Volkswagen Transporter (T3, Type 2; 1979 – 1992) – fuse and relay box diagram

Year of production: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

 

This article focuses on the Volkswagen Transporter (T3, Type 2), manufactured from 1979 to 1992. It includes fuse box diagrams for Volkswagen  Transporter T3 models from 1979 to 1992, provides details on the location of the fuse panels within the vehicle, and explains the function and layout of each fuse and  relay.

 

Fuses box diagram

 

Assignment of the fuses in the fuse box

Fuses	Description
1	Headlights (low beam, left)
2	Headlights (low beam, right)
3	Headlights (high beam, left); high beam indicator lights
4	Headlights (high beam, right)
5	Rear window defroster
6	Emergency flasher; radio
7	Cig. lighter, clock, interior lights, instrument cluster
8	Turn signals, turn indicator light
9	Back-up lights; horns
10	HVAC blower fan
11	Windshield wipers/washer
12	License plate lights; trunk light
13	Exterior running lights, brake light – right
14	Exterior running lights, brake light – left
15	Radiator cooling fan
Fuel pump	On fuel pump relay
Air conditioning	On A/C relay

Relay

Relay	Description
J	Free
K	Load Reduction
L	Fuel pump (wiring harmess bridged to 1 for recall compliance)
M	Intermittent Wipers
N	Turn signal & emergency flasher

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