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Volkswagen Polo V – fuse and relay

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Volkswagen Polo 5 th generation was produced in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013,
2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 respectively. In this publication you will find information on
the location of all electronic control units, as well as a Assignment of the purpose of
fuses and relays in the Volkswagen Polo 5 th generation. Separately, we note the
fuse responsible for the cigarette lighter.

Please note that the purpose of the fuses in the polo sedan and polo hatchback are different.
Contents
 1 Location
 2 Passenger compartment
o 2.1 Fuse box
o 2.2 Relay box
 3 Engine compartment

Location
Diagram

Designation
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1 ABS electronic control unit

2 Air conditioner electronic control unit

3 Air conditioner / heater fan motor control unit

4 Heater / A / C blower motor resistor

5 Accumulator battery

6 Battery – some models

7 CAN data bus, gateway control unit

8 Diagnostic connector (DLC)

9 Driver’s door control unit

10 Rear left door electrical control unit

11 Passenger door electrical control unit

12 Rear right door electrical control unit

13 Electronic engine control unit

14 Cooling fan motor control unit

15 Fuel pump control unit

16 Fuse / relay box, engine compartment

17 Fuse / relay box, instrument cluster 1

18 Fuse / relay box, instrument panel 2

19 Fuse / Relay Box, Luggage Compartment – Certain Models

20 Xenon headlight control unit (left)

21 Xenon headlight control unit (right)

22 Gas fuel control unit

23 Headlight range control unit

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24 Sound signal

25 Instrument cluster control unit

26 Mobile phone control unit

Multifunctional control unit – functions: Anti-theft system. central

locking. alarm. headlight washers. heater for rear-view mirrors. rear window
27 heater. windshield heater. sound signal. direction indicators. interior lighting lamps

28 Multifunction display control unit

29 Parking system control unit

30 Power steering control unit

31 Seat heating control unit

32 Steering wheel control unit

33 Sunroof electric control unit

34 SRS electronic control unit

35 Trailer control unit

36 Electronic gearbox control unit – on the gearbox

Passenger compartment
Fuse box
It is located in the passenger compartment under the steering rack, behind the
protective cover.
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Diagram

Appointment
1 Not used
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10A Steering column switch block, Rear window wiper motor, Windscreen and rear
2 window washer pump

3 5 / 7.5A Fuel pump relay, Engine control unit, Ignition and starter switch

4 2 / 7.5A Steering column switch block, Multifunction steering wheel control unit

5 Not used

6 5A Instrument cluster control unit

5 / 15A Headlight range control, License plate light, Switch and instrument cluster
7 backlight brightness control

8 10A Injectors

5 / 7.5A ABS control unit, ASR and ESP deactivation button, Steering column switch
9 block, Tire pressure indicator button

10 5 / 7.5A Speed sensor, Onboard supply control unit, Radio

5 / 10A Headlight range control, Steering column switch block, Instrument cluster
11 control unit

12 5 / 7.5 Exterior mirror adjuster, Exterior mirrors

10 / 15A Automatic gearbox control unit, Multi-function switch, Automatic gearbox

13 selector

14 5 / 15A Airbag control unit, control lamp off. PP airbags

15 Not used

16 5 / 10A Parking aid control unit

10A Lambda probe heating element, Canister solenoid valve 1, Windscreen and rear
17 window washer pump

18 5 / 7.5A Instrument Cluster Control Unit, Right Fog Lamp Lamp

19 5 / 7,5А Side light relay, Head unit, Ignition and starter switch

20 5 / 10A Instrument Cluster Control Unit, Steering Column Switch Block, Main Relay

21 10 / 15A Onboard supply control unit – courtesy lights

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5 / 10A Diagnostic connector, Air conditioning control unit, Climatronic control unit,
Ignition key removal lock solenoid, Rain and light sensor, Side light relay, Outside mirror
22 heating relay

7.5 / 10A Onboard supply control unit, Engine control unit, Automatic gearbox control
23 unit, Automatic gearbox selector, Rain sensor

24 15A Heated outside mirrors, Heated outside mirror relay

5 / 15A High pressure sensor, Air conditioning relay, Air conditioning control unit,
25 Diagnostic socket, Electrochromic interior mirror, Climatronic control unit

