Volkswagen Polo (1995 – 2002) Fuse Box Diagrams and Location
This comprehensive guide includes schematics and locations for the fuse boxes of Volkswagen Polos from 1995 to 2002. Whether you’re troubleshooting an electrical problem or changing a blown fuse, this resource can help you discover the correct fuse and its location quickly and efficiently.
Fuse Box Locations
Passenger Compartment
The fuse box is located behind the cover in driver’s storage compartment.
Engine Compartment
It is located on the battery.
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box Diagram
Volkswagen Polo (1994 to 1996)
| No | Amps | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10A | Dipped beam left, headlight range control, left |
| 2 | 10A | Dipped beam right, headlight range control, right |
| 3 | 10A | Number plate light |
| 4 | 15A | Rear window wiper |
| 5 | 15A | Windscreen wipe/wash system, heated washer jets |
| 6 | 20A | Fresh air blower, air conditioner |
| 7 | 10A | Side light and tail light, right |
| 8 | 10A | Side and tail light, left |
| 9 | 20A | Heated rear window |
| 10 | 15A | Rear fog light |
| 11 | 10A | Main beam, left |
| 12 | 10A | Main beam, right |
| 13 | 10A | Horn |
| 14 | 15A | Reversing lights, additional equipment |
| 15 | 10A | Engine electrics |
| 16 | 15A | Dash panel insert |
| 17 | 10A | Turn signals |
| 18 | 20A | Fuel pump, Lambda probe |
| 19 | 30A | Radiator fan |
| 20 | 10A | Brake light |
| 21 | 15A | Interior lights, dash panel insert, self-diagnosis |
| 22 | 10A | Radio system, cigarette lighter |
| Relays: | ||
| 1 | Air conditioner relay | |
| 2 | Rear window wipe/wash relay | |
| 3 | – | |
| 4 | Relief relay for X contact | |
| 5 | – | |
| 6 | Hazard warning light relay | |
| 7 | Headlight washer system relay | |
| 8 | Intermittent wipe/wash relay | |
| 9 | Light switched on. warning buzzer | |
| 10 | Bridge for fog light | |
| 11 | Bridge for horn | |
| 12 | Fuel pump relay Glow plug relay | |
| Relays above relay plate: | ||
| Window lifter relay and/or folding sliding roof | ||
| Junction box for terminal | ||
| Junction box for terminal | ||
| Starter inhibitor relay | ||
| Intake manifold preheating relay | ||
| Glow period control unit | ||
| 30A | Control unit fuse 1 – ABS (hydraulic pump) | |
| 30A | Control unit fuse 2 – ABS (valves) | |
| Window lifter thermo fuse and/or folding sliding roof | ||
| 50A | Glow plug fuse |
Additional relay carriers:
- Under driver’s seat: Control unit for heated driver’s seat
- Under passenger’s seat: Control unit for heated passenger’s seat
- In engine compartment (left): Radiator fan control unit
Volkswagen Polo (1997 and 1998)
| No | Amps | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15A | Engine control unit |
| 2 | 10A | Engine control unit (only on petrol engines) Engine electrics (only on diesel engines) |
| 3 | 7.5A | Engine electrics |
| 4 | 15A | Ignition transformer |
| 5 | 10A | Auto, gearbox control unit, shift lock |
| 6 | 5A | Auto, gearbox control unit |
| 7 | 5A | ABS control unit |
| 8 | 15A | Injectors, Lambda probe |
| 9 | 10A | Engine control unit |
| 10 | 15A | Engine control unit (only on petrol engines) Engine electrics (only on diesel engines) |
| 11 | 15A | Horn, seat heating |
| 12 | 10A | Right main beam, main beam warning lamp |
| 13 | 10A | Left main beam |
| 14 | 10A | Right dipped beam, right headlight range control, headlight range control adjuster |
| 15 | 10A | Left dipped beam, left headlight range control |
| 16 | 5A | Right side and tail lights |
| 17 | 5A | Left side and tail lights |
| 18 | 7.5A | Reversing light, heated washer jets, selector lever illumination |
| 19 | 15A | Fog lights, rear fog light |
| 20 | 10A | Brake lights |
| 21 | 10A | Hazard warning lights |
| 22 | 5A | Turn signals |
| 23 | 15A | Windscreen wipe/wash system |
| 24 | 10A | Rear window wiper, heated and adjustable exterior mirrors |
| 25 | 15A | Heated rear window |
| 26 | 5A | Dash panel insert, immobiliser |
| 27 | 5A | Self-diagnosis connection, dash panel insert, interior light, luggage compartment light |
