Fuse Box Diagrams Volkswagen Passat (B5; 1997-2001)

In this article, you will find information about the fuses of the Volkswagen Passat (B5 / Typ 3B) (models 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001), including diagrams of the fuse boxes, a list of fuses and relays, their designation, and the location of the fuse blocks within the vehicle.

Checking and Replacing Fuses in VW Passat B5

Replace the blown fuse with a fuse of the same amperage. You can recognize the blown fuse by the burnt metal strip.

Engine Compartment Fuses

The block is in protective housing for control module, in plenum, left.

A	Function
	Relay For Preheating, Low Heat Output (373)
	Relay For Preheating, High Heat Output (370)
	Power Supply (Terminal 30, B+) Relay (219)
	Secondary Air Pump Relay (203)
15A	Engine Control Module (ECM)
40A	Glow Plug Fuse - Engine
40A	Glow Plug Fuse - Engine
25A	Glow Plug Fuse - Coolant
50A	Glow Plug -2- Fuse - Coolant

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Instrument Panel Fuses

The fuse panel is located under a cover at the end of the dashboard on the driver’s side.

Fuse Box Diagram

List of fuses in the instrument panel

№	A	Function
1	5A	Heated washer nozzle
2	10A	Turn signal system
3	5A	Light for glove compartment, air conditioning, selector lever
4	5A	License plate light
5	10A	Instr. cluster, heated seats, cruise control test plug, air conditioning
6	5A	Control module comfort system
7	10A	ABS
8	5A	Automatic headlight beam adjusting, telephone system
9	10A	-
10	5A	CD changer unit
11	5A	Cruise control by automatic transmission
12	10A	B+(battery positiv voltage) for on board diagnostic (OBD)
13	10A	Brake lights
14	10A	Comfort system
15	10A	Instr. cluster, automatic transmission
16	5A	-
17	10A	Navigation
18	10A	Right headlight, high beam
19	10A	Left headlight, high beam
20	15A	Right headlight, low beam
21	15A	Left headlight, low beam
22	5A	Parklight, right
23	5A	Parklight, left
24	25A	Wiper system
25	30A	Fresh air blower, recirculating control, air conditioning
26	30A	Rear window defogger
27	15A	Rear window wiper system
28	15A	Fuel pump (FP)
29	20A	Engine control
30	20A	Sunroof
31	15A	Back-up lights, cruise control, automatic transmission
32	20A	Engine control
33	15A	Cigarette lighter
34	15A	Engine control, injectors
35	30A	Trailer socket
36	15A	Fog lights
37	20A	Radio system, telephone system
38	15A	Comfort system
39	15A	Emergency flasher system
40	25A	Dual horn
41	25A	-
42	25A	-
43	10A	-
44	30A	Heated seats

Relays under instrument panel

Relay panel

№	Function
Relay location on relay panel
1	Dual Horn Relay (204)
2	Load Reduction Relay (213)
3	-
4	Fuel Pump (FP) Relay (208)
V	Wiper/Washer Intermittent Relay (377)
VI	Wiper/Washer Intermittent Relay (377)
Fuses on relay panel
A	Fuse for socket I in luggage compartment
B	Fuse for socket II in luggage compartment
Relay arrangement on thirteenfold auxiliary relay panel above relay panel
1	Coolant Fan Control (FC) A/C Relay (214)
2	Relay for motor remote unlock rear lit (79)
3	A/C Clutch relay (267)
4	A/C Clutch control module relay (384)
5	-
6	Selector Lever Light Relay (205)
7	Fog Light Relay (381)
8	Daytime Running Lights Change-Over Relay (173)
9	-
10	Glow Plug Relay (180)
11	Change Over Relay For Speaker Radio/Telephone
12	Starting Interlock Relay-Alarm System (186)
13	Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Relay (175)
	Starting Interlock Relay-Clutch Position (204)

Auxiliary relay panel behind relay panel

№	A	Function
Relay locations on eightfold auxiliary relay panel
1		-
2		-
3		-
4		-
5		Coolant Fan Control (FC) Relay (214), 80W
		First Speed Coolant Fan Control (FC) Relay (214), 300W
6		Radiator Fan Afterrun Relay (214)
7		-
8		Second Speed Coolant Fan Control Relay(213), 300W
Fuses at eightfold auxiliary relay panel
	5A	Coolant Fan
	30A	Coolant Fan
	50A	ABS Hydraulic Pump

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