In this article, we consider the fourth-generation Volkswagen Passat (B5/3B, B5.5/3BG), produced from 1997 to 2006. Here you will find fuse box diagrams of Volkswagen Passat 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005, get information about the location of the fuse panels inside the car, and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout) and relay.
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Fuse Layout Volkswagen Passat B5 1997-2005
Contents
Cigar lighter (power outlet) fuse in the Volkswagen Passat B5 is the fuse #33, #17 (From May 2002) in the Instrument panel fuse box, and fuses “A”, “B” in the Auxiliary relay panel above relay panel.
Table of Contents
Instrument Panel Fuse Box
Instrument Panel Fuse Box
Fuse box location
The fuse panel is located behind the cover on the driver’s side edge of the instrument panel.
Fuse box diagram (Prior to May 2002)
Assignment of the fuses in the Instrument Panel (Prior to May 2002)
| № | Amp | Circuits protected |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 A | Heated washer nozzle |
| 2 | 10 A | Turn signal system |
| 3 | 5 A | Light for glove compartment, air conditioning |
| 4 | 5 A | License plate light |
| 5 | 10 A | Instrument cluster, heated seats, cruise control test plug, air conditioning |
| 6 | 5A | Comfort module comfort system |
| 7 | 10 A | ABS |
| 8 | 5 A | Automatic headlight beam adjusting, telephone system |
| 9 | – | free |
| 10 | 5 A | CD-Changer Unit |
| 11 | 5 A | Cruise control by automatic transmission |
| 12 | 10 A | B+ (battery positive voltage) for on board diagnostic (OBD) |
| 13 | 10 A | Brake lights |
| 14 | 10 A | Comfort module system |
| 15 | 10 A | Instr. cluster, air conditioning, automatic transmission |
| 16 | – | free |
| 17 | 10 A | Navigation |
| 18 | 10 A | Right headlight, high beam |
| 19 | 10 A | Left headlight, high beam |
| 20 | 10 A | Right headlight, low beam |
| 21 | 10 A | Right headlight, low beam |
| 22 | 5 A | Park-light, right |
| 23 | 5 A | Park-light, left |
| 24 | 25 A | Wiper system |
| 25 | 30 A | Fresh air blower recirculating control |
| 26 | 30 A | Rear window defogger |
| 27 | 15 A | Rear window wiper system |
| 28 | 15 A | Fuel pump(FP) |
| 29 | 20 A | Engine control |
| 30 | 20 A | Sunroof |
| 31 | 15 A | Back up lights, cruise control |
| 32 | 20 A | Engine control |
| 33 | 15 A | Cigarette lighter |
| 34 | 15 A | Engine control, injectors |
| 35 | 30 A | Trailer socket |
| 36 | 15 A | Fog lights |
| 37 | 20 A | Radio system |
| 38 | 15 A | Comfort System |
| 39 | 15 A | Emergency flasher system |
| 40 | 25 A | Dual horn |
| 41 | – | free |
| 42 | – | free |
| 43 | – | free |
| 44 | 30 A | Heated seats |
Fuse box diagram (From May 2002)
Assignment of the fuses in the Instrument Panel (From May 2002)
| № | Amp | Circuits protected |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Heated washer nozzle |
| 2 | 10 | Turn signal system |
| 3 | – | Not used |
| 4 | 5 | License plate light |
| 5 | 10 | Power Seats, air conditioning, telematics, Multi-Function Steering Wheel, Power sunroof, mirror adjustment, HomeLink |
| 6 | 5 | Comfort module comfort system |
| 7 | 10 | ABS, Cruise Control system, Engine Control Unit |
| 8 | 5 | Automatic headlight beam adjusting |
| 9 | 5 | Parking aid |
| 10 | 5 | CD-Changer Unit, Telematics, Multi-Function Steering Wheel, Navigation, Radio |
| 11 | 5 | Power Seats with Memory |
| 12 | 10 | B+ (battery positive voltage) for Data Link Connector (DLC) |
| 13 | 10 | Brake lights |
| 14 | 10 | Comfort module system |
| 15 | 10 | Instr. cluster, air conditioning, automatic transmission |
| 16 | 5 | ABS, Steering Angle Sensor |
| 17 | 10 / 15 | Power outlet, Telematics |
| 18 | 10 | Right headlight, high beam |
| 19 | 10 | Left headlight, high beam |
| 20 | 15 | Right headlight, low beam |
| 21 | 15 | Left headlight, low beam |
| 22 | 5 | Parklight, right |
| 23 | 5 | Parklight, left |
| 24 | 25 | Wiper system |
| 25 | 30 | Fresh air blower, recirculating control, air conditioning, Power sunroof |
| 26 | 30 | Rear window defogger |
| 27 | 15 | Rear window wiper system |
| 28 | 20 | Fuelpump (FP) |
| 29 | 20 | Engine Control Unit, Coolant Fan |
| 30 | 20 | Sunroof |
