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Relay locations and fuse

assignment 11.01➤
Relay locations on relay carrier

1 - Secondary air pump

relay, J299 (100)
2 - Not used
3 - Glow plugs/FSI main
1 2 3 4 relay, J52 (100/103)
4 - Fuel pump relay (diesel
engines), J17 (53)
5 - Entry lights, J560 (449)
5 6 7 8 9 6 - Headlight washer
system, J39 (53)
7 - Starter inhibitor relay,
J207 (126)
8 - Low heat output relay,
10 11 12 13 14 15 J359 (53)
9 - High heat output relay,
J360 (100)

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10 - Current supply relay, J16

(429)
11 - X contact relief relay, J59
(18)
12 - Fuel supply relay, J643
(100)
13 - Fuel pump relay (petrol
engines), J17 (94)
1 2 3 4 14 - Not used
15 - Diesel direct injection
system, J322 (109)

5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15

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Fuse assignment on fuse holder SB

Fuse colours
30 A - green
26 21 16 11 6 1
25 A - white
27 22 17 12 7 2 20 A - yellow
28 23 18 13 8 3 15 A - blue
29 24 19 14 9 4 10 A - red
30 25 20 15 10 5 7.5 A - brown
5 A - beige
38 33 31 3 A - lilac
46
39 34 32
47
40 35
48
41 36
49
42 37
50
43
51
44
52
45
53
54

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Nominal
No. Designation in current flow diagram Function/component Remarks
value
1 - SB1 - Fuse -1- on fuse holder 10A - Rear wiper
2 - SB2 - Fuse -2- in fuse holder 5A - Number plate light, dimmer potentiometer
3 - SB3 - Fuse -3- on fuse holder 5A - Rear fog light
Red. Brake light switch, cruise control system (CCS), Potential 15 petrol
4 - SB4 - Fuse -4- on fuse holder 5A -
fuel pump control unit Potential 87F diesel
Engine control unit Only AUA, BBY
5 - SB5 - Fuse -5- in fuse holder 5A -
Exhaust gas recirculation Only BDT, AZQ
6 - SB6 - Fuse -6- on fuse holder 5A - Headlight range control potentiometer
Exhaust gas recirculation, air mass sensor, oil level
7 - SB7 - Fuse -7- on fuse holder 5A -
sender, electrohydraulic power assisted steering
8 - SB8 - Fuse -8- on fuse holder 5A - Mirror heating
Lambda probe,
9 - SB9 - Fuse -9- on fuse holder 10A -
crankcase heater, pressure control valve Only FSI
10 - SB10 - Fuse -10- on fuse holder 5A - S-contact
11 - SB11 - Fuse -11- on fuse holder 5A - Electric folding exterior mirror
12 - SB12 - Fuse -12- on fuse holder 5A - Right side lights
13 - SB13 - Fuse -13- on fuse holder 5A - Left side lights
Crankcase heater, secondary air pump relay, exhaust gas Only petrol engines,
14 - SB14 - Fuse -14- on fuse holder 10A -
recirculation, intake manifold flap, Hall sender Only diesel engines
15 - SB15 - Fuse -15- on fuse holder 10A - Automatic gearbox
16 - SB16 - Fuse -16- on fuse holder 10A - Dual washer pump
Only BDT, AZQ, FSI,
17 - SB17 - Fuse -17- on fuse holder 5A - Engine control unit
diesel engines