26 5 / 7.5 / 20A Power steering control unit, Air mass meter, Air conditioning relay

27 5 / 15A Reversing light switch

28 15A Lambda probe, Cylinder injectors, Glow plug control unit

29 10/15 / 20A Pressure and fuel metering regulator, Ignition coils

10A Coolant circulation pump 2, Exhaust gas recirculation cooler changeover valve,
30 Turbocharging pressure limiting solenoid valve

31 10 / 15A Pressure Fuel Relay, Glow Plug Control Unit, Cylinder Injectors, Ignition Coils

32 30A Engine control unit

5 / 10A Clutch pedal switch, Brake light switch, Radiator fan control unit, Air
33 conditioning relay

7.5A Right high beam headlight bulb, Left high beam headlamp bulb, Instrument cluster
34 control unit

35 10A Engine control unit

15 / 20A Booster fuel pump, Relay for supplying fuel in the pressure line, Relay for fuel
36 pump

37 25A Seat heating control unit

7.5 / 30A Lamp for left headlight high beam, Control unit in instrument cluster, Control
38 unit for automatic transmission

39 10 / 15A Lamp of the right headlight low beam

40 30A Supply fan switch, Supply fan control unit

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41 10A Rear window wiper motor

42 15 / 20A Cigarette lighter

43 15 / 20A Onboard supply control unit, Turning lamps, Stop signals

44 5 / 10A Alarm Siren, Burglar Alarm Sensor

45 15 / 30A Head unit, Multimedia system control unit

46 20 / 30A Horn, Headlight washers

47 20 / 30A Wiper motor

48 25 / 30A Central locking, Electric motor for locking the fuel filler flap

49 5 / 15A Reversing lamps

50 25 / 30A Driver’s door control unit, Front left power window switch

25 / 30A Front passenger door control unit, Power window switch on the front
51 passenger door

52 30A Rear door and power window control unit

53 30A Rear window heating element

54 15 / 20A Fog lights

55 15A Ignition coils

56 15A Daytime running lights

57 5 / 7.5A Front left side light bulb, Rear light, left

58 5 / 7.5A Front right side light bulb, Rear light, right, Brake booster vacuum pump

59 10 / 15A Lamp of the left headlight low beam

60 15A DRL, Audio system

The fuse number 42, 15 or 20A, is responsible for the cigarette lighter.
Relay box
This unit is located under the dashboard on the driver’s side.
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Diagram

Designation
1 Not used

2 Not used

3 Not used

Low beam relay (left, from August 2010)

Fuel pump relay (left, from November 2010)

Fuel pressure switch (right)

4
Not used (since August 2012)
Power supply relay cl. 30 (with diesel engine)
5
Main relay (with petrol engine)
6 Side light relay (right)
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Low beam relay (left, from November 2010)

Starter lock relay (from May 2015)

Fuel pump relay (from Aug 2010)

Air conditioning relay (from November 2010)

Not used (since August 2011)

7 Heated exterior mirror relay (from May 2015)

Starter lock relay

Side light relay (left, from August 2012)

8 Low beam relay (right, from August 2012)

Air conditioning relay (up to November 2010, up to August 2012)

9 Not used (from November 2010 to August 2011)

10 Relay for unloading contact X

11 Not used

12 Not used

13 Fuel pump relay (left, from August 2012)

14 Not used

15 Air conditioner relay (from August 2012)

Engine compartment
Located in the battery cover.
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Assignment
SA1 150A Generator

SA2 Not used

110A Ignition and starter switch, Light switch, Steering column switch block, Relay for
unloading contact, Relay for fuel pump, Relay for dipped beam, Fuse 20 in the fuse
SA3 box, Relay for side lights, Power relay for cl. 30, Fuse 3.

SA4 50A Power steering control unit

SA5 40A Control unit AB

SA6 40A Radiator Fan Control Unit, Radiator Fan

SA7 50A Glow plug control unit

SC1 25A ABS control unit

SC2 30A Radiator Fan Control Module, Radiator Fan, Radiator Fan Thermal Switch
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SC3 Not used

SC4 10A ABS control unit

SC5 5 / 10A Onboard supply control unit

SC6 25A Automatic gearbox control unit