Volkswagen Polo (2002 – 2009) Fuse Box Diagrams and Location
This blog covers the fuse box diagrams and locations for the Volkswagen Polo (2002-2009). This reference helps keep your Polo running smoothly by making it easy to identify the correct fuse for electrical repairs or replacement.
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box
Volkswagen Polo (2002 – 2009)
Fuse Box Location
The fuse panel is located behind an access panel on driver’s side edge of the instrument panel.
Fuse Box Diagram
| No | Amps | Function/component |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10A | Rear window wiper motor |
| 2 | 5A | Licence plate light |
| 3 | 5A | Rear left fog light bulb Trailer socket, rear fog light |
| 4 | 5A | Cruise control system switch Clutch pedal switch Brake pedal switch Radiator fan relay Fuel pump control unit |
| 5 | 5A | Engine control unit Exhaust gas recirculation |
| 6 | 5A | Headlight range control regulator |
| 7 | 7.5A/5A | 2002-2004: Exhaust gas recirculation Air-mass meter Oil level sensor Electrohydraulic steering Crankcase breather heater element 2005-2009: Oil level and oil temperature sender Power steering control unit Crankcase breather heater element |
| 8 | 5A | Onboard power supply control unit Mirror heating |
| 9 | 10A | 2002-2004 (FSI): Lambda probe Crankcase heater Pressure regulating valve |
| 10 | 5A | Mobile telephone operating electronics control unit (2006-2009) Control unit with display for radio and navigation system Onboard power supply control unit Radio |
| 11 | 5A | Mirror adjustment switch Folding exterior mirror control unit |
| 12 | 5A | Right tail light bulb Right side light bulb |
| 13 | 5A | Left side light bulb Left tail light bulb |
| 14 | 10A | Crankcase breather heater Secondary air pump relay Exhaust gas recirculation Intake manifold flap Hall sender |
| 15 | 10A | Multi-function switch Automatic gearbox control unit |
| 16 | 10A | lntermittent wiper switch Onboard power supply control unit Rear window wiper motor Windscreen and rear window washer pump |
| 17 | 5A | Engine control unit |
| 18 | 5A | Climatic, Climatronic, radiator fan control unit, navigation, circulation pump, illumination of functions, interior monitor sensor, mirror |
| 19 | 10A | Reversing light switch Parking aid control unit Left washer jet heater element Right washer jet heater element Selector lever illumination (2002-2004) |
| 20 | 5A | Control unit in dash panel insert |
| 21 | 10A | Right main beam bulb |
| 22 | 10A | Left main beam bulb |
| 23 | 10A | Traction control system switch TCS and ESP button Tyre pressure monitor display button Steering angle sender, only models with ESP ABS control unit |
| 24 | 10A/15A | 2002-2006: Onboard supply control unit, tank filler flap locking motor Onboard supply control unit, central locking motor in rear lid 2006-2009: Heated driver seat regulator Heated front passenger seat regulator Heated front seats control unit |
| 25 | 10A | Injectors Camshaft adjuster Thermostat heater Fuel purging valve |
| 26 | 10A | 2002-2004: Brake lights 2005-2009: Coolant pump relay (only BJX) |
| 27 | 5A | Steering angle sender Control unit in dash panel insert |
| 28 | 10A | Onboard supply control unit, relay for interior lights Door warning lamp relay |
| 29 | 5A | Climatronic control unit Air conditioning system control unit Mobile telephone operating electronics control unit 16-pin connector, diagnostics connection |
| 30 | 5A | Onboard power supply control unit, shift lock, rain sensor |
| 31 | 25A | Driver door control unit Driver side window regulator motor |
| 32 | 15A | 2002-2004: Seat heating 2005-2009: Brake light switch Brake light suppression relay |
| 33 | 15A | Alarm horn |
| 34 | 15A/20A | 2002-2004: Socket in luggage compartment (Variant) 2005-2006: 12V socket 2006-2009: Cigarette lighter 12V socket Blocking diode |
| 35 | 20A | Sliding sunroof adjustment control unit |
| 36 | 25A | Fresh air blower switch Fresh air blower control unit |
| 37 | 15A/20A | Ignition transformer |
| 38 | 25A | Rear left door control unit |
| 39 | 25A | Front passenger side door control unit |
| 40 | 10A/20A/30A | Engine control unit |
| 41 | 15A | Fuel pump |
| 42 | 15A/20A | NOx regulator, Lambda probe, exhaust gas cooling |
| 43 | 15A | Right headlight dipped beam bulb Right headlight range control motor |
| 44 | 15A | Left fog light bulb Right fog light bulb |
| 45 | 15A | Engine control unit |
| 46 | 20A | Onboard power supply control unit Automatic intermittent wash and wipe relay |
| 47 | 20A/30A | Onboard power supply control unit Heated rear window |
| 48 | 15A | Onboard power supply control unit, Turn signals |
| 49 | 10A/15A | 2002-2006: Cigarette lighter 2006-2009: Onboard supply control unit, tank filler flap locking motor Onboard supply control unit, central locking motor in rear lid |
| 50 | 15A | 2002-2004: Central locking 2005-2009: Anti-theft alarm ultrasonic sensor Comfort system central control unit |
| 51 | 15A | Control unit with display for radio and navigation system Dipped headlight control unit, on/off for Coming home system Radio |
| 52 | 20A | Headlight washer system relay Onboard supply control unit Treble tone horn, Bass tone horn |
| 53 | 25A | Rear right door control unit |
| 54 | 15A | Left headlight dipped beam bulb Headlight range control motor |
Relay panel
The relay panel is located under the driver’s side of the instrument panel.
