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The Volkswagen Touareg is a mid-size crossover SUV produced across three generations from 2002 to the present, featuring both gasoline and diesel engines. First-generation (Typ 7L) model years include 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010, receiving a mid-cycle facelift (GP) during this period. The second generation was manufactured from 2011 through 2016, followed by the launch of the third-generation Touareg. This guide provides comprehensive fuse and relay assignment diagrams, location details, and rating charts for the first-generation Volkswagen Touareg (Chassis code 7L; PL71 platform). Cigarette lighter fuses are highlighted in bold.
Note: Fuse and relay assignments may vary depending on the model year, market specification, and optional equipment fitted to your vehicle.
Passenger Compartment Fuse Boxes
Left Side of Dashboard
Remove the end cover on the left side of the dashboard to access the fuse panel.
| Diagram | |
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| No. | Rating / Circuit Description |
| 1 | 20 A Cigarette lighter |
| 2 | 5 A Auxiliary heating (timer, sensor, pump) / 15 A Coolant circulation pump relay |
| 3 | 20 A Auxiliary 12 V power sockets |
| 4 | 20 A Auxiliary heater unit |
| 5 | 20 A Power socket relay |
| 6 | 15 A KESSY (Keyless Access and Start System) |
| 7 | 5 A Diagnostic connector (OBD-II), CAN bus gateway, rain/light sensor |
| 8 | 30 A Windshield wipers |
| 9 | 15 A Windshield washer pump |
| 10 | 25 A Rear left power window control module |
| 11 | 15 A Central locking system (left) |
| 12 | 20 A Interior lighting |
| 13 | — |
| 14 | 25 A Front left power window control module |
| 15 | 20 A Left tail lamp assembly |
| 16 | 20 A Horn |
| 17 | 10 A Left turn signals, left parking lights |
| 18 | 20 A Headlight washer system relay (SRA) |
| 19 | 15 A Fog lights |
| 20 | 30 A Power seat adjustment |
| 21 | 15 A Static cornering light module |
| 22 | 30 A Central locking, tailgate control module 2 |
| 23 | 10 A Rear differential lock control module |
| 24 | 5 A Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
| 25 | 15 A Power adjustable steering column |
| 26 | 10 A Airbag control module, passenger airbag deactivation switch, clutch pedal switch |
| 27 | 5 A Interior motion sensor deactivate switch, interior lighting |
| 28-32 | Reserved / Spare |
| 33 | 15 A Heated steering wheel, steering column electronics module |
| 34 | 5 A Heated seat sensor, interior monitoring system |
| 35 | 15 A Low beam / high beam headlight / 30 A Onboard electrical system control module |
| 36 | 10 A Onboard power supply (battery connection) |
| 37 | — |
| 38 | 10 A Brake lights (stop lights) |
| 39 | 5 A Ignition switch relay, HVAC control module, heated seat switch, instrument cluster |
| 40 | 5 A Instrument cluster |
| 41 | 15 A KESSY (Keyless Access and Start System) |
| 42 | 30 A Power sunroof |
| 43 | 30 A Audio system subwoofer |
| 44 | 30 A Power seat adjustment module |
| 45 | 30 A Power seat adjustment module |
| 46 | — |
| 47 | 10 A Rear differential lock control module |
| 48 | 5 A Auxiliary heater timer, Lane Change Assist control module |
| 49 | 5 A Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering |
| 50 | 10 A Engine oil level/temperature sensor, crankcase breather heater (VR6) |
| 51 | 5 A Air quality sensor, TPMS, diagnostic connector |
| 52 | 30 A Rear window wiper motor |
| 53 | 5 A Interior monitoring sensor, headlight switch module, heated exterior mirrors |
| 54 | 10 A Automatic headlight leveling control module |
| 55 | 15 A Fresh air blower relay (Speed 2) |
| 56 | 40 A Climatronic / HVAC blower motor |
| 57 | 40 A Radiator fan control module / Bitron regulator |
| A | Spare fuses |
Fuses #1, #3, and #5 (20 A each) control the cigarette lighter and 12 V power sockets:
• Fuse #1 (20 A): Cigarette lighter and rear center console 12 V socket.
• Fuse #3 (20 A): Cargo area 12 V socket (right side wall, closest to tailgate).
