In this comprehensive guide, to the fifth-generation Volkswagen Passat (B6/3C), a remarkable vehicle that graced the roads from 2005 to 2010. Our aim is to provide you with meticulously crafted fuse box diagrams for the Volkswagen Passat of model years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010. Embark on a journey with us as we unravel the mysteries of fuse layout and relay assignment for this iconic Volkswagen model.
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Prepare to enhance your knowledge about the inner workings of your Volkswagen Passat as we navigate through the complexities of its fuse box system. With our detailed insights, you can confidently tackle electrical issues and ensure your Passat runs smoothly on the road. Let’s explore the fuse panels, decode the fuse layout, and demystify the relays together, empowering you with the knowledge needed to keep your Volkswagen Passat in top-notch condition.
Fuse box location
Instrument Panel Fuse box left
The fuse box in the fifth-generation Volkswagen Passat (B6/3C) is strategically positioned on the left side edge of the instrument panel. This placement ensures convenient access, allowing vehicle owners to easily address any electrical concerns or fuse-related issues. Whether you’re troubleshooting problems or performing routine maintenance, knowing the precise location of the fuse box simplifies the process, ensuring a seamless experience for Passat enthusiasts and owners alike.
Instrument Panel Fuse box, right
Located within arm’s reach of the driver’s seat, this fuse box plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the electrical system of the Passat. It acts as the nerve center, controlling various functions within the vehicle, from lights and wipers to advanced electronic components.
When you pop open the fuse box cover, you’ll discover an array of fuses and relays, each assigned to a specific function. These components act as the guardians of your Passat’s electrical circuitry, ensuring the smooth operation of essential features. Whether you’re replacing a blown fuse or checking a relay, having this vital information readily available can save you both time and effort.
[Instrument Panel Left–Side]
| Fuses Numbers | Fuses Amp ratings | Fuses Functions |
|---|---|---|
| F1 | 10A | Datalink connector (DLC) |
| F2 | 5A | Anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| F3 | 5A | Power steering |
| F4 | 5A | Brake pedal position (BPP)switch |
| F5 | 10A | LH gas discharge head lamp, head lamp level control module, head lamp adjustment motor, left or single, head lamp adjustment motor, right |
| F6 | 5A | Trailer control module |
| F7 | 5A | Data bus connection, engine management, instrumentation control module |
| F8 | 5A | Garage door opener, interior rearview mirror, rear window blind |
| F9 | 5A | Four-wheel drive control module |
| F10 | 5A | Engine management |
| F11 | 5A | Accident data recorder button, taximeter |
| F12 | 10A | Door function control module, driver |
| F13 | 10A | Datalink connector (DLC), light switch |
| F14 | 5A | Steering column function control module |
| F15 | 5A | Multifunction control module 1 |
| F16 | 10A | Ignition system |
| F17 | 10A | Alarm system, auxiliary heater, wind screen wiper rain sensor |
| F18 | – | – |
| F19 | – | – |
| F20 | – | – |
| F21 | – | – |
| F22 | 5A/10A | Engine management |
| F23 | 10A | Engine management |
| F24 | 5A/20A | Transmission control module(TCM), reverse gear position switch |
| F25 | 10A | Engine management |
| F26 | 10A | Rear window blind |
| F27 | 5A | Heater/air conditioning (AC) |
| F28 | – | |
| F29 | 20A | Trailer control module |
| F30 | 15A | Trailer control module |
| F31 | 25A | Trailer control module |
