Touareg is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Volkswagen since 2002. Currently, the car is produced at the plant in Bratislava. The model became the third SUV in the history of the brand after the Tour 82 (Kübelwagen) and Iltis. The 3rd generation of the car uses the MLB platform. In this article, we will take a detailed look at the fuse diagrams for the VW Touareg (third generation; body brand CR) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 model years.
Here you will find the location and photos of distribution boxes. The fuses responsible for the “Cigarette lighter” and “Fuel Pump” are highlighted in bold.
In the luggage compartment
The fuse box is located behind the panelling on the left side.
The photo is an example.
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| № | Description | Amps |
| SG1 | Radiator louvre control motor, High voltage heater, Refrigerant expansion valve 2, Refrigerant pressure and temperature sensor 1 and 2 | 10A |
| SG2 | Empty | - |
| SG3 | Empty | - |
| SG4 | Empty | - |
| SG5 | Adaptive air suspension control unit | 15A |
| SG6 | Automatic transmission control unit | 15A |
| SG7 | Petrol tank hatch, On-board network control unit 2, Rear curtain, closing power, KESSY | 20A |
| SG8 | Control and display unit for rear air conditioning, rear seat heating (except E-Hybrid) | |
| SG9 | Empty | |
| SG10 | Trailer detection control unit | 25A |
| SG11 | Rear cover control unit, Rear door control unit | 30A |
| SG12 | Rear air inlet fan control unit | 20A |
| SH1 | On-board network control unit 2, left tail lamp | 20A |
| SH2 | Empty | |
| SH3 | DC/AC converter with socket, 12-230 V., Control unit for restorer dosing system, SCR heater, rear spoiler | 30A |
| SH4 | Rear air conditioning control and display unit | 10A |
| SH5 | Trailer Detector Control Unit | 25A |
| SH6 | Trailer detector control unit (steering motor) | 30A |
| SH7 | Trailer detector control unit (charging, electric release) | 15A |
| SH8 | Empty | - |
| SH9 | Trailer detector control unit (socket) | 15A |
| SH10 | Differential lock | - |
| SH11 | Empty | - |
| SH12 | Reconditioner dosing system control unit, SCR heater (not for E-Hybrid) | 25A |
| SJ1 | Driver auxiliary systems control unit | 15A |
| SJ2 | Antenna amplifier for mobile phone | 5A |
| SJ3 | Empty | |
| SJ4 | Lane change assistant | 5A |
| SJ5 | Entertainment multimedia system | |
| SJ6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 5A |
| SJ7 | Driver auxiliary systems | 15A |
| SJ8 | Remote control receiver for the autonomous heater, Radio receiver for the autonomous heater | 5A |
| SJ9 | DVD drive | - |
| SJ10 | TV tuner, PTM | 5A |
| SJ11 | Roof antenna (ParkAssist) | 5A |
| SJ12 | Garage door control unit | 5A |
| SJ13 | Rear camera system control unit | 5A |
| SJ14 | On-board network control unit 2, right rear lamp | 20A |
| SJ15 | Empty | - |
| SJ16 | Digital audio system control unit | 40A |
| SK1 | Transverse stabiliser control unit | 5A |
| SK2 | High voltage system service connector | 7,5A |
| SK3 | High voltage battery coolant pump relay | 10A |
| SK4 | Electric drive power and control electronics | 7,5A |
| SK5 | Brake booster, Brake booster - E-Hybrid | 5A |
| SK6 | Seat fans | - |
| SK7 | Empty | - |
| SK8 | Air conditioner compressor with magnetic clutch and control valve | 5A |
| SK9 | Voltage converter (48 V/12 V) / Battery | 10A |
| SK10 | High-voltage battery 1 | 5A |
| SK11 | Charger 1 for high-voltage battery | 7,5A |
| SK12 | Empty | - |
| SK13 | Empty | - |
| SK14 | Thermostatically controlled coolant pump relay | |
| SK15 | Empty | - |
| SK16 | Empty | - |
Additional fuses:
A - Front passenger seat adjustment with memory control unit (right hand drive) 15A
B - Empty
C - Rear window heater relay 30A
D - Adaptive suspension compressor electronics 40A
E - Empty
F - Empty
In the passenger compartment
Here there are two fuse blocks responsible for the protection of the car's electrical circuits.
