Volkswagen Polo (9N; 2002 – 2009) – fuse and relay box diagram

Posted on 16 November 201526 June 2025 by admin

Volkswagen Polo (9N; 2002 – 2009) – fuse and relay box diagram

Year od production:2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

This article covers the fourth-generation Volkswagen Polo (Mk4/9N), manufactured between 2002 and 2009. It includes fuse box diagrams for models from 2002 through 2009, provides details on the location of the fuse panels within the vehicle, and explains the function and layout of each fuse and relay.

Passenger Compartment Fuse Box

Fuse Box Location

The fuse panel is located behind an access panel on driver’s side edge of the instrument panel.

Fuse Box Diagram

Volkswagen Polo (9N; 2002 - 2009) - fuses and relay box diagram - passenger compartment — Volkswagen Polo (9N; 2002 – 2009) – fuses and relay box diagram – passenger compartment

Assignment of the fuses in the passenger compartment

№	Amps	Function/component
1	10A	Rear window wiper motor
2	5A	Licence plate light
3	5A	Rear left fog light bulb Trailer socket, rear fog light
4	5A	Cruise control system switch Clutch pedal switch Brake pedal switch Radiator fan relay Fuel pump control unit
5	5A	Engine control unit Exhaust gas recirculation
6	5A	Headlight range control regulator
7	7.5A/5A	2002-2004: Exhaust gas recirculation Air-mass meter Oil level sensor Electrohydraulic steering Crankcase breather heater element 2005-2009: Oil level and oil temperature sender Power steering control unit Crankcase breather heater element
8	5A	Onboard power supply control unit Mirror heating
9	10A	2002-2004 (FSI): Lambda probe Crankcase heater Pressure regulating valve
10	5A	Mobile telephone operating electronics control unit (2006-2009) Control unit with display for radio and navigation system Onboard power supply control unit Radio
11	5A	Mirror adjustment switch Folding exterior mirror control unit
12	5A	Right tail light bulb Right side light bulb
13	5A	Left side light bulb Left tail light bulb
14	10A	Crankcase breather heater Secondary air pump relay Exhaust gas recirculation Intake manifold flap Hall sender
15	10A	Multi-function switch Automatic gearbox control unit
16	10A	lntermittent wiper switch Onboard power supply control unit Rear window wiper motor Windscreen and rear window washer pump
17	5A	Engine control unit
18	5A	Climatic, Climatronic, radiator fan control unit, navigation, circulation pump, illumination of functions, interior monitor sensor, mirror
19	10A	Reversing light switch Parking aid control unit Left washer jet heater element Right washer jet heater element Selector lever illumination (2002-2004)
20	5A	Control unit in dash panel insert
21	10A	Right main beam bulb
22	10A	Left main beam bulb
23	10A	Traction control system switch TCS and ESP button Tyre pressure monitor display button Steering angle sender, only models with ESP ABS control unit
24	10A/15A	2002-2006: Onboard supply control unit, tank filler flap locking motor Onboard supply control unit, central locking motor in rear lid 2006-2009: Heated driver seat regulator Heated front passenger seat regulator Heated front seats control unit
25	10A	Injectors Camshaft adjuster Thermostat heater Fuel purging valve
26	10A	2002-2004: Brake lights 2005-2009: Coolant pump relay (only BJX)
27	5A	Steering angle sender Control unit in dash panel insert
28	10A	Onboard supply control unit, relay for interior lights Door warning lamp relay
29	5A	Climatronic control unit Air conditioning system control unit Mobile telephone operating electronics control unit 16-pin connector, diagnostics connection
30	5A	Onboard power supply control unit, shift lock, rain sensor
31	25A	Driver door control unit Driver side window regulator motor
32	15A	2002-2004: Seat heating 2005-2009: Brake light switch Brake light suppression relay
33	15A	Alarm horn
34	15A/20A	2002-2004: Socket in luggage compartment (Variant) 2005-2006: 12V socket 2006-2009: Cigarette lighter 12V socket Blocking diode
35	20A	Sliding sunroof adjustment control unit
36	25A	Fresh air blower switch Fresh air blower control unit
37	15A/20A	Ignition transformer
38	25A	Rear left door control unit
39	25A	Front passenger side door control unit
40	10A/20A/30A	Engine control unit
41	15A	Fuel pump
42	15A/20A	NOx regulator, Lambda probe, exhaust gas cooling
43	15A	Right headlight dipped beam bulb Right headlight range control motor
44	15A	Left fog light bulb Right fog light bulb
45	15A	Engine control unit
46	20A	Onboard power supply control unit Automatic intermittent wash and wipe relay
47	20A/30A	Onboard power supply control unit Heated rear window
48	15A	Onboard power supply control unit, Turn signals
49	10A/15A	2002-2006: Cigarette lighter 2006-2009: Onboard supply control unit, tank filler flap locking motor Onboard supply control unit, central locking motor in rear lid
50	15A	2002-2004: Central locking 2005-2009: Anti-theft alarm ultrasonic sensor Comfort system central control unit
51	15A	Control unit with display for radio and navigation system Dipped headlight control unit, on/off for Coming home system Radio
52	20A	Headlight washer system relay Onboard supply control unit Treble tone horn, Bass tone horn
53	25A	Rear right door control unit
54	15A	Left headlight dipped beam bulb Headlight range control motor

