In this article, we consider the fourth-generation Volkswagen Golf / Bora (mk4/A4/1J), produced from 1997 to 2004. Here you will find fuse box diagrams of Volkswagen Golf IV 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004, get information about the location of the fuse panels inside the car, and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout) and relay.
Fuse Layout Volkswagen Golf IV / Bora 1997-2004
Contents
Cigar lighter (power outlet) fuses in the Volkswagen Golf IV / Bora are the fuses #35 (12V power outlet in luggage compartment) and #41 (Cigarette lighter) in the Instrument panel fuse box.
Table of Contents
Fuse box location
Fuse box location
Instrument Panel
The fuse box is located behind the cover on the driver side edge of the instrument panel.
Fuses on the battery
These fuses are located on the battery in the engine compartment.
Relay panel
It is located at the bottom of the dashboard (on the driver’s side), behind the panel.
Additional fuses are available in the electronics module. The electronics module is located on the left side near the engine compartment partition.
On models with diesel engines, the fuses for the diesel engine heating system are located on the relay bracket in the electronics module.
Fuse box diagrams
Fuse box diagrams
Instrument Panel
Assignment of the fuses in the Instrument Panel
| № | Ampere rating [A] | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Washer nozzle heaters, glove compartment light memory seat control module |
| 2 | 10 | Turn signal lights |
| 3 | 5 | Fog light relay, instrument panel light dimmer switch |
| 4 | 5 | License plate light |
| 5 | 7,5 | Comfort system, cruise control, Climatronic, A/C, heated seat control modules, automatic day/night interior mirror, control module for multi-function steering wheel, control unit in steering wheel |
| 6 | 5 | Central locking system |
| 7 | 10 | Back-up lights, speedometer vehicle speed sensor (VSS) |
| 8 | — | Open |
| 9 | 5 | Anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 10 | 10 | Engine control module (ECM): gasoline engine |
| 10 | 5 | Engine control module (ECM): diesel engine, Model Year 2000 |
| 11 | 5 | Instrument cluster, shift lock solenoid |
| 12 | 7,5 | Data Link Connector (DLC) power supply |
| 13 | 10 | Brake tail lights |
| 14 | 10 | Interior lights, central locking system |
| 15 | 5 | Instrument cluster, transmission control module (TCM) |
| 16 | 10 | A/C clutch, after-run coolant pump |
| 17 | — | Open |
| 18 | 10 | Headlight high beam, right |
| 19 | 10 | Headlight high beam, left |
| 20 | 15 | Headlight low beam, right |
| 21 | 15 | Headlight low beam, left |
| 22 | 5 | Parking lights right, side marker right |
| 23 | 5 | Parking lights left, side marker left |
| 24* | 20 | Windshield and rear window washer pump, windshield wiper motor |
| 25 | 25 | Fresh air blower, Climatronic, A/C |
| 26 | 25 | Rear window defogger |
| 27 | 15 | Motor for rear windshield wiper |
| 28 | 15 | Fuel pump (FP) |
| 29 | 15 | Engine control module (ECM): gasoline engine |
| 29 | 10 | Engine control module (ECM): diesel engine |
| 30 | 20 | Power sunroof control module |
| 31 | 20 | Transmission control module (TCM) |
| 32 | 10 | Injectors: gasoline engine |
| 32 | 15 | Injectors: diesel engine |
| 33 | 20 | Headlight washer system |
| 34 | 10 | Engine control elements |
| 35 | 30 | 12 V power outlet (in luggage compartment) |
| 36 | 15 | Fog lights |
| 37 | 10 | Terminal (86S) on radio, Instrument cluster |
| 38 | 15 | Central locking system (with power windows), luggage compartment light, remote/fuel tank door, motor to unlock rear lid |
