Volkswagen Passat B5 — This is the fifth generation of the Passat family. The car was produced 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. VW Passat B5 was presented in a 4-door sedan and a 5-door station wagon, with 1.6 L, 1.8 L, 2.0 L, 2.3 L, 2.8 L, 4.0 L petrol engines and 1.9 L TDI, 2.0 L TDI, 2.5 L TDI diesel engines. During production, this model has undergone several technical upgrades and an update in the end of 2000.
Interesting to know: All Volkswagen Passat B5s built after the end of 2000 became known as B5.5 models
In this article you will find information about location of the fuse boxes and relays with their diagrams and assignment, especially the fuses responsible for the fuel pump and cigarette lighter.
Please note that depending on the year of manufacture, configuration and modification of the vehicle, the fuse and relay boxes may be different.
Interior fuse box
Fuse box
The main interior fuse box is located on the left side of the dashboard right in its end.
To access the fuses, you must remove the protective cover by prying it open with a screwdriver or other hard, flat tool.
On the back of the cover there may be information with the location of the fuses particular of your car model.
Fuses assignment in the Instrument Panel (1997 – May 2002)
| № | Amps | Description / Protected circuit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 A | Front heated washer jets / nozzles |
| 2 | 10 A | Turn signals (direction indicators, blinker) |
| 3 | 5 A | Light for glove box, air conditioning, cruise control, seat heating control modules, day / night light mirror, control module and multifunction steering wheel control unit, transmission selector lever |
| 4 | 5 A | Number (license) plate light |
| 5 | 10 A | Instrument panel light, heated seats, cruise control test plug, air conditioning (A/C), automatic transmission display, mirror switch, pump Airbag outside temperature gauge, navigation system, parking lights |
| 6 | 5 A | Comfort module system: door mirror heaters, сentral locking |
| 7 | 10 A | ABS (brake system) |
| 8 | 5 A | Automatic headlamp beam adjustment, telematics/telephone |
| 9 | 5 А | Heated side mirrors, front seats adjustment |
| 10 | 5 А | CD changer (audio) unit, telematics / telephone,switches on steering wheel |
| 11 | 5 А | By car with automatic transmission: Cruise control |
| 12 | 10 A | Data link connector (DLC / OBD) (diagnostic connector) |
| 13 | 10 A | Brake lights (stop lamps) |
| 14 | 10 A | Comfort module system: central locking, passenger visor mirror, adjustment of rear-view mirrors, anti-theft system |
| 15 | 10 A | Instrument cluster, automatic transmission AT |
| 16 | 5 A | ABS (brake system) |
| 17 | 10 A | Navigation system |
| 18 | 10 A | High beam - Right headlight |
| 19 | 10 A | High beam - Left headlight |
| 20 | 10 A | Low beam - Right headlight, headlight adjustment |
| 21 | 10 A | Low beam - Left headlight, headlight adjustment |
| 22 | 5 A | Park / tail-lights - right side |
| 23 | 5 A | Park / tail-lights - left side |
| 24 | 25 A | Windscreen Wiper and Washer |
| 25 | 30 A | AC / heater blower motor, air conditioning (A/C), AC / heater recirculation |
| 26 | 30 A | Rear window defogger (heated rear window) |
| 27 | 15 A | Rear window washer and wiper |
| 28 | 15 A | Fuel pump |
| 29 | 20 A | Engine management system (ECU) |
| 30 | 20 A | Sunroof electric drive |
| 31 | 15 A | Back-up lights, cruise control system, automatic transmission (AT), cruise control (with MT), cruise control, diagnostic engine management system (ECU) |
| 32 | 20 A | Engine management system (ECU) |
| 33 | 15 A | Cigarette lighter |
| 34 | 15 A | Injectors, engine control sys. |
| 35 | 30 A | Trailer socket, trailer electrical equipment |
| 36 | 15 A | Front and rear fog lamps / lights |
| 37 | 20 A | Radio, telephone |
| 38 | 15 A | Central lock (doors, fuel filler flap, door function control modules); Power Windows, comfort block |
| 39 | 15 A | Emergency lights (hazard warning lamps) |
| 40 | 25 A | Horn (signal) |
| 41 | 25 A | ABS (brake system) hydro pump |
| 42 | - | Empty (reserve) |
| 43 | - | Empty (reserve) |
| 44 | 30 А | Front heated seats |
| 45 | 30 А | Reserve |
| 46 | 10 А | Reserve |
The Cigarette lighter fuse is at number 33 with an amperage of 15 Amps. The Fuel pump (gas pump) fuse is at number 28 with 15 Amps.
Addendum: to solve the problem with the Power Windows we recommend also to check the fuses №38, 14 (interior fuse box), the A fuse for 30 amps on the sixfold relay panel (some models) and the 30 Amps fuse on the eightfold relay panel (see below).