| 31 | 15 | Back-up lights, cruise control system, automatic transmission, Mirror adjustments, diagnostic |
| 32 | 20 | Engine Control Module (ECM), cruise control system |
| 33 | 15 | Cigarette lighter |
| 34 | 15 | Engine Control Module (ECM), injectors |
| 35 | 30 | Trailer socket |
| 36 | 15 | Fog lights |
| 37 | 20 | Radio system, Navigation |
| 38 | 15 | Comfort module system |
| 39 | 15 | Emergency flasher system |
| 40 | 25 | Dual horn |
| 41 | 25 | Telematics |
| 42 | 25 | ABS |
| 43 | 15 | Engine Control Module (ECM) |
| 44 | 30 | Heated seats |
Relay Panel
Relay Panel
| № | Ampere rating [A] | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay (167), engine code BDP |
| 2 | — | Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Relay (373), (100) |
| 3 | — | Motronic Engine Control Module Power Supply Relay (429), (219) Auxiliary Engine Coolant (EC) Pump Relay (53), (411) |
| B | 10 | Fuse for Injectors (S116) |
| B | 5 | Fuse for Auxiliary Engine Coolant (EC) Pump |
| D | 50 | Fuse for Secondary Air Pump (S130) |
| E | 40 | Fuse for Ignition coil termial (S115) |
| F | 5 | Engine control Module (ECM) Fuse (S102) |
| G | 10 | Engine Electronics Fuse (S282) |
Auxiliary relay panel behind relay panel
Auxiliary relay panel behind relay panel
| № / A | Electronic component |
|---|---|
| Relay: | |
| 1 | Not used |
| 2 | Not used |
| 3 | Coolant Fan Control (FC) Relay 80 W (373) |
| 4 | Not used |
| 5 | First Speed Coolant Fan Control (FC) Relay (373) |
| 6 | Coolant Fan Control (FC) Relay (373) |
| 7 | Relay for ABS with ESP (373) |
| 8 | Coolant Fan Control (FC) Relay (370) |
| Fuses: | |
| 30A | ABS Hydraulic Pump Fuse |
| 30A | Power Window Fuse |
| 30A / 40A / 60A | Coolant Fan Fuse |
| 5A | Coolant Fan Fuse |
| 30A / 50A | ABS Hydraulic Pump Fuse |
| 30A | Power Seat Circuit Breaker – Passenger’s Seat |
| 30A | Power Seat Circuit Breaker – Driver’s Seat |
| 30A | Alarm System with Anti-Theft warning system – Telematics |
| 15A | Alarm System with Anti-Theft warning system |
| * Numbers in parentheses indicate production control number stamped on relay housing. |
Auxiliary relay panel above relay panel
Auxiliary relay panel above relay panel
Auxiliary relay panel above relay panel
| № | Amp | Electronic component |
|---|---|---|
| Relay arrangement on thirteenfold auxiliary relay panel above relay panel | ||
| 1 | Coolant Fan Control (FC)-A/C Relay (373) | |
| 2 | Sun-Roof Relay (79) | |
| 3 | A/C Clutch Relay (267) A/C Clutch Relay (384) |
|
| 4 | Daytime Running Lights Change-Over Relay (173) | |
| 5 | Taxi Alarm Relay High Beam Headlight Relay Emergency Flasher Relay |
|
| 6 | Selector Lever Light Relay | |
| 7 | Fog Light Relay (381) | |
| 8 | Control Module for Multi-function steering wheel (451) Control Module for Multi-function steering wheel (452) |
|
| 9 | Control Module for Multi-function steering wheel (451) Control Module for Multi-function steering wheel (452) |
|
| 10 | Brake Booster Relay (373) | |
| 11 | Taxi Alarm Relay Emergency Flasher Relay (200) |
|
| 12 | Dual Horn Relay (53) Taxi Alarm Relay |
|
| 13 | Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Relay (175) Starting Interlock Relay-Clutch Position (53) |
|
| Fuses at thirteenfold relay-panel | ||
| A | 25 | Fuse for Taxi |
| B | 20 | Fuse for Taxi |
| B | 10 | High Beam Headlight left, |
| C | 15 | Fuse for Brake System Vacuum Pump |
| D | 20 | Fuse for Power Outlet (12 V) Rear Console |
| E | 5 | Fuse for Taxi |
| E | 10 | High Beam Headlight right, |
| Relay locations on relay panel | ||
| 1a | Dual Horn Relay (53) | |
| 2b | Load Reduction Relay (370) | |
| 3c | Not used | |
| 4d | Fuel Pump (FP) Relay (372) (409) | |
| V | Wiper/Washer Intermittent Relay (377) (389) Wiper/Washer Intermittent Relay/Rainsensor (192) |
|
| VI | Wiper/Washer Intermittent Relay (377) (389) Wiper/Washer Intermittent Relay/Rainsensor (192) |
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| Fuses on relay panel | ||
| A | 20 | Fuse for 12v socket I in luggage compartment |
| B | 20 | Fuse for 12v socket II in luggage compartment |
| C | 10 | Fuse for Taxi |
| * Numbers in parentheses indicate production control number stamped on relay housing. |
