Volkswagen Tiguan 2012-2016

Looking for Volkswagen Tiguan fuse box diagrams? This article covers the first-generation facelifted Volkswagen Tiguan (Model Code: 5N), produced from 2012 to 2016, and includes fuse box diagrams for Volkswagen Tiguan 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, along with information about the location of the fuse panels inside the vehicle and a detailed breakdown of the assignment of each fuse and relay (fuse layout).

Engine Compartment

Fuse Box Location

Move the release tabs in the direction of the arrows to unlock the fuse box cover.

Fuse Box Diagram (A)

High Voltage Fuses

Assignment of the high voltage fuses in the Engine Compartment fuse box (A)

Fuse Data
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No.AmpsDescription
SA1200AAlternator -C-
SA280APower steering control unit -J500-
SA350AFuse 40 on fuse holder C -SC40-
Trailer detector control unit -J345-
SA460ARadiator fan control unit -J293- 2
SA580AFuse holder C:
SC20 – SC24
SC43 – SC53
508–Threaded connection (30), on E-box
SA670ARadiator fan control unit -J293- 1
High heat output relay -J360- 3
SA7––
SA840ALow heat output relay -J359- 3
1) Only models with a 1.4L petrol engine
2) Only models with a 2.0L engine
3) Depends on equipment

Fuse Box Diagram (B)

Fuses

Assignment of the fuses in the Engine Compartment fuse box (B)

Fuse Data
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No.AmpsDescription / Components
SB115A 2011: Mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743-
2012-2014: Mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743-, Tiptronic switch -F189-
SB230AABS control unit -J104- (Valves)
SB315ADual tone horn relay -J4-
SB430A 2011: Unassigned
2012-2014: Front passenger seat adjustment thermal fuse 1 -S46-, Front passenger seat adjustment operating unit -E471-
SB55AOnboard supply control unit -J519- (Kl.30_REF), Battery monitor control unit -J367- (Only models with stop/start system)
SB615A 2011-2012: Unassigned
2013-2014: All-wheel drive control unit -J492-
SB725A Voltage stabiliser -J532- (Only models with stop/start)
Control unit with display for radio and navigation -J503- (Only models without stop/start)
Multimedia system control unit -J650-
2012-2014 Added: Control unit for navigation system -J856- (Only models without stop/start)
SB840ATerminal 15 voltage supply relay 2 -J681-
SB915A 2011: Unassigned
2012-2014: Trailer voltage supply relay -J941-
SB105A Lambda probe heater -Z19-
Lambda probe 1 heater after catalytic converter -Z29-
Magnetic clutch for supercharger -N421-
Fuel system diagnostic pump -V144-
Automatic glow period control unit -J179- (Only models with a 2.0L diesel engine)
SB115AControl unit in dash panel insert -J285-, Steering column electronics control unit -J527- (2011-2012: Only models without stop/start system)
SB125A 2011-2012: Mobile telephone operating electronics control unit -J412-
2013-2014: Adds Control unit for information electronics 1 -J794- and Emergency call module/communication unit -J949-
SB1310A / 5AEngine control unit -J623- (10A for 2.0L petrol), Terminal 30 voltage supply relay -J317-
SB1430A / 15AEngine control unit -J623- (30A for 2.0L diesel)
SB155AData bus diagnostic interface -J533-
SB1610ACharge pressure control solenoid valve -N75-, Exhaust gas recirculation cooler changeover valve -N345-, Air mass meter -G70- (All three for 2.0L diesel only), Fuel pressure regulating valve -N276-
SB17 10A / 15A (2011)
10A / 15A / 20A (2012-14) 		Coolant circulation pump -V50- (2.0L diesel), Fuel pressure regulating valve -N276- (2.0L petrol)
SB1810A / 20ALambda probe heater -Z19- (2.0L diesel), Fuel pump control unit -J538-
SB1930ADigital sound package amplifier -R184-
SB205AClutch position sender -G476-
SB21 30A (2011-2013)
20A (2014) 		Auxiliary heater control unit -J364-
SB2230AWiper motor control unit -J400-
SB2310AHigh/Low heat output relays -J360-/-J359-, Fuel pump relays -J17-/-J49-, Coolant circulation pump 2 -V178-, Radiator fan control unit -J293-, Charge pressure control solenoid valve -N75-, Turbocharger air recirculation valve -N249-, Activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1 -N80-, Camshaft control valve 1 -N205-, Intake manifold flap valve -N316-, Motronic current supply relay 2 -J670-, Brake light switch -F-
SB24 20A / 15A (2011)
30A (2012-2014) 		Ignition coils 1 through 4 with output stage, Fuel metering valve -N290- (2.0L diesel), Fuel pressure regulating valve -N276- (2.0L diesel)
SB2530A 2011: Onboard supply control unit -J519- (Kl.30_links)
2012-2014: Onboard supply control unit -J519- (Kl.30_rechts)
SB2630AOnboard supply control unit -J519- (Kl.30_links)
SB27 50A (2011-2012)
50A / 40A (2013-14) 		X-contact relief relay -J59- (40A only for models with Climatronic)
SB2850AAutomatic glow period control unit -J179-
SB2950ADriver seat adjustment thermal fuse 1 -S44-, Fuses 54, 55, 56, 57 on fuse holder C
SB3040AABS control unit -J104- (Pump)