| F32 | 30A | Multifunction control modulel |
| F33 | 20A | Sunroof |
| F34 | 15A | Engine management |
| F35 | 30A | Head lamp washers |
| F36 | 20A | Auxiliary heater |
| F37 | 30A | Heated seats |
| F38 | – | – |
| F39 | 40A | Heater/air conditioning (AC) |
| F40 | 5A | Fog lamps |
| F41 | 40A | Heater/air conditioning{AC) |
| F42 | 15A | Windscreen washers, rear screen wiper motor |
| F43 | 20A | Auxiliary heater |
| F44 | 20A | Auxiliary heater |
| F45 | 25A | Auxiliary power sockets |
| F46 | 5A | Two-way radio (police), crash control module(taxi/police), ignition switch circuits, tachograph |
| F47 | 15A | Alarm system (taxi), auxiliary power sockets (glove box) – taxi, auxiliary power sockets(luggage compartmenty-taxi, auxiliary power sockets(two-way radio)- police, interior lamps, luggage compartment lamp |
| F48 | 20A | Auxiliary power sockets (police) |
| F49 | – | – |
[Instrument Panel Right-Side]
| Fuses Numbers | Fuses Amp ratings | Fuses Functions |
|---|---|---|
| F1 | – | – |
| F2 | 5A | Ant Mock brake system (ABS), parking brake control module |
| F3 | 5A | Parking aid control module, navigation system |
| F4 | 5A | Cruise control |
| F5 | 10A | RH gas discharge headlamp |
| F6 | 5A | Transmission mode selection switch |
| F7 | 5A | Headlamp level control module |
| F8 | 5A | Engine management |
| F9 | 10A | Supplementary restraint system (SRS) |
| F10 | 5A | Engine management (BLF/BLR/B LY/AXX/B PY/B LX/BVX/BVY/BVZ/BWA) |
| F12 | 10A | Door function control module, left front |
| F13 | 10A | Parking aid control module |
| F14 | 10A | Assisted door closing control module relay |
| F15 | 5A | Heater/air conditioning (AC) |
| F16 | 5A | Transmission mode selection switch |
| F17 | 10A | Anti-lock brake system (ABS), parking brake control module |
| F18 | – | – |
| F19 | – | – |
| F20 | – | – |
| F21 | – | – |
| F22 | 30A | Accessories connector |
| F23 | 30A | Door function control module, left rear, door function control module, right rear |
| F24 | 30A | Assisted door closing control module, left rear |
| F25 | 30A | Assisted door closing control module, right rear |
| F26 | – | – |
| F27 | 25A | Heated seats |
| F28 | 15A | Engine management |
| F29 | 30A | Door function control module, driver, door function control module, left front |
| F30 | 20A | Parking brake control module |
| F31 | 20A | Parking brake control module |
| F32 | – | – |
| F33 | 20A | Accessories connector |
| F34 | 15A | Engine management (AXX/BLF/BLR/BLX/BLY/BPY/BVX/BVY/BVZ/BWA) |
| F35 | 20A | Cigarette lighter |
| F36 | – | – |
| F37 | – | – |
| F38 | – | – |
| F39 | 10A | Heater/air conditioning (AC), heated seats, heated wind screen waterjets, split charge relay |
| F40 | 5A | Crash control module (taxi/police) |
| F41 | 15A | Alarm system (taxi), auxiliary power sockets (glove box) – taxi, auxiliary power sockets(luggage compartment)-taxi, interior lamps-taxi, roof sign lamp-taxi, taximeter |
| F42 | 20A | Auxiliary power sockets(glove box}-taxi |
| F43 | 5A | Alarm system (taxi), auxiliary power sockets (police), auxiliary power sockets (glove box) – taxi, auxiliary power sockets (luggage com partment) -taxi |
| F44 | 20A | Alarm system (taxi), auxiliary power sockets- taxi, auxiliary power sockets (police) |
[Engine Compartment Type-1]
| Fuses Numbers | Fuses Amp Ratings | Fuses Functions |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | – | Ignition main circuits relay |
| A2 | – | – |
| A3 | – | – |
| A4 | – | – |
| F1 | 5A/15A | Transmission control module (TCM) |
| F2 | 30A | Anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| F3 | 20A | Multifunction control module 2 |
| F4 | 5A | Multifunction control module 1 |
| F5 | 20A | Horn |
| F6 | – | – |
| F7 | – | – |
