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This article provides a detailed breakdown of the fuse and relay diagrams for the Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 (first generation; chassis codes E21, E39; MEB platform) for model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Fuses F48 and F52 in the interior fuse box protect the electrical circuits for the USB charging ports and the 12V accessory socket (cigarette lighter).
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box
The interior power distribution box is located beneath the instrument panel on the driver’s side.
Fuse box location (Left-Hand Drive models).
Fuse box location (Right-Hand Drive models).
Accessing the panel.
| Fuse Diagram | ||
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| No. | Description | Rating (A) |
| F1 | Unassigned | - |
| F2 | Airbag control module (SRS) | 15 |
| F3 | Trailer detection control module | 25 |
| F4 | Driver assistance front camera module | 7.5 |
| F5 | Body Control Module (BCM) – Left exterior lighting | 25 |
| F6 | Body Control Module (BCM) – Interior lighting | 30 |
| F7 | HVAC control module, seat heating | 30 |
| F8 | Panoramic sunroof control module | 15 |
| F9 |
|
30 |
| F10 | Center taillight assembly, left taillight assembly | 10 |
| F11 | Trailer detection control module | 15 |
| F12 | Unassigned | - |
| F13 | Body Control Module (BCM) – Central locking system | 40 |
| F14 | Digital sound system control module (amplifier) | 30 |
| F15 | Unassigned | - |
| F16 | Unassigned | - |
| F17 | Lane change assist control module, Park Assist control module | 5 |
| F18 | Power liftgate control module, Keyless Access system (KESSY) control module, electronic steering column lock (ELV) | 5 |
| F19 | Instrument cluster control module, Emergency Call (eCall) module, Telematics Control Unit (TCU) | 5 |
| F20 | USB port 1, ESC control unit, phone cradle (wireless charging) | 7.5 / 10 |
| F21 | Overhead View / Area View camera control module, rear emblem release handle | 7.5 |
| F22 | Electric drive control module (e-motor MCU) | 10 |
| F23 | WLAN / Internet access control unit | 5 |
| F24 | Center taillight assembly, right taillight assembly | 10 |
| F25 | Front left seat belt tensioner | 25 |
| F26 |
|
30 |
| F27 | Front right seat belt tensioner | 25 |
| F28 | High-voltage manual service disconnect (MSD), Battery Management System (BMS) control unit | 10 |
| F29 | Trailer detection control module | 15 |
| F30 | Infotainment control module (Head Unit / MIB3) | 20 / 25 |
| F31 | Trailer detection control module | 25 |
| F32 | Body Control Module (BCM) – Right exterior lighting | 25 |
| F33 | Unassigned | - |
| F34 | Climate control panel (HVAC interface) | 15 |
| F35 | Heated rear seats | 40 |
| F36 | Fresh air blower motor / cabin fan control module | 40 |
| F37 | Power liftgate / trunk lid control module | 30 |
| F38 | Power seat adjustment control module | 7.5 |
| F39 | Steering column switch module (SCLM) | 15 |
| F40 | Horn / dual-tone horn | 7.5 / 10 |
| F41 | Data Bus Diagnostic Interface (CAN Gateway) | 5 |
| F42 | Unassigned | - |
| F43 | Cabin CO2 sensor, interior temperature sensor, rear window defogger relay, rear climate control interface | 7.5 |
| F44 | Headlight switch, driver window switch module, OBD-II diagnostic port, ambient lighting, ID. Light, rain/light sensor | 7.5 |
| F45 | Steering column switch module (SCLM) | 5 |
| F46 | Head-up Display (HUD) unit, central display screen (infotainment screen) | 7.5 / 10 |
| F47 | Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) electronic damping module | 10 |
| F48 | USB 5V charging port 1 | 7.5 / 10 |
| F49 | Unassigned | - |
| F50 | Unassigned | - |
| F51 | Unassigned | - |
| F52 | 12V accessory socket / cigarette lighter | 20 |
| F53 | Unassigned | - |
| F54 | Unassigned | - |
| F55 | Unassigned | - |
| F56 | Unassigned | - |
| F57 | Unassigned | - |
| F58 | Keyless Access / start-stop control unit | 7.5 |
| F59 | Power outlet relay, auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, occupant detection control unit (PODS) | 7.5 |
| F60 | OBD-II diagnostic connector | 7.5 |
| F61 | Electric drive power electronics and motor control module | 5 |
| F62 | Unassigned | - |
| F63 | Unassigned | - |
| F64 | Unassigned | - |
| F65 | Unassigned | - |
| F66 | Rear window wiper motor | 15 |
| F67 | Heated rear window (defogger), FM antenna noise filter | 30 |
| R1 | Power outlet / 12V socket relay | |
| R2 | Terminal 15 (ignition switch ON) power supply relay | |
| R3 | Heated rear window (defogger) relay | |
Under-Hood / Engine Compartment Fuse Boxes
Component layout:
1 – High-current fusible link block;
2 – Main under-hood distribution box.
High-Current Fuse Block (Pre-Fuse Box)
Houses high-amperage fusible links attached directly to the positive battery terminal.
| Diagram | ||
|---|---|---|
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| No. | Description | Rating (A) |
| 508 | 12V auxiliary battery | - |
| SA1 | DC/DC voltage converter | 350 |
| SA2 | Electromechanical power steering (EPS) control module, battery monitor control module | 80 |
| SA3 | Passenger compartment fuse box feed | 100 |
| SA4 | 100 | |
| SA5 | Unassigned | - |
| SA6 | Main under-hood fuse box feed | 125 |
Main Under-Hood Fuse Box
Accessing the panel.
| Fuse Diagram | ||
|---|---|---|
|
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| No. | Description | Rating (A) |
| R1 | Main system relay | |
| R2 | Heated windshield relay | |
| R3 | Horn relay | |
| R4 | Unassigned | |
| R5 | Unassigned | |
| R6 | A/C compressor / thermal management relay | |
| F1 | Unassigned | |
| F2 | ABS / ESC control module | 7.5 |
| F3 | Electric drive power electronics, High-Voltage On-Board Charger 1 (OBC) | 10 |
| F4 | Left headlight assembly | 30 |
| F5 | Right headlight assembly | 30 |
| F6 | Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) radar module | 7.5 |
| F7 | Front right windshield wiper motor | 30 |
| F8 | Unassigned | - |
| F9 | Horn relay coil / horn circuit | 15 |
| F10 | Front left windshield wiper motor, wiper control module | 30 |
| F11 | A/C system control relay | 7.5 |
| F12 | Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS / e-sound) module 1 | 7.5 |
| F13 | ABS / ESC hydraulic pump module | 25 |
| F14 | Unassigned | - |
| F15 | ABS / ESC control system | 40 |
| F16 | Radiator / thermal management cooling fan | 50 |
| F17 | Heated windshield element | 40 |
| F18 | Unassigned | - |
| F19 | Unassigned | - |
| F20 | Unassigned | - |
| F21 | Unassigned | - |
| F22 | Unassigned | - |
| F23 | Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) / powertrain control module | 10 |
| F24 | Radiator cooling fan control switch module | 5 |
| F25 | High-voltage PTC auxiliary heater element 3, HV battery coolant circulation pump | 10 |
| F26 | Active radiator shutter actuator motor, low-temperature coolant loop pump | 10 |
| F27 | Unassigned | - |
| F28 | Unassigned | - |
| F29 | Unassigned | - |
| F30 | Unassigned | - |
| F31 | Unassigned | - |
| F32 | Electromechanical brake booster (e-Brake booster) | 50 |