VW New Beetle was produced from 1998 through 2010 in hatchback and convertible body styles. During its production run, the model received a mid-cycle facelift. The Beetle features a front-engine, rear-luggage-compartment layout. This guide provides detailed fuse box diagrams, relay locations, and circuit assignments for the Volkswagen New Beetle (chassis codes 1C, 1Y, 9C; A4 / PQ34 platform). The cigarette lighter fuse is highlighted in bold.
Fuse and relay configurations may vary depending on the vehicle's model year and equipment level. If you encounter any discrepancies, consult an authorized dealer.
In the Engine Compartment
Auxiliary Relay Box
An auxiliary relay box is located under the hood on the plenum bulkhead.
This panel may contain the secondary air injection (SAI) pump relay or glow plug relay. The turn signal and hazard flasher relay is integrated directly into the hazard light switch. The radiator cooling fan control module is mounted on the left longitudinal frame rail beneath the battery.
Battery Fuse Box
The fuse box is integrated directly onto the battery cover.
It contains both standard blade fuses and high-current fusible links.
| Diagram | |
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| No. | Rating / Circuit |
| S131 | 50 A Secondary air injection (SAI) pump |
| S132 | 50 A Engine management system |
| S133 | 40 / 50 A Radiator cooling fan motor |
| S134 | 110 A Passenger compartment power distribution |
| S138 | 110 / 150 A Alternator terminal B+ |
| S162 | 30 A ABS hydraulic pump |
| S163 | 30 A ABS control module |
| S164 | 30 A Radiator cooling fan motor |
In the Passenger Compartment
Main Fuse Box
Located on the driver-side edge of the dashboard behind an end panel access cover. A fuse allocation diagram is typically located on the inside of the panel cover.
| Diagram | |
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| No. | Rating / Circuit |
| F1 | 10 A Glove box light, heated power mirrors |
| F2 | 10 A Turn signals, hazard flashers, headlight range control |
| F3 | 5 A Fog light relay, instrument panel dimmer |
| F4 | 5 A License plate lights |
| F5 | 7.5 A Air conditioning system, engine management system, power mirrors, heated seats |
| F6 | 5 A Central locking system, power windows |
| F7 | 10 A Reverse lights |
| F9 | 5 A ABS, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control System (TCS) |
| F10 | 15 A Engine Control Module (ECM) |
| F11 | 5 A Instrument cluster |
| F12 | 7.5 A Data Link Connector (OBD-II diagnostic port) |
| F13 | 10 A Brake lights |
| F14 | 10 A Interior lighting |
| F15 | 5 A Instrument cluster, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
| F18 | 10 A High beam headlight (right) |
| F19 | 10 A High beam headlight (left) |
| F20 | 15 A Low beam headlight (right), HID/Xenon headlight control module (right) |
| F21 | 15 A Low beam headlight (left), HID/Xenon headlight control module (left) |
| F22 | 5 A Parking/side marker light (right) |
| F23 | 5 A Parking/side marker light (left) |
| F24 | 20 A Windshield wiper motor, windshield washer pump |
| F25 | 25 A Blower motor, air conditioning |
| F26 | 25 A Heated rear window |
| F27 | 15 A Rear window wiper motor |
| F28 | 15 A Fuel pump |
| F29 | 15 A Engine control unit, ignition system |
| F31 | 20 A Automatic transmission control module |
| F32 | 10 A Fuel injectors |
| F34 | 10 A Engine management system |
| F35 | 30 A 12V auxiliary power socket |
| F36 | 15 A Front fog lights |
| F37 | 10 A Audio system, convenience control unit, central locking, power windows |
| F38 | 15 A Luggage compartment light, central locking, fuel filler flap release |
| F39 | 15 A Hazard switch, anti-theft alarm system |
| F40 | 20 A Horn |
| F41 | 15 A Cigarette lighter fuse |
| F42 | 15 A Audio system |
| F43 | 10 A Engine management system |
| F44 | 15 A Heated seats |
Note: Fuse No. 41 (15 A or 30 A depending on production year) is assigned to the cigarette lighter.
Relay Panel
The main relay panel is located beneath the dashboard on the driver's side.
Relay panel overview.
| Diagram |
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| Relay Carrier R |
| I - Dual-tone horn relay (Relay 53) |
| II - X-contact load reduction relay (Relay 100) |
| III - Vacant |
| IV - Fuel pump relay / Glow plug relay (Relay 409 / 167 / 103) |
| V - Intermittent wiper relay (Relay 603 / 377 / 389 / 192) |
| VI - Vacant |
| A - Power seat adjustment circuit breaker/fuse |
| B - Vacant |
| C - Thermal fuse for power windows, central locking, and heated exterior mirrors |
| Auxiliary Relay Carrier Z13 |
| 1 - Front fog light relay (Relay 53) |
| 2 - Rear hatch remote release relay |
| 3 - Starter interlock relay |
| 4 - Vacant |
| 5 - Vacant |
| 6 - Radio / telephone mute relay (Relay 147) |
| 7 - Cruise control / Electronic Power Steering relay |
| 8 - Exterior lighting relay |
| 9 - Fuel pump relay (Syncro diesel) / Taxi alarm control module |
| 10 - Taxi alarm control module |
| 11 - Starter & reverse lockout relay (Relay 175) |
| 12 - Terminal 30 power supply relay |
| 13 - Radiator fan relay (A/C) |
| Fuse Carrier Z13 |
| D - Vacant |
| E - Rear power window fuse |
| F - Anti-theft alarm indicator lamp |
| G - Anti-theft alarm horn |
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