Volkswagen Passat B6 (2005-2010) – fuse box
Volkswagen Passat B6 – fuse box diagram
Year of production: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010.
The cigarette lighter fuse (power socket) on the Volkswagen Passat B6 (2005-2010) is the fuses in the passenger compartment:
Left
Type 1 – Depending on the year of manufacture, a 38 or 41 15A fuse is responsible for the lighter.
Type 2 – In this version, the fuse number 41, 20A is responsible for the lighter. And for additional sockets – 42 by 15A.
Right
Fuse number 35, 20A is responsible for the cigarette lighter.
System
- Passenger’s side fuse box in the instrument panel
- The box next to the battery
- The box behind the upholstery in the trunk
- Driver’s side fuse box in instrument panel
- Relay boxes
- Fuse and relay box under the hood
- Main fuse box
Engine compartment
The fuse and relay box is located on the left side of the engine compartment and is divided into 2 sections: the mounting box and the high power main fuse section.
Type 1
Description
| 1 | 5 / 15A Automatic gearbox control unit;Mechatronic unit DSG. |
| 2 | ABS 30A control unit |
| 3 | 20A Convenience Central Control Unit (up to April 2006);
Trailer recognition control unit (from May 2006). |
| 4 | 5A Onboard supply control unit |
| 5 | 20A Audible signal |
| 6 | 20A Ignition coils with output stages |
| 7 | 15A Fuel pressure regulator;
5A Clutch pedal position sensor. |
| 8 | 10A Radiator fan controller;
Timing valve; Ejection pump valve; Intake manifold flap valve. |
| 9 | 5A Circulation pump relay |
| 10 | 10A Power relay 2 Motronic;
Lambda probe heating element. |
| 11 | 25 / 30A Engine control unit |
| 12 | Not used |
| 13 | Not used |
| 14 | Not used |
| 15 | Circulation pump 10A |
| 16 | 5A Steering column control unit |
| 17 | 5A Instrument cluster control unit |
| 18 | 30A Amplifier, control unit for special vehicles |
| 19 | 15 / 20А Main unit;
Control unit with display of the radio navigation system. |
| 20 | 20A Cell phone;
TV; Digital satellite. |
| 21 | 10A TV tuner;Digital satellite tuner. |
| 22 | 7.5A Multimedia system control unit |
| 23 | 10A Radiator fan control unit;
5A Magnetic field sensor for compass. |
| 24 | 5 / 10A data bus diagnostic interface |
| 25 | Not used |
| 26 | 10A Engine control unit;
Motronic power relay. |
| 27 | Not used |
| 28 | Not used |
| 29 | Not used |
| 30 | 20A Auxiliary heater control unit |
| 31 | 30A wiper motor control unit |
| 32 | 10A boost pressure valve |
| 33 | 15A Fuel pressure regulator;
Lambda probe heating element. |
| 34 | Not used |
| 35 | 20A Relay for auxiliary heater operation |
| 36 | Not used |
| 37 | Not used |
| 38 | Not used |
| 39 | Not used |
| 40 | Not used |
| 41 | Not used |
| 42 | Not used |
| 43 | Not used |
| 44 | 10A Fuel system diagnostic pump |
| 45 | Lambda probe 10A |
| 46 | 10A Lambda probe 1 heating element downstream of the catalyst |
| 47 | 40A Onboard power control unit, dipped beam, side lamps |
| 48 | 40A Onboard power control unit, dipped beam, side lamps |
| 49 | Onboard supply control unit -J519- (supply to terminal 15) |
| 50 | 60A Second battery charging relay |
| 51 | Not used |
| 52 | 60A Heated windshield element |
| 53 | 50A Onboard supply control unit, left fuse box |
| 54 | 50А Auxiliary air supply engine, glow plug relay |
Relay
A1 – supply voltage of the terminals of relay 30;
A2 – A4 – reserve.