Fuse box No. 1
Its design depends on the location of the steering wheel.
In right-hand drive models it is located in the footwell on the passenger side.
Example of access.
In left-hand drive models, the fuse box is located in the driver's footwell. To access it, remove the protective cover with a screwdriver.
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Right-hand drive
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Left-hand drive
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| № | Description | Amps |
| SA1 | Empty | - |
| SA2 | Circulation pump, mass air flow sensor, crankcase heater, coolant circulation pump | 10A |
| SA3 | Radiator louvres | |
| SA4 | Exhaust flap control unit, Particulate matter sensor, NOx sensor control unit, Circulation pump, Backup heating pump, Fuel tank shut-off valve | 10A |
| SA5 | Stop lamp switch | 5A |
| SA6 | Engine cooling system thermostat with map control, Intake cam 1 actuator for cylinders 1~4, Left and right engine electro-hydraulic support solenoid valve, Coolant pump, Cylinder head coolant valve, Exhaust gas recirculation cooler switching valve, Exhaust gas recirculation system bypass valve, Reduction valve, Gearbox mounting valve 2, Cam adjustment actuator 1~8 | 7,5A / 15A |
| SA7 | Lambda probe after particulate filter 2, Lambda probe 1 after catalyser, Air mass measurement module, Air flow meter 2 | 5A/15A |
| SA8 | Right engine electro-hydraulic support solenoid valve, Exhaust gas recirculation cooler switch valve, Intake cam 1 actuator of cylinders 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6, Secondary air pump relay, Left engine electro-hydraulic support solenoid valve, Fuel tank leak control unit, Coolant circulation pump, Fuel dosing valve, Fuel pressure regulating valve, Continuous coolant circulation pump, Engine cooling system thermostat with map control, Fuel dosing valve, Fuel pressure regulating valve, Fuel pressure regulating valve, Fuel pressure regulating valve, Fuel pressure regulating valve, Engine cooling system thermostat with map control | 7,5A / 15A |
| SA9 | Engine component power relay (engine relay) | 5A |
| SA10 | Oil level and temperature sensor | 5A |
| SA11 | Radiator louvres, accelerator pedal module | 7,5A |
| SA12 | Right and left engine electro-hydraulic support solenoid valve, Secondary air inlet valve, Air filter bypass valve, Piston cooling jet control valve, Oil pressure control valve, Turbocharger air recirculation valve, Camshaft control valves 1 and 2, Exhaust camshaft control valve 1 and 2, Activated carbon filter solenoid valve 1, Charge pressure control solenoid valve, Intake cam actuator 1 for cylinders 1~8, Exhaust cam actuator 1 for cylinders 1~8, Intake manifold flap valve | 7,5A / 10A / 15A |
| SA13 | Radiator fan | 5A |
| SA14 | Nozzle 2, cylinders 1~4, Engine/Motor Control Unit | 15A / 25A |
| SA15 | Lambda probe after particulate filter, Lambda probe 1 before catalytic converter, Lambda probe 1 after catalytic converter | 10A/15A |
| SA16 | Fuel pump control unit (petrol pump fuse) | 30A |
| SB1 | Ignition coil 1~6 with output stage | 20A |
| SB2 | Engine relay | |
| SB3 | Empty | - |
| SB4 | Empty | - |
| SB5 | Engine electro-hydraulic engine mount control box | 30A |
| SB6 | Front left front seat belt | 25A |
| SB7 | Fuse holder F | 20A / 40A |
| SB8 | Front right seat belt | 25A |
| SB9 | Supply air fan control unit (front heater fan) | 20A / 30A |
| SB10 | Driver assistance control | |
| SB11 | Thermostat control unit, Starter relay 2 | 15A / 40A |
| SB12 | Four-wheel drive | |
| SC1 | On-board network control unit, front seat heater | 30A |
| SC2 | Driver's door control unit | 20A |
| SC3 | Power outlets (Volkswagen Touareg 3 cigarette lighter fuse) | 20A |