• Fuse #5 (20 A): Front center console 12 V socket (near gear selector) and cargo area 12 V socket (right side wall).
Right Side of Dashboard
Located behind the access cover on the right side (passenger side) of the dashboard.
| Diagram | |
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| No. | Rating / Circuit Description |
| 1 | 15 A Trailer detection control module |
| 2 | 5 A Park Distance Control (Parktronic), compass |
| 3 | 15 A Trailer control module |
| 4 | 5 A Telephone control module |
| 5 | 15 A Trailer detection control module |
| 6 | 30 A Electronic Stability Program (ESP) / ABS hydraulic unit |
| 7 | 5 A Transfer case control module |
| 8 | 20 A Auxiliary high beam headlights |
| 9 | 5 A CD changer |
| 10 | 5 A TV tuner |
| 11 | 10 A Head unit / Radio |
| 12 | 30 A Sound system amplifier, antenna switch |
| 13 | — |
| 14 | 20 A Right tail lamp assembly / 15 A Tailgate control module |
| 15 | 25 A Rear right power window control module |
| 16 | 10 A Cargo area / trunk lighting |
| 17 | 15 A Low beam / high beam headlights |
| 18 | 30 A Heated rear window relay |
| 19 | 25 A / 30 A Power swiveling trailer hitch motor |
| 20 | 30 A Power seat adjustment / 20 A 12 V to 230 V power inverter socket |
| 21 | 10 A Anti-theft alarm system, spare wheel carrier release |
| 22 | 25 A / 30 A Front passenger power seat, heated front seats |
| 23 | 10 A Climatronic / HVAC control module |
| 24 | 25 A / 30 A Power seat adjustment |
| 25 | 5 A Rear HVAC control console |
| 26 | — |
| 27 | 15 A Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), adaptive air suspension control module |
| 28 | 10 A Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) |
| 29 | 10 A Transmission Control Module (TCM) |
| 30 | 20 A Power winch relay, soft-close door relay |
| 31 | 25 A Rear convenience control module / 15 A Tailgate control module |
| 32 | 10 A Central locking system (right) |
| 33 | 10 A Rear anti-theft module / 15 A Special vehicle equipment |
| 34 | 25 A Front right power window control module |
| 35 | 10 A Right turn signals, right parking lights / 30 A Passenger seat adjustment switch panel |
| 36 | 5 A Overhead control panel, telephone module |
| 37 | — |
| 38 | ESP / ABS control module |
| 39 | 10 A HVAC control module / 5 A Heated windshield relay |
| 40 | 10 A Center differential lock (longitudinal lock) |
| 41 | 10 A Trailer control module |
| 42 | 5 A Audio system, garage door opener (HomeLink) |
| 43 | 5 A Reverse light switch |
| 44 | Heated windshield washer nozzles, seat heating control module |
| 45 | Reserved / Spare |
| 46 | Reserved / Spare |
| 47 | 10 A Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) radar sensor, right headlight control module |
| 48 | 10 A Adaptive air suspension control module |
| 49 | 5 A Exterior mirrors, telephone module |
| 50 | 5 A Park Distance Control, ASR/ESP off switch |
| 51 | 20 A Transmission control unit |
| 52 | 5 A Selector lever module |
| 53 | 30 A Heated windshield relay |
| 54 | 30 A Electric trailer brake controller, heated windshield relay |
| 55 | 20 A Power adjustable steering column |
| 56 | 40 A ABS / ESP pump motor |
| 57 | 40 A Center differential lock actuator |
Fuse Box Under the Driver's Seat
Located under the driver's seat, on or adjacent to the primary battery box cover.
| Diagram | |
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| No. | Rating / Description |
| 1 | Main battery disconnect switch / relay |
| 2 | Terminal 15 power supply relay [100 / 433] |
| 3 | Auxiliary battery charging relay |
| SD1 | 150 A Left instrument panel fuse box |
| SD2 | 150 A Right instrument panel fuse box |
| SD3 | 60 A Right instrument panel fuse box |
| SD4 | 60 A Power distribution block, left fuse box |
| SD5 | 60 A Terminal 15 power relay |
| SD7 | 250 A Battery parallel coupling relay |
| SD8 | 150 A Auxiliary power supply / jump-start terminal |
| SD9 | 5 A Onboard electrical system control module (BCM) |
| SD10 | 10 A Onboard electrical system control module (BCM) |
| SD11 | 5 A Starter circuit diagnostic line |
| SD12 | Not used |
| SD13 | 40 A Adaptive air suspension compressor motor |
| SD14 | Not used |
Under-Dash Relay Carrier
Located beneath the left side of the instrument panel (driver side).