Relays

Assignment of the relays in the Engine Compartment fuse box (B)

Fuse Data
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No.Description
R1Engine component current supply relay -J757- (Only models with a 2.0L petrol engine)
Additional coolant pump relay -J496- (Only models with a 1.4L petrol engine CAXA)
Connection bridge (Only models with a diesel engine)
R2Terminal 30 voltage supply relay -J317- (Only models with a diesel engine)
Main relay -J271- (Only models with a petrol engine)

Passenger Compartment

Fuse Box Location

Open storage compartment and pull back firmly in the direction of the arrow.

Fuse Box Diagram (C)

Fuses

Assignment of the fuses in the Instrument Panel fuse box (C)

Fuse Data
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No.AmpsDescription
SC1 – SC8––
SC95AAirbag control unit -J234-
Front passenger airbag deactivated warning lamp -K145-
SC1010AAll-wheel drive control unit -J492-
SC115APark assist steering control unit -J791-
Parking aid control unit -J446-
SC1210ALeft gas discharge bulb control unit -J343-
SC135AFrom Nov 2011:
High-pressure sender -G65-
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror -Y7-
Reversing light switch -F4-
Left washer jet heater element -Z20-
Right washer jet heater element -Z21-
Auto-hold button -E540-
Auto-hold warning lamp -K237-
Seat occupied recognition control unit -J706-
Front camera for driver assist systems -R242-
Oil level and oil temperature sender -G266-
TCS and ESP button -E256-
Driving program button -E598-
From May 2012:
Added Air quality sensor -G238-
SC145APower steering control unit -J500-
Control unit for vehicle location system -J895-
Starter relay 1 -J906-
Starter relay 2 -J907-
Electronically controlled damping control unit -J250-
Trailer detector control unit -J345-
Tiptronic switch -F189-
Data bus diagnostic interface -J533-
Control unit in dash panel insert -J285-
Heater control unit -J162-
Light switch -E1-
Engine control unit -J623-
ABS control unit -J104-
SC1510AAuxiliary heater operation relay -J485-
Voltage stabilizer -J532-
Control unit for cornering light and headlight range control -J745-
Air mass meter -G70-
Diagnostic connection -U31-
Control unit for electromechanical parking brake -J540-
Switch and instrument illumination regulator -E20-
Heater element for crankcase breather -N79-
Left headlight range control motor -V48-
Right headlight range control motor -V49-
SC1610ARight gas discharge bulb control unit -J344-
SC175AControl unit in dash panel insert -J285-
SC185AFrom Nov 2011:
Mobile telephone operating electronics control unit -J412-
Multimedia system control unit -J650-
Magnetic field sender for compass -G197-
From May 2013:
Added Control unit 1 for information electronics -J794-
From Nov 2014:
Added Emergency call module control unit and communication unit -J949- (Only models with start/stop system)
SC197.5ASteering column electronics control unit -J527-
SC207.5AFrom Nov 2011:
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System control unit -J502-
Remote control receiver for auxiliary coolant heater -R149-
Heated rear window relay -J9-
Dual tone horn relay -J4-
ABS control unit -J104-
Tiptronic switch -F189-
Automatic gearbox control unit -J217-
Air conditioning system control unit -J301-
Climatronic control unit -J255-
Heater control unit -J162-
Fuse 58 on fuse holder C -SC58-
5AFrom May 2012:
(Same components as above)