Relay panel

The relay panel is located under the driver’s side of the instrument panel.

Assignment of the fuses in the relay panel

№	Amps	Description
1		2002-2004: Driving school mode relay 2005-2009: Secondary air pump relay (engine code BJX) Folding exterior mirror control unit
2		2005-2009: Folding exterior mirror control unit Driving school mode relay
3		Glow plug relay (Diesel engines) Motronic current supply relay (2002-2007)
4		Fuel pump relay
5		2002-2004: Warning lamps relay 2005-2007: Door warning lamps relay Brake light suppression relay
6		Headlight washer system relay
7		2002-2004: Starter inhibitor relay 2005-2009: Dipped headlight control unit, on/off (coming home system)
8		Low heat output relay (Diesel engines) Coolant pump relay (2005-2007, engine code BJX)
9		High heat output relay (Diesel engines)
10		Motronic current supply relay Radiator fan relay (engine codes ASZ, BLT) Current supply relay (2002-2004)
11		X-contact relief relay
12		Fuel supply relay
13		Fuel pump relay (Petrol engines)
14	40A	Diesel engines fuses: Heater element fuse 1 Heater element fuse 2 Heater element fuse 3
15		2002-2004: Diesel direct injection system relay 2005-2009: Terminal 30 voltage supply relay (Diesel engines) Motronic current supply relay (Petrol engines, not engine codes BUD, BTS) Fuel pump relay (2005-2007, engine codes BMD, BME)
F1	10A	Trailer socket
F2	15A	Heated driver seat regulator Heated front passenger seat regulator Heated driver seat control unit Heated front passenger seat control unit
F3	10A/5A	Driving school mode Footwell light switch Warning buzzer switch Control unit in dash panel insert (South Africa, from 2006, 5A)
F4	10A	Driving school mode 12V socket

Engine Compartment Fuse Box

Fuse Box Location

The main fuse box located on top of the battery in the engine compartment.

