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In this article, you will find information about the fuses of the Volkswagen Polo Mk3 (Typ 6N/6KV) (models 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002), 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 Polo mk3
Caution!
Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses, and bridging a power circuit without fuses can causes fires and serious injuries.
- Never install fuses that have a higher amp rating.
- 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.
Battery Fuse Holder
Fuse Box Diagram
| № | A | Function |
|---|---|---|
| S162 | 110A | Alternator |
| S163 | 80A | Relay carrier |
| S164 | 50A | Glow plugs (engine) |
| S176 | 50A | Glow plugs (radiator fan) |
| 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) |
Instrument Panel Fuses and Relays
Fuse Box Diagram (Fuse Panel B)
| № | A | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7.5A | Turn signals |
| SB8 | 5A | ABSwith 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 | Not used | |
| SB18 | 5A | Mirror heating |
| SB19 | 15A | Horn |
| SB20 | 10A | T elephone/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 | 7.5A | 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 |
Relay Carrier
| № | Relay |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fuel pump relay (410) - petrol engines only |
| Fuel shut-off control unit (405) - diesel engines only | |
| 2 | Automatic intermittent wash/wipe and rain sensor relay (19) |
| 7 | X contact relief relay (100) |
| 8 | Heated exterior mirror relay (53) |