VW Passat
Electrical Fuse Replacement Guide
How to check or change a blown electrical
fuse or a faulty relay in a 2012 to 2015 Volkswagen Passat with photos.
2015 Passat Engine Bay |
Gently Pull Forward Tab |
Push In Tab - Rear Edge |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the NMS (new midsize sedan) 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and the
updated 2016 Volkswagen Passat sedan in checking or changing a blown
fuse or a faulty relay in either the engine bay or the interior
passenger compartment electrical panels. Owners of other VW Group vehicles such as the Beetle, CC, Tiguan, Golf, Touareg, Jetta, GTI, SportWagen, Eos, Rabbit, Bora, Vento, Lavida, Coccinelle, Maggiolino, Fusca, Audi A3, A4, S4, A6, S6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, A5, S5, and TT may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The Passat is equipped with standard mini blade fuses which can be purchased at Walmart, any auto parts store or online at Amazon.com. Some VW models may instead have the relatively newer style of low profile mini blade fuses. Please check your vehicle before purchasing new fuses. |
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Pull Off Fuse Box Cover |
Engine Bay Fuse Block |
Driver Side Dashboard |
The first two steps
are to open the hood and then move to the right side. The engine bay electrical box is located on the driver side of the car next to the 12V automotive battery and behind the air filter box. Gently pull forward the black plastic tab on the front edge of the fuse box cover to release the clip. Then gently push in the tab on the rear edge of the fuse box cover to release the 2nd retaining clip. Pull the cover straight off the fuse box and set it aside in a safe place. There is a fuse location diagram in your owner's manual. The fuse puller tool is attached to the back side of the interior fuse panel access cover. Move to the driver side of the dashboard and locate the small notch at the bottom of the outer edge trim panel. |
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Pry Out Access Panel |
Plastic Access Cover |
Interior Electrical Panel |
Insert a small
flathead screwdriver or a plastic automotive panel
pry bar tool in to the small notch
and gently pry out the trim cover. Pull off the access cover and set it aside in a safe place. Remove the white plastic fuse puller tool from the rear side of the access cover. |
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Plastic Fuse Puller Tool |
Pull Out Old Fuse |
Hold Up To Light Bulb |
Squeeze the end of
the fuse puller tool to open the jaws. Place the jaws of the tool over the fuse you'd like to check or change. Pull the old fuse straight out of the socket. To check the old fuse, hold it up to a light source. If the thin metal bar in the translucent plastic center part of the old fuse appears to be burnt or broken, then it is most likely "blown" and should be replaced with a new one. If the thin metal strip or band seems to be intact, then the old fuse is probably still good. But since new fuses are so inexpensive, it should still be replaced as part of your electrical problem troubleshooting process. If you suspect that your issue is a faulty relay, you'll need to use a multimeter tool to check it or you may find it easier to just swap in a new relay. |
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Push New Fuse In Socket |
Checking Interior Fuse |
Check For Broken Band |
To check or change a fuse in the interior passenger compartment electrical
panel, repeat the process. Be sure to replace the mini blade fuse with a new one of the same amperage rating (e.g. 5, 10, 15, 20, 25A). |
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Push In Mini Blade Fuse |
Replace Fuse Puller Tool |
Line Up Friction Fasteners |
Replace the fuse
puller tool on to the back side of the interior electrical panel access
cover. Line up the clips on the rear of the access cover and gently push it back in to place. |
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Push On Access Cover |
Replace Fuse Box Cover |
Electrical Fuse Replaced |
Lower the engine
bay fuse box cover down in to place and push on it until you hear or feel
the two retaining clips click securely in to place. Check the electrical component you were having issues with such as the headlights, power windows, tail lights, horn, radio, windshield wipers, A/C (air conditioning) system or the 12V power outlet. If you are still having the same electrical problem, there might be a shorted wire somewhere or the component itself is faulty and will need to be replaced. For more, check out all of my
Volkswagen Passat DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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