Fuse Box Diagram (version 1)

Volkswagen Polo (9N; 2002 - 2009) - fuses and relay box diagram - engine compartment (version 1) — Volkswagen Polo (9N; 2002 – 2009) – fuses and relay box diagram – engine compartment (version 1)

Assignment of the fuses in the engine compartment (version 1)

№	Amps	Function/component
S162	175A	Alternator
S163	110A	Fuse holder B
S164	50A	Power steering control unit
S176	50A	Glow plug activation control unit Engine glow plugs Secondary air pump motor
S177	40A	Radiator fan (models with air conditioning system or Climatronic)
S178	40A	ABS control unit
S179	25A	ABS control unit
S180	30A	Radiator fan
S267	–	–
S268	5A	Onboard power supply control unit
S269	5A	Radiator fan control unit
S270	–	–
S271	5A	Automatic gearbox control unit
S272	–	–
S273	–	–
S274	–	–

Fuse Box Diagram (version 2)

Volkswagen Polo (9N; 2002 - 2009) - fuses and relay box diagram - engine compartment (version 2) — Volkswagen Polo (9N; 2002 – 2009) – fuses and relay box diagram – engine compartment (version 2)

Assignment of the fuses in the engine compartment (version 2)

№	Amps	Function/component
S162	175A	Alternator
S163	110A	Fuse holder B
S164	40A	Radiator fan (models with air conditioning system or Climatronic)
S176	40A	ABS control unit
S177	50A	Power steering control unit
S178	50A	Glow plug activation control unit Engine glow plugs Secondary air pump motor
S179	25A	ABS control unit
S180	30A	Radiator fan
S267	5A	Radiator fan control unit
S268	10A	ABS control unit
S269	5A	Onboard power supply control unit
S270	5A	Diesel direct injection system control unit (models with engine code BMT)
S271	5A	Automatic gearbox control unit
S272	–	–
S273	–	–
S274	–	–

WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.

Volkswagen Lupo, type 6X model year 1999 to model year 2005 – wheels and tyres specification

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VW Lupo, type 6X model year 1999 to model year 2005 – wheels and tyres specification

Year of production: 1999, 2000, 2001 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Model engine output	Tyres type	Tyres size	Wheel size	Wheel offset in mm	Snow chains
37 kW, 44 kW pertol engine without air conditioning	Standard	155/70 R13 75S	4 1/2J x 13	35	Yes
	Modification	175/65 R13 80S/T	5 1/2J x 13	43	No
		185/55 R14 79T	6Jx14	43	No
		185/55 R14 79H	6Jx14	43	Yes
		195/45 R15 78H/V	6J x 15	43/45	Yes
	Winter	155/70 R13 75Q	4 1/2 J x 13	35	Yes
37kW with air conditioning, 44 kW petrol am diesel engines, 55 kW petron engines with automatic gearbox	Standard	175/65 R13 80S	5 1/2 J x 13	43	Yes
	Modification	175/65 R13 80T	5 1/2J x 13	43	Yes
		185/55 R14 79H	6J x 14	43	Yes
		185/55 R14 79H	6J x 14	43	Yes
		195/45 R15 78H	6J x 15	43/45	Yes
	Winter	175/65 R13 80Q	5 1/2J x 13	43	Yes
55 KW petrol engine with manual gearbox	Standard	175/65 R13 80T	5 1/2J x 13	43	Yes
	Modification	185/55 R14 79T	6J x 14	43	Yes
		185/55 R14 79H	6J x 14	43	Yes
		195/45 R14 78H	6J x 15	43/45	No
	Winter	175/65 R 13 80Q	5 1/2 J x 13	43	Yes
55 kw TDI, 75 kW 16V	Standard	185/55 R14 79/80H	6J x 14	43	Yes
	Modification	195/45 R15 78H/V	6J x 15	43/45	No
	Winter tyres	185/55 R14 79T	6J x 14	43	Yes

WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.

Volkswagen Lupo GTI, type 6ES model year 2001 to model year 2006 – wheels and tyres specification

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VW Lupo GTI, type 6ES model year 2001 to model year 2006 – wheels and tyres specification

Year o production: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Model engine output	Tyres type	Tyres size	Wheel size	Wheel offset in mm	Snow chains
1.6l 92kW	Standard	185/55 R14 80V	6J x 14	43	Yes
	Standard tyres from model year 2003	205/45 R15 81V	6 1/2J x 15	43	No
	Modification	205/45 R15 81V	6 1/2Jx15	43	No
	Winter tyres	185/55 R14 80T	6Jx14	43	Yes

WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.

