Volkswagen 1986-1988 Golf and GTI models, and 1989 Golf and GTI models produced in the U.S – fuse box

VW 1986-1988 Golf and GTI models, and 1989 Golf and GTI models produced in the U.S – fuse box

Relays panel

Volkswagen 1986-1988 Golf and GTI models, and 1989 Golf and GTI models produced in the U.S – relay box
Relays Golf, Golf GL Golf diesel Golf GT, GTI
1 Intermittent wiper Intermittent wiper Intermittent wiper
2 Upshift indicator (1986-1987) Upshift indicator (1986-1987) Upshift indicator (1986-1987)
Open (1988, 1989) Open (1988, 1989) Open (1988, 1989)
3 Low speed radiator cooling fan (with A/C) Low speed radiator cooling fan (with A/C) Low speed radiator cooling fan (with A/C)
4 Horns Low coolant level Horns, or Open
5 Rear wiper Rear wiper Rear wiper
6 Fuel pump Glow plugs Fuel pump
7 Turn signals, flashers Turn signals, flashers Turn signals, flashers
8 Load reduction Load reduction Load reduction
9 Idle speed control (1986, 1987) Horns Horns (except 1988, 1989 Golf GT)
Power supply (1988, 1989) Power supply (1988, 1989 Golf GT)
10 A/C high blower (1986) A/C high blower (1986, 1987) A/C high blower (1986-1987 except 16-valve)
Fuel injection (1987) A/C cutout (1988, 1989)
Passive restraint (1988, 1989)
11 Seat belt interlock Seat belt interlock Seat belt interlock
12 Bridge Bridge Open (1986-1987)
Open (1986-1987)
13 Radiator cooling fan after-run Open Radiator cooling fan after-run
14 Oxygen sensor relay (1987) A/C cutout (1986, 1987) Low coolant indicator (1988, 1989 Golf GT)
Low coolant relay (1987) Passive restraint (1988, 1989) Open (except 1988, 1989 Golf GT)
Open (1988, 1989)

Fuse panel

Volkswagen 1986-1988 Golf and GTI models, and 1989 Golf and GTI models produced in the U.S – fuse box
Fuse Description Ampere rating [A]
1 Dome light, luggage light, glove box light, clock, Multi-function indicator memory 15
2 Taillights, parking lights, sidemarker lights, license plate lights 15
3 Rear window wiper 10
4 Rear window defogger 20
5 Windshield wiper/washer 15
6 Instrument panel lights 5
7 Headlights, low beam 10
8 Headlights, high beam 15
9 Brake lights, hazard warning lights 20
10 Fuel pump (gasoline engines) 20
Open (diesel engines)
11 Horn, glove box light 15
12 Heater (without A/C) 20
Heater (with A/C) 30
13 Back-up lights, turn signal lamps, emergency flasher switch 10
14 Relays: (interlock, upshift, OXS, low coolant, glow plug, radiator after-run) 10
15 Radiator cooling fan after-run (1988, 1989 except GTI) 30
Open (1986-1987)
16 Open
17 Cigar lighter, A/C clutch, radiator cooling fan (low speed), central locking, diesel vacuum pump 25
18 ACC connector or radio
Radiator cooling fan after-run (1987 except 16-valve) 30
19 Open
20 ACC connector, cruise control 5
21 Senders, gauges, warning lamps 5
22 Throttle switches and idle stabilizer valve (GTI) 10
OXS relay (1986-1987 CIS and 1988, 1989 except GTI) 15

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