The 1st generation Volkswagen Atlas was produced in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. During this time, the model has been restyling. In some countries, this model is also known as the Volkswagen Teramont. In our post you will find a description of Volkswagen Atlas fuses and relays with fuse box diagrams, their locations and photo examples of performance. Note the cigarette lighter fuse.
The purpose of the fuses and relays may differ from the one shown and depends on the year of manufacture, configuration and country of delivery. In case of difficulty, contact your nearest dealer.
Contents
Passenger compartment
Fuse box is located at the bottom of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You need to remove the glove box to access.
Photo
Diagram
Assignment
| 1 | Not used |
| 2 | 10A Steering Column Electronics Control Module |
| 3 | 30A Rear fresh air blower control module |
| 4 | 7,5A Vehicle electrical system control module |
| 5 | 7,5A Data bus on board diagnostic interface |
| Remote Start System Relay | |
| 6 | 7,5A Selector mechanism |
| Ignition Switch Key Lock Solenoid | |
| 7 | 10A Heater and A/C controls |
| Rear A/C display control head | |
| Rear window defogger relay | |
| A/C clutch relay | |
| Tire pressure monitoring control module | |
| 8 | 7,5A Diagnostic connection |
| Electromechanical parking brake button | |
| Driving profile selection control head | |
| Rain/light recognition sensor | |
| Rotary light switch | |
| Cornering lamp and headlamp range control module | |
| Instrument panel contour illumination lamp 1 | |
| Instrument panel contour illumination lamp 2 | |
| Instrument panel contour illumination lamp 3 | |
| Garage door opener control head | |
| 9 | 7,5A Steering column electronics control module |
| Ignition/starter switch | |
| 10 | 7,5A Front information display control head |
| 11 | 40A Vehicle electrical system control module |
| 12 | 20A Information electronics control module 1 |
| 13 | Not used |
| 14 | 40A Fresh air blower control module |
| 15 | 10A Electronic steering column lock control module |
| 16 | 7,5A USB distributor |
| USB connection 1 | |
| 17 | 7,5A Instrument cluster |
| Control module for emergency call module and communication unit | |
| 18 | 7,5A Selector Mechanism |
| Peripheral Camera Control Module | |
| Rear lid handle | |
| 19 | 7,5A Access/start system interface |
| 20 | Not used |
| 21 | 15A All wheel drive control module |
| 22 | 15A Towing recognition control module |
| 23 | 30A Power sunroof control module |
| 24 | 40A Vehicle electrical system control module |
| 25 | 30A Driver Door Control Module |
| Driver side rear window regulator motor | |
| 26 | 30A Vehicle electrical system control module |
| 27 | 30A Vehicle electrical system control module |
| 28 | 25A Towing recognition control module |
| 29 | 5A Refrigerant circuit pressure sensor |
| 30 | 10A Remote Start System Relay |
| 31 | Rear lid control module |
| 32 | 10A Blind spot detection control module |
| Blind spot detection control module 2 | |
| Parking aid control module | |
| Driver assistance systems front camera | |
| Distance regulation control module | |
| 33 | 7,5A Airbag control module |
| Front passenger seat occupant detection sensor | |
| Passenger occupant detection system control module | |
| 34 | 7,5A Refrigerant Circuit Pressure Sensor |
| Switch module in instrument panel, center / Front passenger airbag -disabled- indicator lamp | |
| Interior rearview mirror | |
| Rotary light switch | |
| Sockets relay | |
| 35 | 7,5/10A Diagnostic connection |
| 36 | 7,5/10A Right front headlamp |
| 37 | 7,5/10A Left front headlamp |
| 38 | 25A Towing recognition control module |
| 39 | 30A Front Passenger’s Door Control Module |
| Passenger side rear window regulator motor | |
| 40 | 20A 12 V socket |
| 12 V socket 2 | |
| 12 V socket 3 | |
| 41 | Not used |
| 42 | 40A Vehicle electrical system control module |
| 43 | 30/40A Digital sound system control module |
| 44 | 15A Towing recognition control module |
| 45 | 15A Left front seat backrest fan 1 |
| Left front seat cushion fan 1 | |
| 46 | 7,5/30A Converter with socket, 12V-230V |
| 47 | 15A Rear window wiper motor |
| 48 | Not used |
| 49 | 7,5A Starter relay 1 |
| Starter relay 2 | |
| Remote Start System Relay | |
| 50 | 40A Rear lid control module |
| 51 | 25A Rear A/C display control head |
| 52 | Not used |
| 53 | 30A Rear window defogger relay |
The fuse number 40, 20A, is responsible for the cigarette lighter.
Relay
- R1 Relay for reducing agent metering system -J963-
- R2 –
- R3 –
- R4 Terminal 15 voltage supply relay -J329-
- R5 Heated rear window relay -J9-
- R6 Relay for power sockets -J807-
Additional fuses
Diagram
Designation
| A | Not Used |
| B | 15A Right front seat adjustment control head |
| Right front seat backrest fan 1 | |
| Right front seat cushion fan 1 | |
| C | Not Used |
| D | 7,5A USB charging socket 1 |
| E | 5A Refrigerant circuit pressure sensor |
| F | Not Used |
| G | 25A Electric trailer brake position sensor |
Engine compartment
Main fuse and relay box
The main fuse box under the hood is located on the left side of the engine compartment, next to the battery.