Type 2
Description
| 1 | 7.5A Multimedia system control unit |
| 2 | ABS 30A control unit |
| 3 | 20A sound signal;Onboard supply control unit. |
| 4 | 20A Convenience Central Control Unit (up to April 2006);
25A Trailer recognition system control unit (from May 2006). |
| 5 | 5A Battery monitoring control unit, on-board power control unit |
| 6 | 5A Automatic gearbox control unit;
15A mechatronic unit for DSG gearbox. |
| 7 | 15A Control unit with display for TV and radio navigation systems;
Main unit; Control unit with display for radio navigation system; 30A Voltage stabilizer. |
| 8 | 30A Mechatronic unit for DSG gearbox |
| 9 | 5A Steering column control unit |
| 10 | 20A Fuel pump relay (diesel only);
Glow plug control unit; Ignition coils with an output stage (cylinders 1 – 4). |
| 11 | 5A Control unit in the instrument cluster (only vehicles with Start-Stop system) |
| 12 | 5A Control unit to control the electronics of the mobile phone, Antenna, TV tuner, Digital satellite. |
| 13 | 10A Motronic power relay;
Cl. 30 power relay, engine control unit. |
| 14 | 25 / 30A Engine control unit |
| 15 | 5 / 10A data bus diagnostic interface |
| 16 | 5A Secondary air pump relay;
10A Exhaust gas recirculation valve; Solenoid valve to limit boost pressure; Lambda probe heater. |
| 17 | 10A Fuel tank shut-off valve;
40A Low heat output relay (from November 2006). |
| 18 | 5A Heating relay;
10A Coolant circulation pump after engine shutdown; 30A Reducing agent heating system control unit. |
| 19 | 30A amplifier |
| 20 | 5A Additional fuel pump relay;
Radiator fan control unit; Glow plug control unit; 10A Clutch pedal position sensor; Variable valve timing 1; 15A Fuel pressure regulator. |
| 21 | 20A Auxiliary heater control unit |
| 22 | 30A wiper motor control unit |
| 23 | 5A Magnetic field sensor for compass;
Glow plug controller; 10A Electronically controlled engine cooling thermostat; a; Radiator fan controller; Air / Intake Flap Motor; Lambda probe with heating element; Timing and manifold. |
| 24 | 10 / 15A Nitric oxide emission sensor control unit;
Lambda probe heater. |
| 25 | 40A Onboard supply control unit;
Dipped beam; Traffic lights; Dimensions. |
| 26 | 40A Onboard supply control unit;
Dipped beam; Traffic lights; Dimensions. |
| 27 | 60A Heated windshield element |
| 28 | 40 / 50A Secondary air pump motor;
Glow plug control unit. |
| 29 | 50A Onboard supply control unit;
Contact discharge relay X. |
| 30 | 50A Onboard supply control unit |
Main fuse box
High-power fuses in the form of fuses.
Type 1
Description
| 1 | 150 / 180A – Generator |
| 2 | 80A Electric motor for electric power steering |
| 3 | 50 / 80A radiator fan control unit |
| 4 | 80 / 100A Thermal fuse 1 seat adjustment, left and right fuse box |
| 5 | Right fuse box 80A (up to April 2008);
Driver seat adjustment thermal fuse 1. |
| 6 | 80 / 100A Left and right fuse box |
| 7 | ABS 40A control unit |
Type 2
Description
| 1 | 150A – Generator |
| 2 | 80A Electric motor for electric power steering |
| 3 | 50 / 80A radiator fan control unit |
| 4 | 60A Thermal fuse 1 Seat adjustment, left and right fuse boxes |
| 5 | 60 / 80A Thermal fuse 1 seat adjustment, left and right fuse box |
| 6 | 80 / 100A Left and right fuse box |
| 7 | 60А Second battery charging cable;
100А – heating element for additional air heater; Relay for high heating power. |
| 8 | ABS 40A control unit |
On diesel vehicles, the glow plug control unit is located under the fuse and relay box.
Passenger compartment
Driver’s side fuse box
It is located on the left edge of the instrument panel.