| No | Amps | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2002-2004: Driving school mode relay 2005-2009: Secondary air pump relay (engine code BJX) Folding exterior mirror control unit | |
| 2 | 2005-2009: Folding exterior mirror control unit Driving school mode relay | |
| 3 | Glow plug relay (Diesel engines) Motronic current supply relay (2002-2007) | |
| 4 | Fuel pump relay | |
| 5 | 2002-2004: Warning lamps relay 2005-2007: Door warning lamps relay Brake light suppression relay | |
| 6 | Headlight washer system relay | |
| 7 | 2002-2004: Starter inhibitor relay 2005-2009: Dipped headlight control unit, on/off (coming home system) | |
| 8 | Low heat output relay (Diesel engines) Coolant pump relay (2005-2007, engine code BJX) | |
| 9 | High heat output relay (Diesel engines) | |
| 10 | Motronic current supply relay Radiator fan relay (engine codes ASZ, BLT) Current supply relay (2002-2004) | |
| 11 | X-contact relief relay | |
| 12 | Fuel supply relay | |
| 13 | Fuel pump relay (Petrol engines) | |
| 14 | 40A | Diesel engines fuses: Heater element fuse 1 Heater element fuse 2 Heater element fuse 3 |
| 15 | 2002-2004: Diesel direct injection system relay 2005-2009: Terminal 30 voltage supply relay (Diesel engines) Motronic current supply relay (Petrol engines, not engine codes BUD, BTS) Fuel pump relay (2005-2007, engine codes BMD, BME) | |
| F1 | 10A | Trailer socket |
| F2 | 15A | Heated driver seat regulator Heated front passenger seat regulator Heated driver seat control unit Heated front passenger seat control unit |
| F3 | 10A/5A | Driving school mode Footwell light switch Warning buzzer switch Control unit in dash panel insert (South Africa, from 2006, 5A) |
| F4 | 10A | Driving school mode 12V socket |
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Volkswagen Polo (2002 – 2009)
Fuse Box Location
The main fuse box located on top of the battery in the engine compartment.
Fuse Box Diagram
| No | Amps | Function/component |
|---|---|---|
| S162 | 175A | Alternator |
| S163 | 110A | Fuse holder B |
| S164 | 50A | Power steering control unit |
| S176 | 50A | Glow plug activation control unit Engine glow plugs Secondary air pump motor |
| S177 | 40A | Radiator fan (models with air conditioning system or Climatronic) |
| S178 | 40A | ABS control unit |
| S179 | 25A | ABS control unit |
| S180 | 30A | Radiator fan |
| S267 | – | – |
| S268 | 5A | Onboard power supply control unit |
| S269 | 5A | Radiator fan control unit |
| S270 | – | – |
| S271 | 5A | Automatic gearbox control unit |
| S272 | – | – |
| S273 | – | – |
| S274 | – | – |
| No | Amps | Function/component |
|---|---|---|
| S162 | 175A | Alternator |
| S163 | 110A | Fuse holder B |
| S164 | 40A | Radiator fan (models with air conditioning system or Climatronic) |
| S176 | 40A | ABS control unit |
| S177 | 50A | Power steering control unit |
| S178 | 50A | Glow plug activation control unit Engine glow plugs Secondary air pump motor |
| S179 | 25A | ABS control unit |
| S180 | 30A | Radiator fan |
| S267 | 5A | Radiator fan control unit |
| S268 | 10A | ABS control unit |
| S269 | 5A | Onboard power supply control unit |
| S270 | 5A | Diesel direct injection system control unit (models with engine code BMT) |