Fuses assignment in the Instrument Panel (May 2002 – 2005)
| № | Amps | Description / Protected circuit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 A | Front heated washer jets |
| 2 | 10 A | Turn signals (direction indicators, blinker) |
| 3 | 5 A | Empty (reserve) |
| 4 | 5 A | Number (licens) plate light |
| 5 | 10 A | Instrument panel light, heated seats, cruise control test plug, air conditioning (A/C), automatic transmission display, mirror switch, navigation system, Multi-Function Steering Wheel |
| 6 | 5 A | Comfort module system, door mirror heaters |
| 7 | 10 A | ABS (brake system), cruise control, engine control unit (ECU), speedometer |
| 8 | 5 A | Automatic headlamp beam adjustment, telematics/telephone |
| 9 | 5 А | Parking assistance system |
| 10 | 5 А | CD changer (audio) unit, telematics / telephone, switches on steering wheel RADIO |
| 11 | 5 А | Power Seats adjustment |
| 12 | 10 A | Data link connector (DLC / OBD) (diagnostic connector) |
| 13 | 10 A | Brake lights (stop lamps) |
| 14 | 10 A | Comfort module system (passenger visor mirror, adjustment of rear-view mirrors, anti-theft system, interior lights / lamps) |
| 15 | 10 A | Instrument cluster, automatic transmission AT, A/C |
| 16 | 5 A | ABS (brake system), Steering wheel Angle Sensor |
| 17 | 10 A /15 A | Telematics, Power outlet |
| 18 | 10 A | High beam - Right headlight |
| 19 | 10 A | High beam - Left headlight |
| 20 | 10 A | Low beam - Right headlight |
| 21 | 10 A | Low beam - Left headlight |
| 22 | 5 A | Park / tail-lights - right side |
| 23 | 5 A | Park / tail-lights - left side |
| 24 | 25 A | Windscreen Wiper and Washer (also headlight washer) |
| 25 | 30 A | AC / heater blower fan, air conditioning (A/C), AC / heater recirculation |
| 26 | 30 A | Rear window defogger (heated rear window), heated side mirrors |
| 27 | 15 A | Rear window washer and wiper |
| 28 | 15 A | Fuel pump |
| 29 | 20 A | Engine management system, Cooling fan |
| 30 | 20 A | Sunroof electric drive |
| 31 | 15 A | Reversing (back up) lights, automatic transmission (AT), cruise control (with MT), cruise control |
| 32 | 20 A | Engine management system (ECU) |
| 33 | 15 A | Cigarette lighter |
| 34 | 15 A | Injectors, engine control sys. |
| 35 | 30 A | Trailer socket, trailer electrical equipment |
| 36 | 15 A | Front and rear fog lamps / lights |
| 37 | 20 A | Radio, navigation system |
| 38 | 15 A | Central lock (doors, door lights, fuel filler flap, door function control modules), Power Windows, comfort block |
| 39 | 15 A | Emergency lights (hazard warning lights) |
| 40 | 25 A | Horn (signal) |
| 41 | 25 A | Telematics |
| 42 | 15 A | ABS system, ESP system |
| 43 | 15 A | Engine Control Unit (ECU), EGR, Coolant temperature gauge |
| 44 | 30 А | Front heated seats |
| 45 | 30 А | Reserve |
| 46 | 10 А | Reserve |
Main relay panel
The main relay box of the Volkswagen Passat B5 is located under the dash on the driver’s side and consist of 13-fold and 6-fold panels. To access this unit, remove the lower dashboard cover (located above the driver’s footwell)
| № | Description / Protected circuit |
|---|---|
| 1 | A/C fan relay (373) |
| 2 | Clutch relay |
| 3 | Air Conditioner magnetic clutch relay (A/C Clutch 267, 384) |
| 4 | Air conditioning system control module |
| 5 | On diesel cars: Fuel pump relay |
| 6 | Exterior lights, gearbox selector handle lights |
| 7 | Headlight relay |
| 8 | Glow plug relay; Empty |
| 9 | Empty (reserve) |
| 10 | Fog lights relay |
| 11 | Communication relay (phone, radio) |
| 12 | Starter relay |
| 13 | Starter interlock/disable relay |
| Fuses at thirteenfold relay-panel | |
| A | Taxi car fuse (25A) |
| B | Taxi car fuse (20A) |
| C | Brake system vacuum pump fuse (15A) |
| D | Rear power outlet (12 V) fuse (20A) |
| E | Reserve (empty) |
| Sixfold relay-panel | |
| I | Dual Horn Relay (53) |
| II | X contact relay (370) |
| III | Wiper and washer relay |
| IV | Fuel pump relay (372, 409), Glow plug relay |
| V | Wiper and Washer Intermittent Relay (377) |
| VI | Wiper and Washer Intermittent Relay (377) |
| Fuses at sixfold relay-panel | |
| A | Luggage compartment 12v socket 1 fuse (20A); Power Windows fuse (some models) (30A/20A) |
| B | Luggage compartment 12v socket 2 fuse (20A) |
| C | Empty or Taxi car fuse (10A) |
The Cigarette lighter fuse is at number 33 with an amperage of 15 Amps. The Fuel pump (gas pump) fuse is at number 28 with 15 Amps.
