the cover

1. Press the storage compartment into the mounts in the instrument panel until you hear the catch engage on both sides.

2. Close the storage compartment on the driver side.

Right-hand drive vehicle: Opening and closing the fuse box in the instrument panel

Fig. 189 On the passenger's side: Fuse box cover in the instrument panel (right-hand drive vehicles).

Damper element.

Stop pin.

Removing the cover

1. Open the glove compartment and empty it if necessary.

2. Push the damper element in the direction of the arrow and into the opening in the bracket, before pulling it out sideways ﬁg. 189

3. Push the catches up in the direction of the arrow while at the same time opening the storage compartment further ﬁg. 189

Fitting the cover

1. Move the storage compartment into position.

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2. Fit the damper element into the opening in the bracket and push it in the opposite direction to the arrow ﬁg. 189

until you hear it click into place.

3. Push the storage compartment carefully forwards past the resistance of the stop pin ﬁg. 189

Fuse table for fuses in the instrument panel

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

The list shows the fuse locations for the equipment relevant to the driver. The ﬁrst column of the table contains the fuse slot; the other columns include the fuse

version, current rating, and the protected equipment.

Depending on the country and the vehicle equipment, there may be differences from the fuse numbers and fuse slots listed in the table. If necessary, ask for the

exact fuse assignment from suitably qualiﬁed professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

Fuse assignment

Fig. 190 Fuse assignment in the instrument panel.

Fuse locations ﬁg. 190:

7.5 Amp, MINI®, anti-theft alarm system.

10 A, ATO®, automatic transmission selector mechanism.

10 amp, MINI®, climate control bar, rear window defroster relay.

7.5 Amp, MINI®, dipped beam light switch, rain/light sensor, electronic parking brake.

7.5 Amp, MINI®, Display, Infotainment system control panel.

40 Amp, ATO®, exterior lighting on the left side.

20 Amp, ATO®, Infotainment system.

F10

F11

F12

F14

F16

40 Amp, ATO®, blower regulator.

7.5 Amp, MINI®, telephone.

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F23

F24

F26

F27

F40

F42

F47

F51

F53

20 Amp, JCASE®, power sunroof.

40 Amp, ATO®, exterior lighting on the right side.

30 Amp, ATO®, seat heating.

30 Amp, ATO®, interior lighting.

20 Amp, ATO®, cigarette lighter, sockets. Note the installation position, factory-standard fuse location as shown in the illustration.

40 Amp, ATO®, central locking system.

15 Amp, ATO®, rear window wiper.

25 Amp, ATO®, rear seat heating.

30 Amp, ATO®, rear window defroster.

Fuse locations for vehicles with a factory-installed trailer hitch.

F22

F28

F38

F44

15 amp, ATO®, trailer charging cable.

25 Amp, ATO®, left trailer control module.

25 Amp, ATO®, right trailer control module.

15 Amp, ATO®, trailer control module.

Power windows and seats can be protected by circuit breakers or control modules, which switch back on automatically several seconds after correcting the

overload, for example when door windows are frozen shut.

Replacing blown fuses

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Preparations

1. Switch off the ignition, lights and all other electrical equipment.

Detecting blown fuses

Fig. 191 Blown fuse (general example).

A blown ﬂat connector fuse (ATO ^®, MINI^®) has metal strips that have burned through, which you can see through the transparent housing from above and from

the side ﬁg. 191

A blown block fuse (JCASE ^®) is recognizable by the melted metal strip seen through the transparent housing from above ﬁg. 191

Fuse versions

Standard ﬂat connector fuse (ATO^®).

Small ﬂat connector fuse (MINI^®).

Block fuse (JCASE^®).

Fuse color codes

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Fuses (ATO® - MINI®).

Color

Current rating

Black

1 A

Purple 3 A

Orange 5 A

Brown 7.5 A

Red

10 A

15 A

Blue

Yellow 20 A

White or clear 25 A

Green

30 A

Light green 40 A

Fuses (JCASE®)

Blue

Pink

Green

Red

20 A

30 A

40 A

50 A

Yellow 60 A

Replacing fuses

Fig. 192 Plastic pliers for removing or installing a fuse (general example).

1. Remove plastic tongs from either the fuse box or the cover of the fuse box ﬁg. 192.

2. Depending on the design of the fuse, slide the appropriately sized clamp on the plastic pliers onto the fuse from above or from the side.

3. Remove the fuse.

4. If a fuse is blown, replace with a fuse with the same rating (same color and same label) and the same size

5. After inserting the new fuse, place the plastic pliers back in the cover, if necessary.

6. Reinstall the cover or close the fuse box cover.

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NOTICE

If a fuse is replaced by a fuse with a higher current rating, this could damage the electrical system in another location.

Never replace a fuse with a fuse that has a higher current rating.

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Do it yourself -> Replacing fuses for Your Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door 2023

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