Volkswagen Vento (A3; 1992 – 1999) – fuse and relay box diagram
Year of production: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
The Volkswagen Vento A3, (the third generation of the Volkswagen Vento), was a compact family car produced from 1992 to 1999. In this article, you will find fuse box diagrams for Volkswagen Vento models from 1992 to 1999, along with details on the fuse panel locations inside the vehicle and the specific functions of each fuse (fuse layout) and relay.
Passenger compartment
Fuse Box Location
It is located under the dashboard on the driver’s side. Press down on the latches and remove the cover to access the fuses.
Fuse Box Diagram
Assignment of the fuses and relays in the instrument panel (fuses)
| № | Amp | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10A | Left headlight (low beam), headlight range control |
| 2 | 10A | Right headlight (low beam) |
| 3 | 10A | License plate lamps |
| 4 | 15A | Rear wiper / washer |
| 5 | 15A | Front wiper / washer, headlight washers |
| 6 | 20A | Heater fan |
| 7 | 10A | Side lights (right) |
| 8 | 10A | Side lights (left) |
| 9 | 20A | Heated rear window |
| 10 | 15A | Fog lights |
| 11 | 10A | Left headlight (high beam) |
| 12 | 10A | Right headlight (high beam) |
| 13 | 10A | Horns |
| 14 | 10A | Revers lights, washer nozzle heaters, central lock, electric door mirrors, seat heater, speed control system, electric windows |
| 15 | 10A | Speedometer, intake manifold heater |
| 16 | 15A | Instrument cluster illumination, ABS indicator, SRS indicator, sunroof, Thermotronic |
| 17 | 10A | Hazard flasher, turn signals |
| 18 | 20A | Fuel pump, heated oxygen sensor |
| 19 | 30A | Radiator fan, air conditioning relay |
| 20 | 10A | Stop lights |
| 21 | 15A | Interior lighting, trunk lighting, central locking, sunroof |
| 22 | 10A | Audio system, Cigar lighter |
Relays
Assignment of the fuses and relays in the instrument panel (relays)
| Relay | Description |
| R1 | Air conditioner |
| R2 | Rear wiper / washer |
| R3 | Engine control unit |
| R4 | Ignition |
| R5 | Not Used |
| R6 | Turn signal |
| R7 | Headlight washer |
| R8 | Windshield wiper / washer |
| R9 | Seat belt |
| R10 | Fog lamp |
| R11 | Horn |
| R12 | Fuel pump |
| R13 | Intake manifold heater |
| R14 | Not Used |
| R15 | ABS pump |
| R16 | Revers light (Ecomatic) |
| R17 | High beam (Ecomatic) |
| R18 | Low beam (Ecomatic) |
| R19 | Air conditioner Climatronic 2.0 / 2.8 (1993) (fuse 30A) |
| R20 | Start inhibit switch |
| R21 | Oxygen sensor |
| R22 | Seat belt indicator |
| R23 | Vacuum pump (Ecomatic) |
| R24 | Power windows (Thermal fuse 20A) |
Connections and plugs on fuse/relay panel
Assignment of the connection and plugs on fuse box
| Symbol | Description |
| A1 | Headlight wiring harness (yellow) |
| A2 | Headlight wiring harness (yellow) |
| B | Open |
| C | Headlight wiring harness (yellow) |
| D | Optional equipment wiring harness (green) |
| E | Instrument wiring harness (green) |
| F | Engine compartment wiring harness, right (white) |
| G1 | Engine compartment wiring harness, right (white) |
| G2 | Engine compartment wiring harness, right (white) |
| H1 | Steering column switch wiring harness (red) |
| H2 | Steering column switch wiring harness (red) |
| J | Steering column switch wiring harness (red) |
| K | Rear wiring harness (black) |
| L | Rear wiring harness (black) |
| M | Rear wiring harness (black) |
| N | A/C wiring harness (green) |
| P | Rear window defroster wiring harness (blue) |
| Q | Instrument wiring harness (blue) |
| R | Light switch wiring harness (blue) |
| S | Engine compartment wiring harness, right (white) |
| T | Two-point connector (green) |
| U1 | Instrument cluster wiring harness (blue) |
| U2 | Instrument cluster wiring harness (blue) |
| V | Multi-function indicator wiring hamess (green) |
| W | Six-point connector (green) |
| X | Warning lamp wiring harness (green) |
| Y | Single connector, terminal 30 |
| Z1 | Single connector |
| Z2 | Single connector, terminal 31 |
| 30 | Single connector, terminal 30 |
| 30B | Single connector |
| 31 | Single connector, terminal 31 |
WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