| SC4 | Control unit for sliding sunroof adjustment | 30A |
| SC5 | Control unit for the on-board network of the auxiliary lighting on the left side | 30A |
| SC6 | Rear driver's door control unit | 20A |
| SC7 | Wiper motor control unit | 30A |
| SC8 | Rear passenger door control unit | 20A |
| SC9 | On-board network control unit (Additional lighting on the right) | 30A |
| SC10 | On-board network control unit, headlight/windscreen washer | 10A/30A |
| SC11 | Trailer electric brakes potentiometer, climate control unit | 20A / 30A |
| SC12 | Clutch actuator, Auxiliary heater control unit | 30A |
| SD1 | Rear seat heating control unit, Interior mirror, Diagnostic connection | 5A |
| SD2 | On-board network control unit, Parking sensors, Diagnostic data bus interface | 10A |
| SD3 | Audio system (E-Hybrid), Engine sound generator control unit | 7,5A |
| SD4 | Transmission oil cooling valve | 5A |
| SD5 | Electric drive power and control electronics, Starter relays 1 and 2 | 5A |
| SD6 | Empty | |
| SD7 | Accelerator pedal module | 15A |
| SD8 | Transverse stabiliser control unit 1 and 2, Night vision system control unit | 5A |
| SD9 | Radar object detection sensor control unit front left and front right, Adaptive cruise control unit | 10A |
| SD10 | Four-wheel drive, differential lock. | |
| SD11 | Driver assistance systems front camera | 10A |
| SD12 | Front left and right seat backrest and seat cushion ventilator | 7,5A |
| SD13 | USB charging socket 1 | 5A |
| SD14 | Rear window wiper motor | 15A |
| SD15 | Front right headlamp | 20A |
| SD16 | Front left headlamp | 20A |
| SE1 | Buzzer, Anti-theft alarm sensor | 5A |
| SE2 | Main relay | 5A |
| SE3 | Garage door control unit | 5A |
| SE4 | Selector sensor control unit | 7,5A |
| SE5 | On-board network control unit (Horn) | 15A |
| SE6 | Electromechanical parking brake button | 5A |
| SE7 | Diagnostic data bus interface (Gateway control unit) | 5A/10A |
| SE8 | Front roof module | 5A |
| SE9 | Emergency call module, trailer hitch | |
| SE10 | Airbag control unit | 5A/10A |
| SE11 | ABS, ESC control unit | 5A |
| SE12 | Diagnostic Connection, Rain and Light Sensor | 10A |
| SE13 | Air conditioning system | 20A |
| SE14 | Front passenger door control module | 20A |
| SE15 | On-board network control module, air conditioner compressor | 20A |
| SE16 | Brake system pressure battery, Intelligent Actuator (E-Hybrid), DC to AC converter with socket, 12-230 V | 30A |
Additional fuses:
A - Seat and steering column adjustment control unit with memory 15A
B - Front passenger seat adjustment with memory control unit 15A
C - ABS module 40A
D - ABS module 40A
E - Empty
F - Transmission auxiliary hydraulic pump 50A
Fuse box No. 2
Located behind the plastic cover at the bottom of the dashboard.
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| № | Description | Amps |
| 1 | Empty | - |
| 2 | Left speaker / smartphone tray, ETC toll system card reader | 5A |
| 3 | Switch module 1 in centre console, Driver assistance systems button, Drive mode selection control unit, Suspension height adjustment control unit | 5A / 7,5A |
| 4 | Projection display control unit | 5A |
| 5 | USB hub | 7,5A |
| 6 | Heater and air conditioning controls | 10A |
| 7 | Steering column lock control element | 5A / 10A |
| 8 | Multimedia system control panel | 5A / 10A |
| 9 | Instrument cluster control unit | 10A |
| 10 | Multimedia system control panel | 5A |
| 11 | Rotary light switch | 5A |
| 12 | Steering column electronics control unit | 1A |
| 13 | Empty | - |
| 14 | Information electronics control unit 1, PCM | 5A / 20A |
| 15 | Steering column electronics control unit | 25A |
| 16 | Steering column electronics, steering wheel heating switch | 10A |
