
Looking for Volkswagen Golf fuse box diagrams? This article covers the fifth-generation Volkswagen Golf (Model Code: 1K), available from 2004, and includes fuse box diagrams for Volkswagen Golf (Mk5) 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, along with details about the location of the fuse panels inside the vehicle and a clear explanation of the assignment of each fuse and relay (fuse layout).
What’s Included
ToggleEngine Compartment
Fuse Box Location (SA, SB)
Push the lock buttons forward in the direction of the arrow to release the fuse box cover.

Fuse Box Diagram (SA-Low)

High Voltage Fuses
Assignment of the high voltage fuses in engine compartment (SA-Low)
| No. | Amps | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 150A | Alternator (90A/120A) |
| 200A | Alternator (140A) | |
| 2 | 80A | Power steering control unit Electromechanical power steering motor |
| 3 | 50A | Radiator fan control unit Radiator fan Radiator fan 2 |
| 4 | 40A | Special equipment (up to May 2006) Low heat output relay (1st stage), (from December 2006) Auxiliary air heater element (from December 2006) |
| 5 | 100A | Fuses on fuse holder C: SC43-SC45, SC28, SC22, SC18, SC19, SC12, (up to November 2005) Fuses on fuse holder C: SC43-SC45, SC28, SC22, SC15-SC20, SC12, SC22-SC27, SC19, SC38, (from November 2005) Auxiliary air heater control unit (up to November 2005) Auxiliary air heater element (up to November 2005) Optional equipment (from November 2005) |
| 6 | 80A | Fuses on fuse holder C: SC43-SC45, SC28, SC22, SC18, SC19, SC12 High heat output relay (1st and 3rd stages), (from December 2006) Auxiliary air heater element (from November 2006) |
| 100A | Auxiliary air heater control unit (from November 2005) Auxiliary air heater element (from November 2005) Optional equipment | |
| 7 | 50A | Trailer operation |
| 40A | Special equipment, disabled persons | |
| 30A | Special equipment, criminal investigation department |
Fuse Box Diagram (SA-High)

High Voltage Fuses
Assignment of the high voltage fuses in engine compartment (SA-High)
| No. | Amps | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 150A | Alternator (90A/120A) |
| 200A | Alternator (140A) Terminal 30 wiring junction (rear battery) | |
| 2 | 80A | Power steering control unit Electromechanical power steering motor |
| 3 | 50A | Radiator fan control unit Radiator fan Radiator fan 2 (500W) |
| 4 | 80A | Not assigned (up to May 2005) Fuses on fuse holder C: SC32-SC37 Driver seat adjustment thermal fuse 1 (from May 2005) Not assigned (from November 2005) |
| 5 | 50A/80A | Fuses on fuse holder C: SC12-SC17, SC19, SC22-SC27, SC32-SC38, SC43-SC45 (up to May 2005), (from May 2007) |
| 100A | Auxiliary air heater control unit (from May 2005) Auxiliary air heater element (from May 2005) | |
| 50A | Fuses on fuse holder C: SC12-SC17, SC19, SC22-SC27, SC32-SC38, SC43-SC45 (from November 2005) | |
| 6 | 125A | SF1 – Fuse 1 on fuse holder F (rear battery) (up to May 2005), (from November 2005) |
| 100A/80A | Fuses on fuse holder C: SC18-SC20, SC22-SC28, SC43-SC45 optional equipment (from May 2005) | |
| 7 | 50A | Not assigned (up to May 2005), (from November 2005) Fuses on fuse holder C: SC22-SC27 (from May 2005) |
Fuse Box Diagram (SB-Low)

Fuses
Assignment of the fuses in engine compartment (SB-Low)
| No. | Amps | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SB1 | 20A | Convenience system central control unit Not assigned (from May 2006) |
| SB2 | 5A | Steering column electronics control unit |
| SB3 | 5A | Onboard supply control unit |
| SB4 | 30A | ABS control unit |
| SB5 | 15A | Mechatronic control unit (up to May 2006), (from May 2007) |