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| No. | Description |
| D1 | Servotronic speed-sensitive steering control module [476] |
| D2 | Door soft-close relay [404] |
| D3 | Air suspension compressor relay [373] |
| D4 | Power socket relay [404] |
| D5 | A/C compressor clutch relay [100] |
| D6 | Fresh air blower relay, Speed 2 [404] (manual HVAC only) |
| D7 | Heated rear window relay [53] |
| D8 | Coolant circulation pump relay [404] (VR6 engine with auxiliary heater) |
| D9 | Generator field / connection relay [53] |
| E1 | Solar sunroof panel isolator relay [79] |
| E2 | External spare wheel carrier release relay [404] |
| E3 | Left heated windshield relay [53] |
| E4 | Coolant circulation pump relay [404] |
| E5 | Terminal 30 power supply relay 2 [432] (V10 TDI only) |
| E6 | Not used |
| E7 | Headlight washer system relay [53] |
| E8 | Residual heat / auxiliary coolant pump relay [404] |
| E9 | Right heated windshield relay [53] |
Engine Compartment Fuse and Relay Box
Located in the plenum chamber (E-box) on the driver side of the engine compartment.
| Diagram | |
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| No. | Rating / Circuit Description |
| 1 | 60 A Radiator fan control module, radiator fan |
| 2 | 30 A Radiator fan control module, radiator fan |
| 3 | 40 A Secondary Air Injection (SAI) pump |
| 4 | 40 A Secondary Air Injection (SAI) pump |
| 5 | 30 A Ignition coils, E-box power supply |
| 6 | 30 A Ignition coils |
| 7 | 10 A Cylinder fuel injectors, fuel cooling pump relay / 20 A Ignition coils |
| 8 | 10 A Cylinder fuel injectors / 20 A Ignition coils |
| 9 | 30 A Engine Control Module (ECM / Motronic / Diesel Direct Injection) |
| 10 | 10 A High-pressure sensor, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, HVAC control module, generator connection relay, auxiliary coolant pump relay, vacuum pump relay (3.2L), EVAP leak detection pump, turbocharger actuator |
| 11 | 15 A Engine oil level/temperature sensor, Climatronic control module, EVAP canister purge valve, turbocharger actuator / 10 A HVAC control module |
| 12 | 5 A Secondary air injection relay, fuel pump relay / 10 A EVAP purge valve 1, generator regulator, glow plug control module / 20 A Mapped engine cooling thermostat, high-pressure sensor, run-on coolant pump relay, A/C control module, variable valve timing (VVT) solenoid, intake manifold flap actuator |
| 13 | 15 A Fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump |
| 14 | 15 A Fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump / 10 A Fuel metering valve |
| 15 | 15 A Fuel pump relay, Engine Control Module (ECM) |
| 16 | 10 A Battery parallel coupling relay / 30 A ABS hydraulic pump |
| 17 | 15 A Oxygen (heated lambda) sensor / 30 A Oxygen (lambda) sensor heater |
| 18 | 7.5 A / 15 A Downstream oxygen (lambda) sensor |
| A1 | Glow plug control module [475] |
| A2 | Terminal 30 power supply relay [109 / 219] |
| A4 | Fuel pump relay [53] |
| A6 | Fuel cooling pump relay [404] |
| A5 | Auxiliary coolant pump relay [404] |
| A3 | Glow plug control module [475] |
| B6 | Auxiliary fuel pump relay [449] |
| B7 | Not used |
| B4 | Low heat output relay [100] / Main power supply relay 1 [100] |
| B3 | High heat output relay [100] |
| B1 | Terminal 30 power supply relay [219] |
| B2 | Fuel pump relay [53] |
| C20 | Terminal 50 starter power supply relay [433] |
| C19 | Fuel lift pump relay [404] |
Windshield spray fuse for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg