Volkswagen Polo (6N/6KV; 1997 – 1998) – fuse and relay box diagram
Year od production: 1997, 1998
This article covers the third-generation Volkswagen Polo (Typ 6N/6KV), manufactured between 1994 and 1996. It includes fuse box diagrams for the 1995 through 2002 models, details the locations of the fuse panels within the vehicle, and provides information on the fuse and relay assignments (fuse layout)
Passenger Compartment
Fuse box location
The fuse box is located behind the cover in driver’s storage compartment.
Fuse box diagram

Assignment of the fuses in the instrument panel
№ | Amps | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | 15A | Engine control unit |
2 | 10A | Engine control unit (only on petrol engines) Engine electrics (only on diesel engines) |
3 | 7.5A | Engine electrics |
4 | 15A | Ignition transformer |
5 | 10A | Auto, gearbox control unit, shift lock |
6 | 5A | Auto, gearbox control unit |
7 | 5A | ABS control unit |
8 | 15A | Injectors, Lambda probe |
9 | 10A | Engine control unit |
10 | 15A | Engine control unit (only on petrol engines) Engine electrics (only on diesel engines) |
11 | 15A | Horn, seat heating |
12 | 10A | Right main beam, main beam warning lamp |
13 | 10A | Left main beam |
14 | 10A | Right dipped beam, right headlight range control, headlight range control adjuster |
15 | 10A | Left dipped beam, left headlight range control |
16 | 5A | Right side and tail lights |
17 | 5A | Left side and tail lights |
18 | 7.5A | Reversing light, heated washer jets, selector lever illumination |
19 | 15A | Fog lights, rear fog light |
20 | 10A | Brake lights |
21 | 10A | Hazard warning lights |
22 | 5A | Turn signals |
23 | 15A | Windscreen wipe/wash system |
24 | 10A | Rear window wiper, heated and adjustable exterior mirrors |
25 | 15A | Heated rear window |
26 | 5A | Dash panel insert, immobiliser |
27 | 5A | Self-diagnosis connection, dash panel insert, interior light, luggage compartment light |
28 | 15A | Radio, cigarette lighter, central locking |
29 | 5A | Interior light, fresh/recirculating air blower actuating motor |
30 | 20A | Fresh air blower |
31 | 5A | Licence plate lights |
32 | 15A | Fuel pump |
Relays: | ||
1 | Hazard warning light relay | |
2 | Automatic intermittent wipe and wash relay | |
3 | X contact relief relay | |
4 | Fuel pump relay |
Engine Compartment
Fuse box location
It is located on the battery.
Fuse box diagram
Assignment of the fuses in the engine compartment
№ | Amps | Description |
---|---|---|
S162 | 110A | Alternator |
S163 | 50A | Relay carrier |
S164 | 50A | Engine glow plugs |
S176 | 50A | Coolant heater elements |
S176 | 30A | Air conditioner |
S177 | 30A | ABS control unit |
S176 | 30A | ABS control unit |
S179 | 20A | Radiator fan |
S180 | 10A | Air conditioner |
WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.