| 30A | Mechatronic control unit (from May 2006) Control unit in dash panel insert (from May 2006) | |
| SB6 | 5A | Control unit in dash panel insert |
| SB7 | 15A | Special vehicle control unit |
| 25A | Special vehicle control unit (from May 2006) | |
| 30A | Mechatronics control unit (0AM) (from May 2007) | |
| SB8 | 15A/25A | Control unit with display for radio and navigation, Radio Preparation for radio and navigation system with TV (models for Japan) |
| SB9 | 5A | Mobile telephone operating electronics control unit |
| SB10 | 5A | Terminal 30 voltage supply relay |
| 10A | Engine control unit | |
| 5A | Low heat output relay | |
| SB11 | 20A | Auxiliary heater control unit |
| SB12 | 5A | Data bus diagnostic interface |
| SB13 | 30A | Engine control unit (only models with diesel engine) Engine control unit (petrol) (from May 2007) |
| 25A | Petrol engine control unit (only models with petrol engine) (up to May 2007) | |
| SB14 | 20A | Ignition transformer Ignition coils with output stage |
| SB15 | 10A | Lambda probe heater 3 Lambda probe heater Lambda probe Lambda probe 2 before catalytic converter Lambda probe after catalytic converter |
| 5A | Lambda probe 2 after catalytic converter Lambda probe 3 after catalytic converter Fuel pump relay Automatic glow period control unit High heat output relay (370) | |
| SB16 | 30A | ABS control unit |
| SB17 | 15A | Treble tone horn Bass tone horn Onboard supply control unit (from May 2006) |
| SB18 | 30A | Special vehicle control unit (up to May 2006) Amplifier |
| SB19 | 30A | Wiper motor control unit Driver side windscreen wiper motor |
| SB20 | 40A | Not assigned (up to May 2006) Automatic glow period control unit (SDI) (from May 2006) |
| 10A | Continued coolant circulation pump (from May 2007) | |
| SB21 | 15A | Lambda probe heater (up to May 2006) Lambda probe (up to May 2006) Lambda probe after catalytic converter (up to May 2006) NOx sensor control unit (up to May 2006) |
| 10A | Lambda probe heater Lambda probe Lambda probe after catalytic converter (from May 2006) NOx sensor control unit (from May 2006) Lambda probe heater (from May 2006) | |
| 20A | Brake vacuum pump (from May 2007) | |
| SB22 | 5AA | Brake pedal switch (to November 2005) Clutch position sender |
| SB23 | 5A | Secondary air pump relay (BSF) |
| 10A | Exhaust gas recirculation valve Charge pressure control solenoid valve (up to May 2006) Activated charcoal filter system solenoid valve 1 (from May 2006) Fuel system diagnostic pump (BGQ, BGP) Exhaust gas recirculation cooler changeover valve Exhaust gas recirculation cooler changeover valve 2 (up to May 2006) Fuel pressure regulating valve (from May 2006) Engine control unit (from May 2006) Variable intake manifold changeover valve (from May 2006) | |
| SB23 | 15A | Fuel pressure regulating valve (up to May 2006) Secondary air inlet valve (from May 2006) Fuel pressure regulating valve (from May 2007) Engine control unit (from May 2007) Variable intake manifold changeover valve (from May 2007) |
| SB24 | 10A | Map-controlled engine cooling system thermostat Radiator fan control unit Exhaust gas recirculation valve Activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1 Variable intake manifold changeover valve Inlet camshaft control valve 1 Intake manifold flap valve Intake manifold flap motor |
| SB25 | 40A | Onboard supply control unit (up to May 2006) |
| 30A | Onboard supply control unit (A/l) (from May 2006) | |
| SB26 | 40A | Onboard supply control unit (up to May 2006) |
| 30A | Onboard supply control unit (D/l) (from May 2006) | |
| SB27 | 50A | Automatic glow period control unit |
| 40A | Secondary air pump relay | |
| SB28 | 40A | Terminal 15 voltage supply relay 2 |
