Genuine Volkswagen Cabrio Fuse Box

Volkswagen Cabrio Fuse Box Parts and Q&A

• Fuse Box
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  Q: What are the locations of Fuse Box and Relay Boxes, and How to replace them on Volkswagen Cabrio?

  A:

  The fuses can be found at the back of the fusebox cover to the driver side lower dash panel that can be accessed by pressing both cover buttons in and unclips the cover out of the dash. The fuses are fitted in a row beneath the relays, and a list of the circuits that each fuse covers is stamped on the cover of the fuse; extra fuses can be located in additional holders above the relays, or in the engine compartment, depending on the model. To insert a fuse, one needs to turn off the corresponding circuit or ignition and carefully extract the fuse, making sure that a broken or melted wire is not present to find out whether it is burnt. Always substitute a fuse with one of similar value as shown on the top and color-coded, and when a new fuse is blown instantly, seek the reason, probably through faulty insulation. The vehicle should also have spares of all the necessary ratings. Diesel models include fusible link on glow plug circuit, gasoline and diesel models include fusible link on radiator cooling fan run-on supply; make sure the ignition is off before replacing the fusible link, which is available by unclips the cover and slipping the fusible link out once the retaining screws are loosened. There are also relays behind the fusebox cover which would only be accessed by unclipsing the cover and removing the trim panel. When a relay is suspected of not working, one can hear a clicking noise when the system is being used; in case of no sound, then it might be not receiving power or it can be faulty. To install a new relay, first make sure the ignition is switched off, then carefully remove the old relay and then clip in the new one and make sure that the fusebox has been fixed and that the lower dash panel is then replaced.