| F8 | – | – |
| F9 | – | – |
| F10 | – | – |
| F11 | – | – |
| F12 | – | – |
| F13 | – | – |
| F14 | – | – |
| F15 | – | – |
| F16 | 15A | Steering column function control module |
| F17 | 10A | Instrumentation control module |
| F18 | 30A | Audio unit output amplifier |
| F19 | 15A | Audio system, navigation system |
| F20 | 5A | Aerial module, telephone |
| F21 | – | – |
| F22 | 7,5A | Telematics control module |
| F23 | 10A | Engine management |
| F24 | 10A | CAN data bus gateway control module |
| F25 | – | – |
| F26 | 10A | Engine management |
| F27 | 10A | Engine management-Diesel |
| F28 | 25A/30A | Engine management |
| F29 | 10A/15A | Engine management |
| F30 | 20A | Auxiliary heater control module |
| F31 | 30A | Windscreen wipers |
| F32 | – | – |
| F33 | – | – |
| F34 | – | – |
| F35 | – | – |
| F36 | – | – |
| F37 | – | – |
| F38 | 10A | Engine coolant blower motor control module, engine management |
| F39 | 10A | Engine management |
| F40 | 10A/15A | Engine management |
| F41 | – | – |
| F42 | – | – |
| F43 | – | – |
| F44 | – | – |
| F45 | – | – |
| F46 | – | – |
| F47 | 40A | LH headlamp, LH tail lamp, multifunction control module 1, RH front side lamp, RH tail lamp |
| F48 | 40A | LH side lamp, LH tail lamp, multifunction control module 1, RH headlamp, RH tail lamp |
| F49 | 50A | Multifunction control module 1 |
| F50 | 60A | Split charge relay |
| F51 | – | – |
| F52 | 60A | Heated rear window |
| F53 | 50A | Fascia fuse box/relay plate 1 (F40-F42), fascia fuse box/relayplate2(F39), multifunction control module 1 |
| F54 | 50A | Glow plug control module |
[Engine compartment Type-2]
| Fuses Numbers | Fuses Amp Ratings | Fuses Functions |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | – | Secondary air injection (AIR) pump relay |
| A2 | – | Ignition main circuits relay |
| F1 | 7,5A | Telematics control module |
| F2 | 30A | Anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| F3 | 20A | Multifunction control module 1 |
| F4 | 20A | Multifunction control module 2 |
| F5 | 5A | Multifunction control module 1 |
| F6 | 5A/15A | Transmission control module (TCM) |
| F7 | 15A | Audio system, navigation system |
| F8 | – | – |
| F9 | 15A | Steering column function control module |
| F10 | 20A | Engine management |
| F11 | 5A | Instrumentation control module |
| F12 | 5A | Telephone control module |
| F13 | 10A | Engine management |
| F14 | 30A | Engine management |
| F15 | 10A | CAN data bus gateway control module |
| F16 | 10A/15A | Engine management |
| F17 | – | – |
| F18 | – | – |
| F19 | 30A | Audio unit output amplifier |
| F20 | 5A/15A | Clutch position potentiometer engine management |
| F21 | 20A | Auxiliary heater control module |
| F22 | 30A | Windscreen wipers |
| F23 | 10A | Engine coolant blower motor control module, engine management |
| F24 | 10A/15A | Engine management |
| F25 | 40A | Multifunction control module 1 |
| F26 | 40A | Multifunction control module 1 |
| F27 | 60A | Heated rear window |
| F28 | 40A | Engine management-petrol |
| F29 | 50A | Multifunction control module 1 |
| F30 | 50A | Multifunction control module 1 |
[Pre-Fuse Box]
| Fuses Numbers | Fuses Amp Ratings | Fuses Functions |
|---|---|---|
| SA1 | 150A | Alternator |
| SA2 | 80A | Power steering |
| SA3 | 50A/80A | Engine coolant blower motor control module |
| SA4 | 100A | Fascia fuse box/relay plate 1 (F32-F37), fascia fuse box/relay plate 2 (F32-F37), fascia fuse box/relay plate 3 (F44/F46) |
| SA5 | 80A | Fascia fuse box/relay plate 2 (F22-F27) |
| SA6 | 50A | Fascia fuse box/relay plate 1 (F12-F17/F29-F31) |
| SA7 | 60A | Split charge relay |
| SA8 | 40A | Anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
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