| 39 | 15 | Emergency flashers |
| 40 | 20 | Dual tone horn |
| 41 | 15 | Cigarette lighter |
| 42 | 25 | Radio |
| 43 | 10 | Engine control elements |
| 44 | 15 | Heated seats |
| * on the electrical diagrams is denoted by number 224 |
Fuses on the battery
Assignment of the fuses on the battery
| № | Ampere rating [A] | Description |
|---|---|---|
| S162 | 50 | Glow plugs (coolant) |
| S163 | 50 | Fuel pump (FP) relay/glow plug relay |
| S164 | 40 | Coolant tan control (FC) control module/coolant fan |
| S177 | 90/110 (120/150) | Generator (GEN) |
| S178 | 30 | ABS (hydraulic pump) |
| S179 | 30 | ABS |
| S180 | 30 | Coolant fan |
Relay panel
| № | Amp | Component |
|---|---|---|
| Fuses on relay plate | ||
| A | – | Seat adjustment fuse |
| B | – | Fuses for V192 – Vacuum pump for brakes (from May 2002) |
| C | – | Window regulator fuse, central locking and heated exterior mirror (only models with convenience system and window regulator) |
| Relay on relay plate | ||
| 1 | J4 – Dual tone horn relay (53) | |
| 2 | J59 – X-contact relief relay (18) J59 – X-contact relief relay (100) | |
| 3 | Vacant | |
| 4 | J17 – Fuel pump relay (409) J52 – Glow plug relay (103) | |
| V/VI | J31 – Automatic intermittent wash and wipe relay, without headlight washer system (377), -with headlight washer system (389), -with rain sensor (192) | |
| Relay and fuses on the additional relay carrier above the relay plate, left-handdrive vehicles | ||
| 1 | Vacant | |
| 2 | J398 – Rear lid remote release relay (79) J546 – Rear lid remote release control unit (407) |
|
| 3 | Vacant | |
| 4 | J5 – Fog light relay (53) | |
| 5 | J453 – Multifunction steering wheel control unit (450) | |
| 6 | J453 – Multifunction steering wheel control unit (450) | |
| 7 | J508 – Brake light suppression relay (206) | |
| 8 | J99 – Heated exterior mirror relay (53) J541 – Coolant shut-off valve relay (53) |
|
| 9 | J17 – Fuel pump relay, four-wheel-diesel, (53) | |
| 10 | J17 – Fuel pump relay (pre-supply pump) (167) | |
| 11 | J226 – Starter inhibitor and reversing light relay (175) | |
| 12 | J317 – Terminal 30 voltage supply relay (109) | |
| 13 | J151 – Continued coolant circulation relay (53) | |
| D | – | Vacant |
| E | – | Vacant |
| F | 15A | S30 – Rear window wiper single fuse (from December 2005), S144 – Anti-theft alarm system central locking fuse (ATA turn signal) |
| G | 15A | S111 – Anti-theft alarm system fuse (ATA horn) |
| Relay and fuses on the additional relay carrier above the relay plate, right-handdrive vehicles | ||
| 1 | J453 – Multifunction steering wheel control unit (450) | |
| 2 | J453 – Multifunction steering wheel control unit (450) | |
| 3 | J5 – Fog light relay (53) | |
| 4 | Vacant | |
| 5 | J398 – Rear lid remote release relay (79) J546 – Rear lid remote release control unit (407) |
|
| 6 | Vacant | |
| 7 | J151 – Continued coolant circulation relay (53) | |
| 8 | J317 – Terminal 30 voltage supply relay (109) | |
| 9 | J226 – Starter inhibitor and reversing light relay (175) | |
| 10 | J17 – Fuel pump relay (pre-supply pump) (167) | |
| 11 | J17 – Fuel pump relay, four-wheel-diesel, (53) | |
| 12 | J99 – Heated exterior mirror relay (53) J541 – Coolant shut-off valve relay (53) J193 – Cigarette lighter relay (53) |
|
| 13 | J508 – Brake light suppression relay (206) | |
| D | 15A | S144 – Anti-theft alarm system central locking fuse (ATA turn signal) |
| E | 15A | S111 – Anti-theft alarm system fuse (ATA horn) S30 – Rear window wiper single fuse (from December 2005) |
| F | – | Vacant |
| G | – | Vacant |