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Nominal
No. Designation in current flow diagram Function/component Remarks
value
Climatic, Climatronic, radiator fan control unit,
18 - SB18 - Fuse -18- on fuse holder 5A - navigation, recirculation pump, equipment lighting, IM
sensor, EC mirror
19 - SB19 - Fuse -19- on fuse holder 10A - Reversing light, selector lever illumination, spray jets
20 - SB20 - Fuse -20- on fuse holder 5A - Dash panel insert
21 - SB21 - Fuse -21- on fuse holder 10A - Right main beam
22 - SB22 - Fuse -22- on fuse holder 10A - Left main beam
23 - SB23 - Fuse -23- on fuse holder 10A - ABS/ESP
24 - SB24 - Fuse -24- on fuse holder 10A - Onboard supply control unit
Injectors Only MPI
25 - SB25 - Fuse -25- in fuse holder 10A - Camshaft variable timing adjuster,
thermostat heater, fuel purging valve Only FSI
26 - SB26 - Fuse -26- on fuse holder 10A - Brake lights
27 - SB27 - Fuse -27- on fuse holder 5A - Dash panel insert, ESP
Lights: Interior, luggage compartment, mirror, door,
28 - SB28 - Fuse -28- on fuse holder 10A -
glove compartment
29 - SB29 - Fuse -29- in fuse holder 5A - Climatic, Climatronic, diagnosis, telephone
30 - SB30 - Fuse -30- on fuse holder 5A - Onboard supply control unit, shift-lock, rain sensor
31 - SB31 - Fuse -31- on fuse holder 25A - Front left window regulator
32 - SB32 - Fuse -32- on fuse holder 15A - Heated seats
33 - SB33 - Fuse -33- on fuse holder 15A - ATA horn
Applies only to
34 - SB34 - Fuse -34- on fuse holder 15A - Socket in luggage compartment
Variant/estate
35 - SB35 - Fuse -35- on fuse holder 20A - Sliding sunroof

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Nominal
No. Designation in current flow diagram Function/component Remarks
value
36 - SB36 - Fuse -36- on fuse holder 25A - Fresh air blower
15A
37 - SB37 - Fuse -37- in fuse holder - Ignition transformer
20A Only FSI
38 - SB38 - Fuse -38- on fuse holder 25A - Rear left window regulator
39 - SB39 - Fuse -39- on fuse holder 25A - Front right window regulator
30A Diesel
40 - SB40 - Fuse -40- on fuse holder - Engine control unit
10A Only FSI
41 - SB41 - Fuse -41- in fuse holder 15A - Fuel pump
42 - SB42 - Fuse -42- on fuse holder 20A - NOx controller, Lambda probe, exhaust gas cooling Only FSI
43 - SB43 - Fuse -43- on fuse holder 15A - Right dipped beam, HRC motor
44 - SB44 - Fuse -44- on fuse holder 15A - Fog lights
45 - SB45 - Fuse -45- on fuse holder 15A - Engine control unit Only AUB
46 - SB46 - Fuse -46- on fuse holder 20A - Windscreen wiper system
47 - SB47 - Fuse -47- on fuse holder 20A - Heated rear window
48 - SB48 - Fuse -48- on fuse holder 15A - Turn signals
49 - SB49 - Fuse -49- on fuse holder 15A - Cigarette lighter
50 - SB50 - Fuse -50- on fuse holder 15A - Central locking
51 - SB51 - Fuse -51- on fuse holder 15A - Radio/Navigation
52 - SB52 - Fuse -52- on fuse holder 20A - Windscreen washer system, horn
53 - SB53 - Fuse -53- on fuse holder 25A - Rear right window regulator
54 - SB54 - Fuse -54- on fuse holder 15A - Left dipped beam, HRC motor

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Fuse assignment on battery fuse

holder

Fuses:

S162 - Alternator 110 A

S162 S163 S164 S176 S177 S178 S272 S273 S274 S163 - Interior 110 A
S164 - Power assisted 80 A
steering
S176 - Glow plugs/secondary 50 A
air pump/FSI current
supply relay
S177 - Radiator fan 40 A
S178 - ABS/TCS/ESP control 40 A
unit
S179 S267 S269 S271 S179 - ABS/TCS/ESP control 40 A
S180 S268 S270 unit
S180 - Radiator fan 30 A
S268 - Onboard supply control 5A
unit
S269 - Air conditioning system 5A
S270 - Not used
S271 - Automatic gearbox 5A
S272 - Not used
S273 - Not used
S274 - Not used
S276 - Engine control unit 30 A
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