2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Fuses and Fuse Box User Guide
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan fuse box prevents overloads and protects vital electrical components. Understanding the fuse diagram speeds up troubleshooting. To keep your Tiguan’s electrical system running smoothly, learn fuse locations, amperage ratings, and replacement procedures.
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Replacing fuses
Introduction
Due to the constant development of the vehicle, equipment-dependent fuse allocations, and the combined protection of multiple electrical equipment items using one fuse, a complete overview of the fuse layout is not available at the time of print. Detailed information about fuse allocations can be obtained from suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Generally, multiple electrical equipment items can be protected together through by fuse. On the other hand, some equipment items may use multiple fuses.
Only replace fuses if the cause for the malfunction has been fixed.
- If a new fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical system must be checked by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
WARNING
The high voltage in the electrical system may cause electric shocks and severe burns. Contact with electric wires in the ignition system may result in serious or fatal injuries.
- Never touch the electrical wires in the ignition system.
WARNING
Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses, or bridging a circuit without fuses can lead to serious damage or a fire in the vehicle. This could result in serious or fatal injuries.
- Replace fuses only with fuses of the same rating and size. Make sure that the color and label are identical to the faulty fuse.
- Never repair fuses.
- Never use metal strips, paper clips, or similar objects as substitutes for fuses.
NOTICE
Changing a fuse when the ignition is switched on, the engine is running, the light is switched on, or other electrical equipment is switched on could cause damage to the electrical system.
- Switch off the engine and turn off the light and other electrical equipment.
- Make sure that the engine cannot be started while a fuse is being replaced.
NOTICE
If a fuse is replaced by another fuse with a higher amp rating, this could also damage the vehicle’s electrical system in another location.
- Never replace a fuse with a fuse that has a higher current rating.
NOTICE
Dirt and moisture in the fuse boxes can damage the electrical system.
- Protect open fuse boxes from dirt and moisture.
- Avoid short circuits in the electrical system.
- Check that the fuse box covers are tightly sealed again and are not damaged.
There are more fuses in the vehicle than are specified in this chapter. These should only be replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility qualified in this respect. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Fuses in the engine compartment
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ and Introduction.
Opening the fuse box in the engine/motor compartment
In the engine compartment: Fuse box.
Fuse box cover.
The plastic pliers for removing fuses can be found on the inside of the fuse box cover or the fuse panel.
Removing the cover
- Open the hood.
- Press the catches in the direction of the arrow to unlock the fuse box cover
- Remove the cover upward.
Fitting the cover
- Place the cover onto the fuse box.
- Push the cover downwards until it audibly clicks into place on both sides.
Overview of Fuses in the Engine Compartment
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ and Introduction.
The overview shows the fuse positions of the electrical equipment relevant to the driver. The first column of the overview contains the fuse location; the other columns indicate the rated current, the fuse version, and the protected electrical equipment.
Depending on the country and equipment of the vehicle, there may be deviations from the fuse numbers and slots listed in the overview. If necessary, ask for the exact fuse assignment from suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Fuse assignment
Fuse locations in the engine compartment.
Fuse location
| F6 | 7.5 Amp, ATO®, brake light sensor. |
| F15 | 15 Amp, ATO®, horn. |
| F19 | 30 Amp, ATO®, windshield wipers |
Fuses in the instrument panel
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ and Introduction.
Opening and Closing the Fuse Box in the Instrument Panel (Left-hand Drive Vehicles)
To the left of the steering wheel: Fuse box cover in the instrument panel (left-hand drive vehicles).
Removing the cover
- Open the storage compartment on the driver’s side and empty it, if necessary.
- Continue opening the storage compartment in the direction of the arrow and pull it out
Fitting the cover
- Push the storage compartment into the holders of the instrument panel until it engages on both sides.
- Close the storage compartment in the opposite direction to the arrow
Opening and Closing the Fuse Box in the Instrument Panel (Right-hand Drive Vehicles)
On the passenger’s side: Fuse box cover in the instrument panel (right-hand drive vehicles).
- Damper element.
- Stop pin.
Removing the cover
- Open the glove compartment and empty it if necessary.
- Push the brake element upward into the opening of the bracket and pull it out sideways in the direction of the arrow
- Press the stop pin upwards in the direction of the arrow, while at the same time opening the glove compartment further
Fitting the cover
- Move the glove compartment into position.