| 28 | 15A | Radio, cigarette lighter, central locking |
| 29 | 5A | Interior light, fresh/recirculating air blower actuating motor |
| 30 | 20A | Fresh air blower |
| 31 | 5A | Licence plate lights |
| 32 | 15A | Fuel pump |
| Relays: | ||
| 1 | Hazard warning light relay | |
| 2 | Automatic intermittent wipe and wash relay | |
| 3 | X contact relief relay | |
| 4 | Fuel pump relay |
Volkswagen Polo (1999 to 2002)
| No | Amps | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SB1 | 10A | Lambda probe heating, ACF; camshaft variable timing adjuster |
| SB2 | 5A | Number plate lights |
| SB3 | 10A | Injectors |
| SB4 | 5A | Side bulb left |
| SB5 | 5A | Side light bulb |
| SB6 | 15A | Rear wiper |
| SB7 | 75A | Turn signals |
| SB8 | 5A | ABS with EDL/ESP |
| SB9 | 5A | Headlight range control |
| SB10 | 7.5A | Interior lighting, glove box, mirror, door entry, luggage compartment light |
| SB11 | 5A | Self-diagnosis connection voltage supply, dash panel insert, Climatronic |
| SB12 | 10A | Right headlight main beam, main beam warning lamp |
| SB13 | 10A | Left main beam headlight |
| SB14 | 10A | Hazard warning lights system, anti-theft alarm system |
| SB15 | 10A | Brake lights |
| SB16 | 5A | Ignition/starter switch S-contact |
| SB17 | – | – |
| SB18 | 5A | Mirror heating |
| SB19 | 15A | Horn |
| SB20 | 10A | Telephone/preparationfor telephone |
| SB21 | 5A | Automatic gearbox control unit |
| SB22 | 15A | Anti-theft alarm system horn |
| SB23 | 5A | EGR, air mass meter, addit. heater relay, glow plug relay |
| SB24 | 5A | Clutch pedal switch (diesel), brake light suppression switch (EPC) |
| SB25 | 5A | Selector lever switch (AG4) |
| SB26 | 7.5A | Air conditioner, central locking, electric windows, electric mirrors, navigation |
| SB27 | 5A | Dash panel insert |
| SB28 | 5A | Speedometer sender, immobilizer |
| SB29 | 75A | Reversing lights, washer jet heating, headlight range control motor |
| SB30 | 5A | Exhaust gas recirculation valve, activated charcoal filter solenoid, heater pipe |
| SB31 | 5A | Fuel shut-off control unit, engine control unit |
| SB32 | 5A | Fuel shut-off control unit (diesel) |
| SB33 | 10A | Automatic gearbox selector lever lock |
| SB34 | 10A | Ignition transformer |
| SB35 | 25A | Glass sunroof, fabric sunroof |
| SB36 | 15A | Engine control unit |
| SB37 | 15A | Engine control unit |
| SB38 | 25A | Driver’s door power window |
| SB39 | 25A | Front passenger’s power window |
| SB40 | 15A | Fuel pump |
| SB41 | 15A | Central locking, anti-theft alarm system |
| SB42 | 15A | Radio, navigation |
| SB43 | 15A | Fog light, rear fog light |
| SB44 | 15A | Dipped beam, left headlight |
| SB45 | 15A | Dipped beam right headlight |
| SB46 | 15A | Cigarette lighter |
| SB47 | 20A | Headlight washer system |
| SB48 | 20A | Heated rear window |
| SB49 | 25A | Fresh air blower |
| SB50 | 15A | Windscreen wiper system, windscreen washer pump |
| SB51 | 15A | Seat heating |
| Relays: | ||
| 1 | Fuel pump relay (petrol engines only) Fuel shut-off control unit (diesel engines) | |
| 2 | Automatic intermittent wash/wipe and rain sensor relay | |
| 7 | X contact relief relay | |
| 8 | Heated exterior mirror relay |
Engine Compartment Fuse Box Diagram
Volkswagen Polo (1997 and 1998)
| No | Amps | Description |
|---|---|---|
| S162 | 110A | Alternator |
| S163 | 50A | Relay carrier |
| S164 | 50A | Engine glow plugs |
| S176 | 50A | Coolant heater elements |
| S176 | 30A | Air conditioner |
| S177 | 30A | ABS control unit |
| S176 | 30A | ABS control unit |
| S179 | 20A | Radiator fan |
| S180 | 10A | Air conditioner |
Volkswagen Polo (1999 to 2002)
| No | Amps | Description |
|---|---|---|
| S162 | 110A | Alternator |
| S163 | 80A | Relay carrier |
| S164 | 50A | Glow plugs (engine) |
| S176 | 50A | Glow plugs (radiator fan) |
| S176 | 30A | Air conditioning system |
| S177 | 30A | ABS control unit |
| S178 | 30A | ABS control unit |
| S179 | 20A | Radiator fan |
| S180 | 10A | Air conditioning system |
| SA9 | 30A | Air conditioner – glow plugs (diesel) |