| SB29 | 50A | Additional coolant pump relay Seat adjustment thermal fuse 1 |
| SB30 | 50A | Not assigned (up to May 2006) X-contact relief relay (from May 2006) |
| 40A | Onboard supply control unit (1/1) (from May 2007) |
Relays
Assignment of the relays in engine compartment (SB-Low)
Fuse Box Diagram (SB-High)

Fuses
Assignment of the fuses in engine compartment (SB-High)
| No. | Amps | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SB1 | 30A | ABS with EDL control unit |
| SB2 | 30A | ABS with EDL control unit |
| SB3 | 20A | Convenience system central control unit Front passenger side wiper motor (from May 2005) Not assigned (from November 2005) |
| SB4 | 5A | Onboard supply control unit |
| SB5 | 20A | Treble tone horn (up to May 2005) Bass tone horn (up to May 2005) |
| 15A | Onboard supply control unit (horn) (from May 2005) | |
| SB6 | 5A | Fuel pressure regulating valve (up to May 2005) |
| 15A | Fuel pressure regulating valve (from May 2005) Fuel pump (from May 2007) | |
| 20A | Ignition transformer (up to May 2005) Ignition coils 1-4 with output stage (up to May 2005) | |
| SB7 | 5A | Cruise control system brake pedal switch Clutch position sender Not assigned (from November 2005) |
| 40A | Fuse 2 on fuse holder F (rear battery) (from May 2007) | |
| SB8 | 10A | Map-controlled engine cooling system thermostat Inlet camshaft control valve 1 Activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1 (pulsed) Exhaust gas recirculation valve Intake manifold flap air control valve Intake manifold flap motor Crankcase breather heater element Variable intake manifold changeover valve Radiator fan control unit Not assigned (from May 2005) |
| 15A | Digital radio satellite receiver (from May 2007) | |
| SB9 | 10A | NOx sensor control unit (up to May 2005) Automatic glow period control unit (up to May 2005) Fuel pump relay (up to May 2005) Turbocharger air recirculation valve (from May 2005) Activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1 (from May 2005) Charge pressure control solenoid valve (from May 2005) |
| SB10 | 10A | Lambda probe after catalytic converter (up to May 2005) Lambda probe 2 after catalytic converter (up to May 2005) Exhaust gas recirculation valve (up to May 2005) Charge pressure control solenoid valve (up to May 2005) Exhaust gas recirculation cooler changeover valve (up to May 2005) Secondary air pump relay (up to May 2005) Not assigned (from May 2005) Fuel system diagnostic pump (USA/Canada) (from November 2005) Intake air temperature sender (from May 2007) Air mass meter (from May 2007) |
| SB11 | 25A | Motronic control unit (up to May 2005) |
| 30A | Simos control unit (up to May 2005) Diesel direct injection system control unit (up to May 2005) | |
| 10A | Lambda probe heater (from May 2005) Lambda probe 2 heater 2 (from May 2007) | |
| SB12 | 15A | Lambda probe (AXW, BAG, BCA, BKG, BLP, BLX and BLY) (up to May 2005) Lambda probe 2 (AXW, BLX and BLY) (up to May 2005) Lambda probe after catalytic converter (BCA) (up to May 2005) NOx sensor control unit (BAG, BKG and BLP) (up to May 2005) |
| 10A | Lambda probe 1 heater after catalytic converter (from May 2005) Lambda probe 2 heater after catalytic converter (from May 2007) | |
| SB13 | 15A | Automatic gearbox control unit (up to May 2005) Mechatronics for dual clutch gearbox |
| 30A | Mechatronic control unit (from May 2007) | |
| SB14 | – | – |
| SB15 | 40A | Starter (terminal 50) (up to May 2005) |
| 10A | Coolant circulation pump (from May 2005) | |
| SB16 | 15A | Steering column electronics control unit (up to May 2005) |
| 5A | Steering column control unit (from May 2005) | |
| SB17 | 10A | Display control unit in dash panel insert (up to May 2005) |