- Insert the brake element into the opening of the bracket and push it in the opposite direction to the arrow until it engages
- Carefully push the glove compartment forward over the resistance of the stop pins
Overview of the Fuses in the Instrument Panel
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ and Introduction.
The overview shows the fuse positions of the electrical equipment relevant to the driver. The first column of the overview contains the fuse location; the other columns indicate the rated current, the fuse version, and the protected electrical equipment.
Depending on the country and equipment of the vehicle, there may be deviations from the fuse numbers and slots listed in the overview. If necessary, ask for the exact fuse assignment from suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Fuse assignment
Fuse assignment in the instrument panel.
Fuse locations
Fuse locations
| F4 | 7.5 Amp, MINI®, anti-theft alarm system |
| F6 | 10 Amp, ATO®, automatic transmission selector mechanism. |
| F7 | 10 Amp, MINI®, climate control bar, rear window defroster relay. |
| F8 | 7.5 Amp, MINI®, dipped beam light switch, rain/light sensor, electronic parking brake. |
| F10 | 7.5 Amp, MINI®, Display, Infotainment system control panel. |
| F11 | 40 Amp, ATO®, exterior lighting on the left side. |
| F12 | 20 Amp, ATO®, Infotainment system. |
| F14 | 40 Amp, ATO®, blower regulator. |
| F16 | 7.5 Amp, MINI®, telephone. |
| F23 | 20 Amp, JCASE®, power sunroof. |
| F24 | 40 Amp, ATO®, exterior lighting on the right side. |
| F26 | 30 Amp, ATO®, seat heating. |
| F27 | 30 Amp, ATO®, interior lighting. |
| F40 | 20 Amp, ATO®, cigarette lighter, sockets. Note the installation position, and factory standard fuse location as shown in the illustration. |
| F42 | 40 Amp, ATO®, central locking system. |
| F47 | 15 Amp, ATO®, rear window wiper. |
| F53 | 30 Amp, ATO®, rear window defroster. |
Fuse locations in vehicles with a factory-installed trailer hitch:
| F22 | 15 Amp, ATO®, trailer charging cable. |
| F28 | 25 Amp, ATO®, left trailer control module. |
| F38 | 25 Amp, ATO®, right trailer control module. |
| F44 | 15 Amp, ATO®, trailer control module. |
Power windows and seats can be protected by circuit breakers or control modules, which switch back on automatically several seconds after correcting the overload, for example when door windows are frozen shut.
Replacing blown fuses
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ and Introduction.
Preparations
- Switch off the ignition, lights, and all electrical equipment.
Detecting blown fuses
Blown fuse (general example).
- A blown flat connector fuse (ATO ®, MINI®) has metal strips that have burned through, which you can see through the transparent housing from above and from the side
- A blown block fuse (JCASE ) is recognizable by the melted metal strip seen through the transparent housing from above
Fuse versions
- Standard flat connector fuse (ATO ®).
- Small flat connector fuse (MINI®).
- Block fuse (JCASE®).
Fuse color codes
Fuses (ATO® – MINI®).
| Color | Current rating |
| Black | 1 A |
| Purple | 3 A |
| Orange | 5 A |
| Brown | 7.5 A |
| Red | 10 A |
| Blue | 15 A |
| Yellow | 20 A |
| White or clear | 25 A |
| Green | 30 A |
| Light green | 40 A |
Fuses (JCASE®)
| Color | Current rating |
| Blue | 20 A |
| Pink | 30 A |
| Green | 40 A |
| Red | 50 A |
| Yellow | 60 A |
Replacing fuses
Plastic pliers for removing or inserting a fuse (general example).
- Remove plastic tongs from either the fuse box or the cover of the fuse box
- Depending on the design of the fuse, slide the appropriately sized clamp on the plastic pliers onto the fuse from above or from the side.
- Remove the fuse.
- If a fuse is blown, replace it with a fuse with the same rating (same color and same label) and the same size ⇒.
- After inserting the new fuse, place the plastic pliers back in the cover, if necessary.
- Reinstall the cover or close the fuse box cover.
NOTICE
If a fuse is replaced by a fuse with a higher current rating, this could damage the electrical system in another location.
- Never replace a fuse with a fuse that has a higher current rating.
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