SC2110AFrom Nov 2011:
Onboard supply control unit -J519-
Windscreen and rear window washer pump -V59-
– KI.30_ZV
Front passenger door control unit -J387-
Rear right door control unit -J389-
From May 2012:
Onboard supply control unit -J519- (T52b/1)
Windscreen and rear window washer pump -V59-
– KI.30_ZV
Front passenger door control unit -J387-
Rear right door control unit -J389-
SC225AFrom Nov 2011:
Onboard supply control unit -J519-
– KI.30_DWA
Alarm horn -H12-
Interior monitoring sensor -G273-
From May 2012:
Onboard supply control unit -J519- (T52c/1)
– KI.30_DWA
Alarm horn -H12-
Interior monitoring sensor -G273-
SC2310ARain and light sensor -G397-
Light switch -E1-
Control unit for vehicle location system -J895-
Entry and start authorisation control unit -J518-
Reversing camera system control unit -J772-
Magnetic field sender for compass -G197-
Electromechanical parking brake button -E538-
Diagnostic connection -U31-
SC2410ADriver door control unit -J386-
Rear left door control unit -J388-
SC255A (Only models with dual clutch gearbox (DSG))
20A		From Nov 2011:
Multifunction switch -F125-
Automatic gearbox control unit -J217-
Mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743-
From May 2012:
Added Tiptronic switch -F189-
SC26 – SC27––
SC2840AAuxiliary heater operation relay -J485-
Heater control unit -J162-
Air conditioning system control unit -J301-
SC2915ARear window wiper motor -V12-
SC30––
SC3120ABlocking diode -J29-
Cigarette lighter -U1-
12 V socket -U5-
12 V socket 2 -U18-
12 V socket 3 -U19-
SC32 – SC37––
SC3810AControl unit for electronic steering column lock -J764-
SC3920AFrom Nov 2011:
Headlight washer system relay -J39-
From May 2012:
Added Headlight washer system pump -V11-
SC40 – SC4115ATrailer detector control unit -J345-
SC4220ATrailer detector control unit -J345-
SC4325ASliding sunroof adjustment control unit -J245-
SC4425AControl unit for electromechanical parking brake -J540-
SC4525AFresh air blower relay -J13-
Heated rear window relay -J9-
SC4630ADriver door control unit -J386-
Rear left door control unit -J388-
SC4730AFront passenger door control unit -J387-
Rear right door control unit -J389-
SC4820AFrom Nov 2011:
Fuel pump relay -J17-
From May 2012:
Added Fuel pump control unit -J538-
SC4920AFrom Nov 2011:
Onboard supply control unit -J519-
– KI.30_P
From May 2012:
Onboard supply control unit -J519- (T52b/42)
– KI.30_P
SC5025AControl unit for electromechanical parking brake -J540-
SC5140AFresh air blower control unit -J126-
SC5220AFrom Nov 2011:
Heated front seats control unit -J774-
30AFrom May 2012:
(Same components as above)
SC5330AFuse 38 on fuse holder C -SC38-
Fuse 39 on fuse holder C -SC39-
SC5430ADC/AC converter with socket, 12 V – 230 V -U13-
SC5515AFrom Nov 2011:
Driver seat lumbar support adjustment switch -E176-
From May 2012:
Added Front passenger seat lumbar support adjustment switch -E177-
SC5615AElectronically controlled damping control unit -J250-
SC5725ASunroof roller blind control unit -J394-
SC581ATowing bracket locked warning lamp -K226-
SC5920AFrom Nov 2011:
Control unit with display for radio and navigation -J503-
From May 2012:
Added Control unit for navigation system -J856-
From May 2013:
Added Emergency call module control unit and communication unit -J949- (Only models with start/stop system)
From Nov 2014:
Control unit with display for radio and navigation -J503-
Control unit for navigation system -J856-
SC60––

