The third-generation (Mk3) Volkswagen Golf compact car was produced from 1991 through 2002 with petrol and diesel engine options. It was distributed globally in multiple body configurations: cabriolet, saloon, estate, and hatchback. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the Mk3 Golf (chassis codes 1H, 1E, 1V; A3 / PQ34 platform) fuse and relay box diagrams, including component locations and reference photographs. The cigarette lighter fuse is highlighted in bold.
Note: Alternate configurations of the central fuse and relay panel may be encountered depending on the market region, model year, and factory equipment options.
Passenger Compartment Fuse & Relay Panel
The main fuse panel is located at the base of the dashboard on the driver’s side, concealed behind a trim cover. To access it, release the cover retaining latches.
Component layout reference.
| Fuse & Relay Diagram | |
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| No. | Rating / Circuit Description |
| 1 | 10 A – Left headlight low beam, headlight level control motors |
| 2 | 10 A – Right headlight low beam |
| 3 | 10 A – Number plate lamps |
| 4 | 15 A – Rear window wiper and washer system |
| 5 | 15 A – Windshield wipers, washer pump, headlight washer system |
| 6 | 20 A – Heater/blower fan |
| 7 | 10 A – Right side marker lamps, right tail lamp |
| 8 | 10 A – Left side marker lamps, left tail lamp |
| 9 | 20 A – Heated rear window |
| 10 | 15 A – Front fog lamps |
| 11 | 10 A – Left headlight high beam |
| 12 | 10 A – Right headlight high beam |
| 13 | 10 A – Horn |
| 14 | 10 A – Reversing lamps, heated washer nozzles, central locking system, power door mirrors, heated seats, cruise control, power windows |
| 15 | 10 A – Instrument cluster (speedometer), intake manifold preheater |
| 16 | 15 A – Instrument cluster illumination, ABS warning indicator, SRS/Airbag indicator, power sunroof, Thermotronic climate control |
| 17 | 10 A – Hazard warning lamps, direction indicators (turn signals) |
| 18 | 20 A – Electric fuel pump, heated oxygen sensor (O2 sensor) |
| 19 | 30 A – Radiator cooling fan, air conditioning relay |
| 20 | 10 A – Brake lamps (stop lights) |
| 21 | 15 A – Interior dome lamps, luggage compartment lamp, central locking system, power sunroof |
| 22 | 10 A – Audio system (Radio), cigarette lighter socket |
| Fuse No. 22 (10 A) protects the cigarette lighter / 12 V power outlet circuit. | |
| No. | Relay Assignment |
| 1 | Air conditioning (A/C) relay |
| 2 | Rear window wiper/washer relay |
| 3 | Engine Control Unit (ECU) main relay |
| 4 | X-contact relief relay (Main ignition circuits) |
| 5 | Unassigned (Empty) |
| 6 | Hazard / Direction indicator flasher relay |
| 7 | Headlight washer system control module |
| 8 | Intermittent windshield wiper relay |
| 9 | Seat belt warning chime/indicator relay (1995 model year) |
| 10 | Front fog lamp relay |
| 11 | Dual-tone horn relay |
| 12 | Fuel pump relay |
| 13 | Intake manifold preheater relay |
| 14 | Unassigned (Empty) |
| 15 | ABS hydraulic pump relay |
| 16 | Reversing lamp relay (Ecomatic models) |
| 17 | High-beam headlight relay (Ecomatic models) |
| 18 | Low-beam headlight relay (Ecomatic models) |
| 19 | 30 A Thermal circuit breaker – Air conditioning / Climatronic system (2.0L / 2.8L engines, 1993) |
| 20 | Starter interlock relay |
| 21 | Heated oxygen sensor (O2 sensor) relay |
| 22 | Seat belt warning relay (1995 model year) |
| 23 | Vacuum pump relay (Ecomatic models) |
| 24 | 20 A Thermal circuit breaker – Power windows |
Engine Compartment Fuse Panel
On diesel-powered models, the glow plug power circuit is protected by a high-current strip fuse.
Certain trim configurations may also incorporate an auxiliary high-current fusible link dedicated to the engine radiator cooling fan circuit.
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