Description – Type 1
Mainly used until April 2008.
| 1 | 10A diagnostic connector |
| 2 | 5A ASR and ESP off key;
AUTO HOLD button. |
| 3 | 5A Power steering |
| 4 | 5A brake light switch |
| 5 | 10A Headlight leveling controller, headlight leveling actuator motor, left headlight control unit |
| 6 | 5A Trailer recognition control unit |
| 7 | 5A Instrument cluster control unit, data bus diagnostic interface |
| 8 | 5A Rear window curtain switch (up to May 2005);
Garage door opener control panel (up to May 2005); Rear curtain control unit (up to May 2005); Electrochromic interior rearview mirror. |
| 9 | 10A All-wheel drive controller |
| 10 | 5A Motronic power relay;Engine control unit. |
| 11 | 5A Emergency data recorder key;
A mirror with a taximeter; Tachograph. |
| 12 | 10A Driver’s door control;
Rear right door control unit (from May 2006). |
| 13 | 10A Light switch, diagnostic connector |
| 14 | 5A Electronic steering column lock control unit |
| 15 | 5A Onboard power control unit, front courtesy lamp |
| 16 | 10A Electronic ignition lock |
| 17 | 10A Transceiver module 1 for interior monitoring system or additional heater;
Rain and light sensor; Vehicle tilt sensor; Alarm siren. |
| 18 | Not used |
| 19 | Not used |
| 20 | Not used |
| 21 | Not used |
| 22 | 10A Air mass meter;5A Electric fuel pump relay 2. |
| 23 | 10A Heater resistor for crankcase ventilation system (cold climate version) |
| 24 | 5 / 20A Switch for reversing lights;
Multi-function switch; Automatic gearbox control unit; Mechatronic unit for DSG gearbox. |
| 25 | 10A injectors (up to November 2005);10A Control panel for garage door opener (up to April 2006). |
| 26 | 10A Rear window blind switch (from May 2005);
Rear roller shutter controller (from May 2005). |
| 27 | 5A Fresh air blower relay;Climatronic control unit. |
| 28 | 20A Trailer recognition control unit (from May 2006) |
| 29 | 20A Trailer recognition controller (left rear sidelight, brake light, right / left turn signal) (up to April 2006);
Electromechanical parking brake controller (from May 2006). |
| 30 | 15A Trailer detector controller;Electromechanical parking brake controller (from May 2006). |
| 31 | 15 / 25A Trailer recognition controller (up to April 2006) (from May 2006);
Fuel pump control unit and its relay. |
| 32 | 30A Onboard supply control unit (heated rear window) |
| 33 | 20A Control for sliding sunroof |
| 34 | 15A booster fuel pump |
| 35 | 25 / 30A Relay for headlight cleaning system;
Headlight washer pump. |
| 36 | 20A Relay for auxiliary heater operation (except vehicles with Climatronic) |
| 37 | 25A Front seat heating control unit |
| 38 | 15A Trailer recognition control unit (from May 2006);
Lighter (up to April 2006), Rear cigarette lighter – (up to April 2006). |
| 39 | 5 / 40A Fresh air blower control unit (Climatronic);
Air conditioning control unit. |
| 40 | 5A light switch |
| 41 | 15A Lighter (from May 2006), Rear cigarette lighter (from May 2006);
40A Blower and its relay (up to April 2006). |
| 42 | 15A Pump and electric motor for windscreen and rear window washers |
| 43 | 20A Auxiliary heater control unit |
| 44 | 20A Relay for auxiliary heater operation |
| 45 | 25A 12V socket |
| 46 | 5A Walkie Talkie switch;
Engine start button. |
| 47 | 15A taximeter;
Connection points for additional equipment; Interior lighting control lamp. |
| 48 | 20A charger connection point (only for police vehicles from May 2005) |
| 49 | Not used |
Description – Type 2
The car has been produced since May 2008.