Volkswagen Lupo FSI, type 6E model year 2001 to model year 2006 – wheels and tyres specification

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VW Lupo FSI, type 6E model year 2001 to model year 2006 – wheels and tyres specification

Year of production: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Model engine output	Tyres type	Tyres size	Wheel size	Wheel offset in mm	Snow chains
1.4l 77kW	Standard	175/60 R14 79H	5J x 14	38	Yes
	Modification	185/55 R14 80H/V	6J x 14	43	No
	Winter tyres	155/65 R14 75S	5Jx14	40	Yes

WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.

Volkswagen Lupo – recommended tyres

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VW Lupo – recommended tyres

Year of production: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Summer tyres Lupo 3L model year 1999 to model year 2005

Tyres size	Tread pattern
155/65 R 14 75T	Bridgestone B 381 Ecopia

Summer tyres Lupo FSI model year 1999 to model year 2005

Tyres size	Tread pattern
170/60 R 14 79H	Dunlop SP 10A

Summer tyres Lupo GTI model year 1999 to model 2005

Tyres size	Tread pattern
205/45 R15 81V	Dunlop SP 2000E

Summer tyres Lupo model year 1999 to model year 2005

Tyres size	Tread pattern
155/70 R13 75T	Continental Eco Contact EP
	Firestone F580
	Michelin XT1
	Hankook K701
175/65 R13 80T	Continental Eco Contact EP
	Firestone F580
	Michelin XT1
185/55 R14 80H	Continental Eco Contact CP
	Firestone FH 700 F
	Michelin XH1
	Dunlop SP Sport 2000 E
195/45 R15 78V	Michelin Pilot SX GT
	Dunlop SP Sport 2040 E
	Pirelli P 6000

Winter tyres Lupo 3L model year 1999 to model year 2005

Tyres size	Tread pattern
155/65 R 14 75T	Continental TS 760 Winter Contact
	Dunlop SP Winter Sport M2
	Michelin Alpin

Winter tyres Lupo FSI model year 1999 to model year 2005

Tyres size	Tread pattern
155/65 R 14 75T	Continental TS 760 Winter Contact
	Dunlop SP Winter Sport M2
	Michelin Alpin

Winter tyres Lupo GTI model year 1999 to model year 2005

Tyres size	Tread pattern
185/55 R14 78T	Continental TS 760
	Dunlop SP Winter Sport M2
	Michelin Alpin

Winter tyres Lupo model year 1999 to model year 2005

Tyres size	Tread pattern
155/70 R13 75Q	Goodyear Ultra Grip 5
	Michelin Alpin
155/70 R13 75S	Vredestein Snowtrac
155/70 R13 75T	Continental TS 780
	Kleber Krisalp 3
175/65 R13 80Q	Goodyear Ultra Grip 5
175/65 R13 80T	Dunlop SP Winter Sport M2
	Vredestein Snowtrac
185/55 R14 78T	Continental TS 760
	Dunlop Winter Sport M2
	Michelin Alpin

WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.

Volkswagen Lupo 3L, type 6E model year 1999 to model year 2006 – wheels and tyries specification

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VW Lupo 3L, type 6E model year 1999 to model year 2006 – wheels and tyries specification

Year of production: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Model engine output	Tyres type	Tyres size	Wheel size	Wheel offset in mm	Wheel load in kg	Snow chains
1.2l 45kW	Standard	155/65 R 14 75S	4 J x14	35	400	Yes
		155/65 R 14 75S	4 1/2 J x 14	38	400	Yes
		155/65 R14 75S	5 J x 14	40	420	Yes
	Modification	No change are permissible apart from standard wheel and tyre combinations
	Winter tyres	155/65 R14 75Q/T	5 J x 14	40	420	Yes

WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.