Additional relay panel
Depending on the configuration of the vehicle, behind the main relay panel there may be an auxiliary (eightfold) relay panel unit consisting of 8 relays.
| № | Description / Protected circuit |
|---|---|
| 1 | Empty (reserve) |
| 2 | ABS / EDS / ESC systems relay |
| 3 | ABS / EDS / ESC systems relay |
| 4 | Cooling fan relay 80 W, Fan relay 300 W, 1 stage |
| 5 | First Speed Coolant Fan Control (FC) Relay (214) |
| 6 | Fan relay 300 W, stage 2 |
| 7 | Empty (reserve) or ABS relay with ESP |
| 8 | Second Speed Coolant Fan Control (FC) Relay (213) |
| Fuses | |
| A | Coolant Fan (5A) |
| B | Fan fuse, (40A) |
| C | Steering wheel hydraulic pump (50 A) |
| Power Window Fuse (30А) | |
| Passenger's seat: power seat circuit breaker (30A) | |
| Driver's seat: power seat circuit breaker (30A) | |
| Anti-Theft warning system (alarm lights, lock/unlock) (15A) | |
| Coolant Fan (30A) | |
Fuse box and relays under the hood
In the engine compartment mounting block located on the left side, next to the electronic engine control unit (ECU).
| № | Amps | Description / Protected circuit |
|---|---|---|
| B | 10 A | Fuse for injectors (S116) |
| B | 5 A | Auxiliary engine coolant pump |
| D | 40/50 A | Fuse for Secondary air Injection pump (S130) |
| E | 40 A | Fuse for ignition coil terminal (S115) |
| F | 5 A | Fuse for engine control module (ECM) (S102) |
| G | 10 A | Fuse for engine electronics (S282) |
| Relay | ||
| 1 | - | Motronic Engine Control Module Power relay (ECM) (167), engine code BDP |
| 2 | - | Secondary air Injection pump relay (AIR) (373), (100) |
| 3 | - | Motronic Engine Control Module power supply (429), (219); Auxiliary еngine сoolant pump relay (EC) (53), (411) |
We hope our article with the pinout, purpose of fuses and a description of where they are will help you in troubleshooting and repair the car. Leave your comments below!
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my ecu compartment does not have any relay or fuse . is this possible its a passat b5 2000 automatic petrol 1.6L. normally 3b2 if im not wrong
If everything is working fine, it’s fine! But, as we know, there should be fusible links there. Check additionally if the wires are not connected to the pads where the fuses and relays should be located.
Hi
Which is the exact flasher relay for the B5 passat, please.
My both (left and right) flash inticators, and the emergency hazard warning lamps, are not working at all, so i believe that the flasher relay might be the actual problem
The flasher and emergency light relay is built into the emergency button. You need to pry up the button and pull it out of the dashboard. You can remove the protective plastic cover and try to clean the relay contacts
Hello from Latvia.
Thank you very much!!!
I had the fuse card of my Passat B5.5 2003, but have not info about right fuse nominals.
Your info is very and very clear from any side we can look.
Thank you and good luck in Your everyday works and deals!
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I would like to know if there is a uk version of this as fuse box is on other side. I have two problems I am trying to solve power windows don’t work and diesel left in tank and distance left info is gone as well. My car is 2004 1.9 passat estate B5 diesel manual but I cannot find fuse or relay info to help. I am a car worshiper and at my age 70 I like things simple, so take pity on an old soul and try and help please.
The UK version will mirror what we have here. To solve the problem with the Power Windows we recommend also to check the fuses №38, №14, №6 (interior fuse box), the A fuse for 30 amps on the sixfold relay panel (some models) and the 30 Amps fuse on the eightfold relay panel.
As for the problem with the fuel level, there are several options: fuel level sensor, fuel gauge, wiring, dashboard (instrument panel). Everything needs to be checked. Start with the fuel level sensor.
It is also quite common to have problems with the wires running under the trim to the comfort unit (block), under the mat. The wiring under the mat should be checked, it may be corroded/damaged or have a poor connection to the unit (need to be lubricated).