| 5A | Control unit in dash panel insert (from May 2005) | |
| SB18 | 30A | Special vehicle control unit (up to May 2005) Amplifier (from May 2005) Control unit for special vehicles (from May 2007) |
| SB19 | 15A | Radio Control unit with display for radio and navigation system (up to May 2005) Digital satellite radio (from May 2007) |
| SB20 | 10A | Mobile telephone operating electronics control unit (telephone /preparation for telephone) Control unit with display for radio navigation system (from May 2005) |
| 5A | Mobile telephone operating electronics control unit (from November 2005) | |
| SB21 | – | – |
| SB22 | – | – |
| SB23 | 10A | Not assigned (up to May 2005) Engine control unit (from May 2005) Motronic current supply relay (100) (from May 2005) |
| 5A | Engine control unit (from November 2005) | |
| SB24 | 10A | Data bus diagnostic interface (up to May 2005) |
| 5A | Data bus diagnostic interface (from May 2005) | |
| SB25 | 40A | Not assigned (up to May 2007) Onboard supply control unit (from May 2007) |
| SB26 | 10A | Motronic control unit (up to May 2005) Not assigned (from May 2005) |
| 5A | Diesel direct injection system control unit (up to May 2005) Terminal 30 voltage supply relay (up to May 2007) | |
| 40A | Onboard supply control unit (from May 2007) | |
| SB27 | 10A | Heater element for crankcase breather (up to May 2005) Not assigned (from May 2005) |
| SB28 | 20A | Automatic gearbox control unit (up to May 2005) Multifunction switch (up to May 2005) |
| 25A | Engine control unit (from May 2005) | |
| SB29 | 20A | Ignition coils 1-4 with output stage (up to May 2005) Injectors cylinders 1-4 (up to May 2005) |
| 5A | Additional coolant pump relay (from May 2005) Secondary air pump relay (from May 2005) | |
| SB30 | 20A | Heater control unit (up to May 2005) Auxiliary heater operation relay (from May 2005) |
| SB31 | 25A | Windscreen wiper motor (up to May 2005) |
| 30A | Windscreen wiper motor (from May 2005) | |
| SB32 | 10A | Injectors (up to May 2005) Not assigned (from May 2005) |
| SB33 | 15A | Fuel system pressurisation pump (up to May 2005) Not assigned (from May 2005) |
| SB34 | – | – |
| SB35 | – | – |
| SB36 | – | – |
| SB37 | – | – |
| SB38 | 10A | Left headlight range control motor (up to May 2005) Right headlight range control motor (up to May 2005) Radiator fan control unit (from May 2005) Exhaust camshaft control valve 1 (from November 2005) Secondary air inlet valve (from May 2007) Exhaust flap 1 valve (from May 2007) Secondary air inlet valve 2 (from May 2007) Diagnosis pump for fuel system (from May 2007) Activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1 (from May 2007) Secondary air inlet valve (from May 2007) Exhaust camshaft control valve 1 (from May 2007) |
| SB39 | 5A | Oil level and oil temperature sender (up to November 2005) Brake light switch (up to November 2005) Brake pedal switch (from November 2005) Clutch position sender (from November 2005) |
| SB40 | 20A | Dash panel fuse holder (SC1-SC6, SC7-SC11, SC29-SC31) (up to May 2005) Ignition coil 1 with output stage (from May 2005) Ignition coil 2 with output stage (from May 2005) Ignition coil 3 with output stage (from May 2005) Ignition coil 4 with output stage (from May 2005) |
| SB41 | – | – |
| SB42 | 10A | Air mass meter (AZV, BKC, BKD, BDK, BJB) Engine component current supply relay (from November 2005) |
| 5A | Electric fuel pump 2 relay (BGU, BCA) Motronic current supply relay (to November 2005) | |
| SB43 | 30A | Not assigned (up to May 2005) Ignition coil 1 with output stage (from May 2005) Ignition coil 2 with output stage (from May 2005) Ignition coil 3 with output stage (from May 2005) Ignition coil 4 with output stage (from May 2005) Ignition coil 5 with output stage (from May 2005) Ignition coil 6 with output stage (from May 2005) |
