Volkswagen Golf 3 (1991-1997) Description of Fuses

Fuse Panel

The individual current circuits are protected by fuses .The panel with the relays and fuses is in the front footwell behind a cover. It is advisable to always carry a few spare fuses on the vehicle.

    Fuse layout (from left to right)



Fuses Specifications
No. A Description
1 10 Headlight, low beam, left
2 10 Headlight, low beam, right
3 10 Instrument and number plate lighting
4 15 Rear window wiper and washer system, sliding/tilting roof
5 15 Windscreen wiper, windscreen and rear window washer, electric heated windscreen washer jets
6 20 Fresh air blower, A/C
30 Blower, air conditioner
7 10 Tail lights, right
8 10 Tail lights, left
9 15 Rear window defogger
20 Rear window heating, mirror heating
10 15 Fog lights, rear fog light
11 10 Headlight, high beam, left. main beam warning lamp
12 10 Headlight, high beam, right
13 10 Horn, radiator fan (run-on)
14 10 Back-up fights
15 Reversing lights, electric outside mirrors, seat heating, elec. windows, air conditioner cruise control system
15 10 Engine electronics, coolant circulation run-on pump, (six cylinder engine)
16 15 Warning lamps, glove box light, cassette storage box light, power sunroof, front map/reading light
17 10 Emergency flashers
18 20 Fuel pump (FP), heated oxygen sensor (H02S) control module
19 30 Coolant fan, A/С relay
20 10 Brake lights, cruise control system (trigger contacts on brake and clutch pedals)
21 15 Interior and luggage compartment lights, clock, cigarette lighter, central locking, multi-function indicator
22 10 Cigarette fighter, radio, luggage compartment


Additional fuses (in separate holders, above the relays)

Fuses Specifications
No. A Description
1 30 ABS motor relay
2 30 ABS main relay
3 10 Normal air conditioner
4 30 Fresh air blower on Climatronic
5 5 Climatronic
6 20 Automatic fuse for electric windows
7 15 Trailer perma nent +

Additional fuses (in the engine compartment on the bulkhead above the brake servo)

Fuses Specifications
No. A Description
1 50 Diesel glow plugs