Consists of 2 sections: a communication section with fuses and relays, and a section for high power fuses.
Photo
Diagram
Allocation
| SBJ | 125A Fuses Supply (On Fuse Panel C): №4, 12, 14, 22, 38, 40, 42, 46, 51, 53. |
| Sockets relay | |
| Power supply relay terminal 15 | |
| Front passenger power seat adjustment circuit breaker 1 | |
| Trailer circuit breaker | |
| SBG | 400A Generator with voltage regulator |
| 508 | Threaded Connection – terminal 30 (on electronics box) / Battery |
| SBE | 80A Power steering control module |
| SBK | 80A Fuses Supply (On Fuse Panel C): №3, 15, 19, 21, 23, 28, 30, 43, 45, 50 |
| SBL | 80A Radiator fan |
| SB1 | 25/40A ABS control module |
| SB2 | 60A ABS control module |
| SB3 | 15A Engine control module |
| SB4 | 10A Fuel tank leak detection control module |
| Radiator fan (Radiator fan control module, Radiator fan) | |
| Oil level thermal sensor | |
| Coolant shut-off valve | |
| Camshaft adjustment valve 1 | |
| Coolant circulation valve | |
| Intake manifold runner control valve | |
| Exhaust camshaft adjustment valve 1 | |
| EVAP canister purge regulator valve 1 | |
| Turbocharger Recirculation Valve | |
| Oil Pressure Regulation Valve | |
| Piston Cooling Nozzle Control Valve | |
| Coolant regulation valve | |
| SB5 | 10A Engine component power supply relay |
| Cylinders 1-4 exhaust cam actuators A&B | |
| SB6 | 5/7,5A Brake Lamp Switch |
| SB7 | 7,5/10/15A Radiator shutter motor |
| Fuel Tank Leak Detection Control Module | |
| Heater support pump | |
| Cylinder block coolant valve | |
| Positive crankcase ventilation heating element | |
| Coolant recirculation pump | |
| Transmission Coolant Valve | |
| Coolant shut-off valve | |
| SB8 | 15A Oxygen sensor 1 after catalytic converter / Heater for oxygen sensor 1 after catalytic converter |
| Oxygen sensor 2 after catalytic converter / Heater for oxygen sensor 2 after catalytic converter | |
| Oxygen Sensor 1 Before Catalytic Converter / Oxygen sensor heater | |
| SB9 | 10/20A Ignition coil 1-6 with power output stage |
| Heater Support Pump | |
| EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 | |
| Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 | |
| Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 | |
| SB10 | 20A Fuel pump control module |
| SB11 | Not used |
| SB12 | Not used |
| SB13 | 30A Transmission control module |
| SB14 | 40/60A Windshield defogger relay |
| SB15 | 15A Horn relay |
| SB16 | 20A Engine component power supply relay |
| Ignition Coil 1-4 with Power Output Stage | |
| SB17 | 7,5A ABS control module |
| Engine control module | |
| Motronic engine control module power supply relay | |
| SB18 | 5/7,5A Battery monitoring control module |
| Data bus on board diagnostic interface | |
| SB19 | 30A Wiper motor relay 1 |
| Wiper motor relay 2 | |
| SB20 | 7,5/10A Garage door opener control module |
| SB21 | 15A Not used / Transmission control module |
| SB22 | 5/7,5A Engine control module |
| SB23 | 30A Starter |
| SB24 | Not used |
| SB25 | Not used |
| SB26 | Not used |
| SB27 | Not used |
| SB28 | Not used |
| SB29 | Not used |
| SB30 | Not used |
| SB31 | Not used |
| SB32 | Not used |
| SB33 | Not used |
| SB34 | Not used |
| SB35 | Not used |
| SB36 | Not used |
| SB37 | 20A Auxiliary heater control module |
| SB38 | Not used |
Relay
- R1 Starter relay 1 -J906-
- R2 Starter relay 2 -J907-
- R3 Horn relay -J413-
- R4 High heat output relay -J360-
- R5 Main relay -J271- (petrol) / Terminal 30 voltage supply relay -J317- (diesel)
- R6 Low heat output relay -J359- (diesel)
- R7 Automatic glow period control unit -J179- (petrol)
- R8 Engine component current supply relay -J757- (2.0l petrol engine)
- R9 Heated windscreen relay -J47-
- R10 Heated windscreen relay 2 -J611-
Additional fuse box
This power fuse box is installed in the cover on the battery.
Appointment
| SA1 | 400А Generator with voltage regulator |
| SA2 | – |
| SA3 | 100А Radiator fan |
| SA4 | 80А Fuses Supply (On fuse panel C): №3, 15, 19, 21, 23, 28, 30, 43, 45, 50 |
| SA5 | 125А Fuses Supply (On fuse panel C): №4, 12, 14, 22, 38, 40, 42, 46, 51, 53. |
| Sockets relay | |
| Power supply relay terminal 15 | |
| Front passenger power seat adjustment circuit breaker 1 | |
| Trailer circuit breaker | |
| SA6 | 80А Power steering control module |
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