| SB44 | – | – |
| SB45 | – | – |
| SB46 | – | – |
| SB47 | 40A | Onboard supply control unit (up to November 2005) – Backup lights – Brake light right – Turn signal – Fog lights – Headlight left |
| 30A | Onboard supply control unit (D/l left) (from November 2005) – Backup light – Brake light right – Turn signal – Fog lights – Headlight left | |
| SB48 | 40A | Onboard supply control unit (up to November 2005) – Backup light – Brake light left – Turn signal – Fog lights – Headlight right |
| 30A | Onboard supply control unit (A/l right) (from November 2005) – Backup light – Brake light left – Turn signal – Fog lights – Headlight right | |
| SB49 | 40A | Not assigned (up to May 2005) Terminal 15 voltage supply relay 2 (from May 2005) Fuse in fuse holder F (rear battery) (from November 2005) Onboard supply control unit (LI) (from November 2005) |
| SB50 | – | – |
| SB51 | 50A | Glow plug 1 (up to May 2005) Glow plug 2 (up to May 2005) Glow plug 3 (up to May 2005) Glow plug 4 (up to May 2005) |
| 40A | Secondary air pump relay (from May 2005) | |
| SB52 | 50A | Onboard supply control unit SC40-SC42, SC46, SC47, SC49 (up to May 2005) |
| 40A | X-contact relief relay (from May 2005) | |
| SB53 | 50A | Safety cutout for seat adjustment Seat adjustment thermal fuse 1, Positive connection 1 (30a) (from November 2005) |
| SB54 | 50A | Radiator fan control unit (up to May 2005) Not assigned (from May 2005) |
Relays
Assignment of the relays in engine compartment (SB-High)
| No. | Description |
|---|---|
| A1 | up to May 2005: Terminal 15 voltage supply relay Jun 2005 to Oct 2005: Motronic current supply relay from Nov 2005: Engine components current supply relay |
| A2 | up to May 2005: Terminal 50 voltage supply relay from Jun 2005: Additional coolant pump relay |
| A3 | up to May 2005: Current supply relay for engine components from Jun 2005: Not Assigned |
| A4 | up to May 2005: Terminal 30 voltage supply relay Jun 2005 to Oct 2005: Engine components current supply relay from Nov 2005: Motronic current supply relay |
Relays
Relay carrier on onboard supply control unit (on left under dashboard)

Relays
| No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh air blower relay -J13- (up to May 2005) Terminal 15 voltage supply relay 2 -J681- |
| 2 | Heated exterior mirror relay -J99- (449) |
| 3 | Heated rear window relay -J9- (53) |
| 4 | Horn relay -J413- (449) |
| 5 | X-contact relief relay -J59- (460) |
| 6 | Double washer pump relay 2 -J730- (404) |
| 7 | Double washer pump relay 1-J729- (404) |
| 8 | Not assigned |
| 9 | Terminal 30 voltage supply relay 2 -J689- (449) |
Relay carrier above onboard power supply control unit

Fuses
Relays
| No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh air blower relay -J13- (53) (only with auxiliary heater) Low heat output relay -J359- (373) |
| 2 | Auxiliary heater operation relay -J485- (449) High heat output relay -J360- (370) Secondary air pump relay -J299- (100) |
| 3 | Headlight washer system relay -J39- (53) Terminal 50 voltage supply relay -J682- (449 / 53) |
| 4 | Additional coolant pump relay -J496- (449) (BLG) Fuel supply relay -J643- (449) (BCA) Fuel pump relay -J17- (449) Headlight washer system relay -J39- (53) |
| 5 | Terminal 50 voltage supply relay -J682- (433 / 53) Fuel pump relay -J17- (449) (J17- and -J485- are mini-relays and can be found on a relay slot) Auxiliary heater operation relay -J485- (449) (J17- and -J485- are mini-relays and can be found on a relay slot) |
Additional relay carrier

1 – Automatic glow period control unit -J179- (461) / (457)