| 1 | 10A Roller shutters on the rear window |
| 2 | 5A ASR and ESP deactivation button;
AUTO HOLD button; ABS unit; Electromechanical parking brake controller. |
| 3 | 5A Light switch;
Brake light switch; Engine oil level and temperature sensor; Power steering control unit. |
| 4 | 5A Electronic damping control unit;
Trailer detection control unit; Adaptive lighting and headlight range control unit; Diagnostic connector. |
| 5 | 10A Dimmer for switches and instrument panel illumination;
Headlight range adjustment; Left headlight control unit. |
| 6 | 10A All-wheel drive controller |
| 7 | 5A Instrument cluster control unit;
Data bus diagnostic interface. |
| 8 | 10A Right headlight driver;
Right headlight range control actuator. |
| 9 | 10A Airbag control unit;
Seat occupancy recognition control unit; Passenger’s front airbag deactivation warning lamp. |
| 10 | 10A Tiptronic switch;
Air mass meter; Fuel pump control unit; Fuel pump control unit; Motronic power relay; Engine control unit. |
| 11 | 5A Emergency data recorder key;
A mirror with a taximeter; Tachograph. |
| 12 | 10A Driver’s door control unit;
Front passenger’s door control unit. |
| 13 | 10A Light switch;
Diagnostic connector. |
| 14 | Alarm siren 10A |
| 15 | 5A Onboard supply control unit;
Front ceiling lamp. |
| 16 | 10A Electronic ignition lock;
Electronic steering column lock control unit. |
| 17 | 5A Electromechanical parking brake button;
ABS unit. |
| 18 | 10A Heater resistor for crankcase ventilation system (cold climate version) |
| 19 | 7.5A Adaptive cruise control control unit;
Parking assist control unit; Lane departure warning control unit; Parking assist control unit. |
| 20 | 5A Garage door opener control panel |
| 21 | 10A Electrochromic interior rear-view mirror;
Seat heating switch; High pressure sensor; Air pollution sensor; Fresh air blower relay; Washer nozzles heating resistor; Air conditioning control unit; Voltage monitoring relay. |
| 22 | 20A Electromechanical parking brake control unit |
| 23 | 15A Trailer recognition control unit |
| 24 | 20A Electromechanical parking brake control unit |
| 25 | 20A Trailer recognition control unit |
| 26 | 15A Electronic damping control system control unit |
| 27 | 15 / 20A Fuel pump relay |
| 28 | 10A Rear door control unit;Central control unit of the Convenience system. |
| 29 | 25A Rear seat heating control unit |
| 30 | 20A Control for sliding sunroof |
| 31 | 30A Inverter with socket, 12V – 230V |
| 32 | 30A Onboard supply control unit (heated rear window) |
| 33 | 30A Headlight cleaning system relay;
Headlight washer pump. |
| 34 | 25A Front seat heating control unit |
| 35 | 30A Rear door control |
| 36 | 15A Seat lumbar support adjustment switch;
Seat angle adjustment button; Backrest adjustment button. |
| 37 | 10A Magnetic field sensor for compass;
Rain and light sensor; Vehicle tilt sensor; Reversing camera control unit; Climatronic control unit; Radio signal receiver for additional water heater; Voltage monitoring relay. |
| 38 | 40A Supply fan relay;
Supply fan control unit; Climatronic. |
| 39 | 15A Multi-function switch (only for vehicles with 6-speed automatic transmission);
Automatic gearbox control unit; Reverse lamp switch; Mechatronic unit for DSG gearbox. |
| 40 | 15A Second battery charge relay;
Washer pump; Rear window wiper motor. |
| 41 | Cigarette lighter 20A |
| 42 | 15A 12V socket |
| 43 | 20A Auxiliary heater controller (only with second battery) |
| 44 | 30A Driver and passenger door control |
| 45 | 20А Relay for operation in autonomous heater mode (only in the presence of a second battery) |
| 46 | Not used |
| 47 | 10A Telephone transceiver (only vehicles with Start-Stop system) |
| 48 | 5A Control unit in the instrument cluster (only vehicles with Start-Stop system) |
| 49 | Not used |
Passenger side fuse box
Located on the right edge of the dashboard.
