Volkswagen New Beetle (A4) was produced in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 with hatchback and convertible bodies. During this period, he underwent restyling. Many people confuse this car with the Beetle (beetle), but these are different models, for example, in the New Beatle, the engine is located in the front, and the trunk is in the back, respectively, and the electrical circuits are different. In this material, we will provide a designation of fuse boxes and relays for the Volkswagen New Beatle for review. Separately, we note the fuse responsible for the cigarette lighter.
The number of fuses and relays may differ from the one presented and depends on the year of manufacture and the level of electrical equipment of the vehicle. In case of difficulty, contact your nearest dealer.
Contents
Engine compartment
Relay box
An additional relay box is located under the bonnet on the bulkhead.
The following relays can be located there: switching on the secondary air pump or glow plugs. The direction indicator and alarm relay is built into the alarm switch itself. And the control unit for the electric fans of the cooling system is installed on the left side member under the battery.
Box on the battery cover
It is located on the battery cover itself.
Consists of a department of fuses and high power fuses.
Diagram
Designation
| S131 | 50A Secondary air pump |
| S132 | 50A Engine management system |
| S133 | 40 / 50A Engine cooling fan motor |
| S134 | 110A Electrical equipment |
| S138 | 110 / 150А Output “B +” of the generator |
| S162 | 30A ABS |
| S163 | 30A ABS |
| S164 | 30A Engine cooling fan motor |
Passenger compartment
Fuse box
It is located at the left end of the dashboard and is covered by a protective cover. On the reverse side of which, there should be an instruction with the current assignment of fuses.
Diagram
Assignment
| F1 | 10A Glove box lighting lamp, electric heated mirrors |
| F2 | 10A Direction indicators, alarm, headlight electrocorrector |
| F3 | 5A Fog lamp relay, dimmer |
| F4 | 5A License plate lamps |
| f5 | 7.5A Air conditioning, engine management system, electric mirrors, seat heating |
| F6 | 5A Central locking and power windows |
| f7 | 10A Reversing lamps |
| F9 | 5A ABS, motion stabilization system, traction control system |
| F10 | 15A Electronic control unit (ECU) |
| F11 | 5A Instrument panel |
| F12 | 7.5A Power supply for the diagnostic tool |
| F13 | 10A Brake lights |
| F14 | 10A Interior lamps |
| F15 | 5A Instrument panel, motion stabilization system |
| F18 | 10A Right headlight (high beam) |
| F19 | 10A Left headlight (high beam) |
| F20 | 15A Right headlight (low beam), right headlight (discharge lamp), control of headlights with discharge lamps |
| F21 | 15A Left headlight (low beam), left headlight (gas discharge lamp) |
| F22 | 5A Side light bulb (right headlight) |
| F23 | 5A Side light bulb (left headlight) |
| F24 | 20A Windshield wiper motor, washer motor |
| F25 | 25A Electric fan heater, air conditioner |
| F26 | 25A Heated rear window |
| F27 | 15A Tailgate glass wiper motor |
| F28 | 15A Fuel pump |
| F29 | 15A Electronic control unit, ignition |
| F31 | 20A automatic transmission |
| f32 | 10A Injectors |
| f34 | 10A Engine management system |
| F35 | 30A Socket 12 V |
| F36 | 15A Fog lights |
| F37 | 10A Car radio, comfort system, central locking, power windows |
| F38 | 15A Trunk lamp, central locking, fuel filler flap cover |
| F39 | 15A Alarm |
| F40 | 20A Sound signal |
| F41 | 15A Cigarette lighter fuse |
| F42 | 15A Car radio |
| f43 | 10A Engine management system |
| F44 | 15A Heated seats |
The fuse number 41, 30A, is responsible for the cigarette lighter.
Relay box
The main unit with the relay is located under the panel itself, on the driver’s side.
Photo for example
Diagram
Functions
Box R
- I Horn relay – Relay 53
- II Intermediate relay contact X – Relay 100
- III Free
- IV Fuel pump relay. Glow plug relay – Relay 409/167/103
- V Wiper relay – Relays 603, 377, 389, 192
- VI Free
- A Fuse for electric seat adjustment
- In free
- C Fuse for power windows, central locking and heated exterior mirrors
Box Z13
- Fog lamp relay – Relay 53
- Rear door remote unlock relay
- Starter lock relay
- Free
- Free
- Radio / Telephone Junction Relay – Relay 147
- Electronic speed control (EPS) relay
- External light relay
- Fuel pump relay (Syncro-diesel) and alarm control unit – TAXI
- Alarm control unit – TAXI
- Starter & Reverse Lockout Relay – Relay 175
- Relay for energizing terminal 30
- Radiator fan relay (air conditioning)
Fuses on box Z13
- D Free
- E Rear power window
- F Flashing light warning device for theft warning
- G Theft warning horn
Where is the fuse for the convertible top?
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