Additional Fuses

Fuse Box Location and Diagram

Fuses

Assignment of the additional fuses in the Instrument Panel

Fuse Data
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ID.AmpsDescription
A–
B30AFront passenger seat adjustment thermal fuse 1 -S46-
C30ADriver seat adjustment thermal fuse 1 -S44-

Relay carrier on onboard supply control unit

Relay Box Location

Located in driver’s footwell.

Relay Box Diagram

Relays

Assignment of the relays in the driver’s footwell

Fuse Data
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No.Description
1Terminal 15 voltage supply relay 2, -J681-, (460) – Slot B1
2Heated exterior mirror relay -J99- (449) – Slot B2
3Heated rear window relay -J9- (53) – Slot B5
4Dual tone horn relay -J4- (449) – Slot B6
5X-contact relief relay -J59- (460) – Slot B9
6Double washer pump relay 2 -J730- (404) – Slot B8
7Double washer pump relay 1 -J729- (404) – Slot B7
8not assigned – Slot B3
9Terminal 30 voltage supply relay 2 -J689- (449) – Slot B4

Relay Box (SR1)

Relay Box Location

Above instrument panel fuse box (C)

Relay Box Diagram

Relays

Assignment of the relays in the instrument panel above fuse box (C)

Fuse Data
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No.Description
1High heat output relay -J360- (644)
2X-contact relief relay -J59- (644)/(645) (According to equipment)
3Terminal 50 voltage supply relay -J682- (644)/(645) (According to equipment)
Starter relay 1 -J906- (644)/(645) (Only models with start/stop system)
4Fresh air blower relay -J13- (646) (For left-hand drive models only)
Fuel pump relay -J17- (646) (For right-hand drive models only)
5Starter relay 2 -J907- (507) (Only models with start/stop system)
Terminal 50 voltage supply relay -J682- (507) (Models with entry and start authorisation but no start/stop system only)

Relay Box (SR2)

Relay Box Location

Above passenger compartment fuse box (C)

Relay Box Diagram

Relays

Assignment of the relays in the passenger compartment above fuse box (C)

Fuse Data
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No.Description
1Auxiliary heater operation relay -J485- (645) (For left-hand drive models only)
Low heat output relay -J359- (645) (For right-hand drive models only)
2From Nov 2011:
Fuel pump relay -J17- (646) (Only models with diesel engine; For left-hand drive models only)
From May 2012:
Added Trailer voltage supply relay -J941- (646) (For right-hand drive models only)
3From Nov 2011:
Terminal 15 voltage supply relay 2 -J681- (644)
From May 2012:
Terminal 15 voltage supply relay 2 -J681- (645)
4Heated rear window relay -J9- (645)
5From Nov 2011:
Additional coolant pump relay -J496- (646) (Only models with petrol engine)
From May 2012:
Additional coolant pump relay -J496- (646) (Only models with petrol engine; Not for models with a 1.4L petrol engine (CAXA))
From May 2015:
Added Relay for reducing agent metering system -J963- (Only models with diesel engine)
6/AHeadlight washer system relay -J39- (646)
6/BDual tone horn relay -J4- (646)
7Low heat output relay -J359- (645) (For left-hand drive models only)
8From Nov 2011:
–
From May 2012:
Trailer voltage supply relay -J941- (646) (For left-hand drive models only)
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