Type 1
Description
| 1 | 5A Magnetic field sensor for compass (vehicles from May 2005 only) |
| 2 | 5A Electromechanical parking brake controller, ABS controller |
| 3 | 5A Magnetic field sensor for compass (vehicles up to April 2006 only);
Parking assist controller. |
| 4 | 5A Adaptive cruise control unit |
| 5 | 10A Right headlight control unit (only for headlamps with gas discharge lamps) |
| 6 | 5A Tiptronic switch |
| 7 | 5A Control unit for adaptive lighting and headlamp range control (only for headlamps with gas discharge lamps) |
| 8 | 5A high pressure sensor;
Engine oil level sensor; Temperature sensor. |
| 9 | 10A Warning lamp for disabling the front passenger airbag;
Airbag control unit; Seat occupancy recognition control unit. |
| 10 | 5A Fuel pump control unit |
| 11 | Not used |
| 12 | 10A Front passenger door control unit;Rear right door control unit (vehicles up to April 2006 only). |
| 13 | 10A Parking assist controller (vehicles up to April 2006 only) |
| 14 | 5A Reversing camera control unit (vehicles as of November 2007 only) |
| 15 | 5A Climatronic control unit;Air conditioning control unit. |
| 16 | 5A Tiptronic switch |
| 17 | 5A Electromechanical parking brake warning lamp;ABS control unit. |
| 18 | Not used |
| 19 | Not used |
| 20 | Not used |
| 21 | Not used |
| 22 | 30A Inverter with socket, 12V – 230V |
| 23 | 30A Rear door control |
| 24 | 30A Door closer for rear left door (Variant) |
| 25 | 30A Rear right door closer control unit (Variant) |
| 26 | Not used |
| 27 | 25A Rear seat heating control unit |
| 28 | 15A Fuel pump control unit (vehicles up to April 2006 only) |
| 29 | 30A Driver and passenger door control |
| 30 | 20A Electromechanical parking brake control unit (vehicles up to April 2006 only);
Central control unit of the comfort system (only vehicles from May 2006 to October 2006) |
| 31 | 20A Electromechanical parking brake control unit (vehicles up to April 2006 only);
15A Fuel pump controller. |
| 32 | Not used |
| 33 | 20A 12V socket (vehicles up to April 2006 only) |
| 34 | 15A Fuel pump control unit |
| 35 | 20A cigarette lighter (vehicles up to April 2006 only) |
| 36 | Not used |
| 37 | Not used |
| 38 | 15A 12V socket (vehicles from May 2006 only) |
| 39 | 10A Seat heating regulator;
Climatronic control unit; Second battery charge relay; Washer jet heater. |
| 40 | 5A Emergency data recorder (only vehicles made by taxi up to May 2005) |
| 41 | 15A Taximeter;
A mirror with a taximeter; Key illumination lamp when the alarm is on; Connection point in glove box and trunk. |
| 42 | 20A Glove compartment connection point (only vehicles made by taxi up to May 2005) |
| 43 | 5A remote remote control alarm taxis;
Connection point in glove box and trunk. |
| 44 | 10A Remote control unit with anti-theft alarm, 12V socket |
Type 2
Used from May 2008.
Description
| 1 | 30A Trunk lid 2 control unit (variant only) |
| 2 | 30A Trunk lid control unit (variant only) |
| 3 | Not used |
| 4 | Not used |
| 5 | Reserved for special vehicles |
| 6 | Reserved for special vehicles |
| 7 | Reserved for special vehicles |
| 8 | Reserved for special vehicles |
| 9 | Reserved for special vehicles |
| 10 | Not used |
| 11 | Not used |
| 12 | Not used |
Relay boxes
They are located under the dashboard on the driver’s side. There is also an on-board power control unit.
Description
| V1 | Terminal 15 power supply relay, (460) |
| V2 | Free |
| VZ | Free |
| B4 | Relay for powering terminal 30, (449) |
| B5 | Relay for heated rear window, (53) |
| B6 | Double horn relay, (449) |
| B7 | Dual Washer Pump Relay No.1 (404) |
| B8 | Dual Washer Pump Relay No.1 (404) |
| B9 | Terminal X relay, (460) |
An additional relay holder is included with the on-board power supply control unit. On vehicles with seat heating, this box is equipped with bimetallic thermal fuses for the heating elements.
Description
- Auxiliary Heater Relay, (53)
- Free
- Fresh air blower relay, (404)
- Free
- Fuel pump relay # 2, (404)
- Headlight washer relay, (53)
- Relay for powering terminal 50, (433)
- A – Reserve
- B – Reserve
- C – Thermal fuse no. 1 (30 A) to adjust the position of the driver’s seat
- D – Thermal fuse no. 2 (30 A) to adjust the position of the driver’s seat
Trunk
Description
| 1 | 30A Left and right fuse box |
| 2 | 80A Fuses in the switching unit |
| 3 | 125A Power supply for the switching unit |
| 4 | 5A Onboard supply control unit |
There may be several relay components behind the side trim on the left side of the trunk:
- 70A – Limousine;
- 60A – Variant.
