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Fuse Box Diagram & Relay Catalog • Years 1991 – 2006

Fuse Box Diagram Volkswagen Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora (Volkswagen Golf 3) – Fuse Box Location & Amperage

Did the 12V cigarette lighter socket, washer pump, wipers or headlights stop working in your Volkswagen Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora (Volkswagen Golf 3) ? Here you will find the exact location of both fuse boxes, fuse amperage ratings (A) and blade fuse types.

📍 1. Interior Cabin Fuse Box (Dashboard)
Located under the dashboard on the driver's side (behind the side dashboard trim panel when the door is open, or behind the storage compartment below the steering wheel). Protects 12V sockets, radio, wipers, power windows and central locking.
📍 2. Engine Bay Fuse & Relay Box
Located under the hood next to the car battery (12V 60Ah (benzín) or 74Ah 680A (1.9 TDI)). Contains main high-current maxi fuses (40A–80A), glow plug relay, radiator cooling fan relay, ABS/ESP pump fuses and ECU main relay.

Most Common Fuses & Electrical Circuits (Volkswagen Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora):

🔋 Car Battery Specification for Volkswagen Golf III →
Protected Circuit / Component Fuse Rating & Color Fuse Box Location Symptom When Blown
🔥 Cigarette Lighter / 12V Power Socket (Front & Trunk)15 A (blue) or 20 A (yellow)Cabin (under dashboard)Phone charger, dashcam or tire inflator does not work.
🌧️ Front & Rear Wipers + Washer Pump Motor15 A (blue) / 20 A (yellow) / 25 ACabin / Engine Bay BoxWipers do not move or washer pump blew fuse due to frozen fluid in winter.
🔑 Central Locking, Power Windows & Heated Mirrors20 A (yellow) to 30 A (green)Cabin (BCM comfort module)Power windows do not operate or doors/trunk fail to lock.
♨️ Heated Rear Window & Heated Front Seats25 A (clear/white) or 30 A (green)Cabin (lower fuse row)Heated seats do not warm up or rear window defroster fails.
📻 Car Radio, Infotainment, USB & Instrument Cluster7.5 A (brown) / 10 A (red) / 15 ACabin + mini fuse on back of radio unitBlank infotainment screen or unpowered OBD2 diagnostic port.
💡 Low Beam, High Beam & Fog Lights (H7)10 A (red) or 15 A (blue)Engine Bay Box / CabinLeft or right headlight side stays dark even after installing a new bulb.
⛽ Fuel Pump, Ignition Coils & ECU Main Relay15 A (blue) or 20 A (yellow)Engine bay box next to batteryStarter cranks normally, but engine does not fire (no fuel delivery).
❄️ Cabin Heater Blower & Radiator Cooling Fan30 A (green) to 50 A (Maxi fuse)Engine Bay Box / CabinCabin A/C blower does not blow air or engine overheats in traffic.

Complete technical data cards by engine for Volkswagen Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora:

Volkswagen • 1991 – 2006
Volkswagen Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora – 1.9 TDI (66 kW / 90 HP)
🔋 Battery: 12V 60Ah (benzín) or 74Ah 680A (1.9 TDI) • 💡 Žárovky: H7
Volkswagen • 1991 – 2006
Volkswagen Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora – 1.9 TDI (81 kW / 110 HP)
🔋 Battery: 12V 60Ah (benzín) or 74Ah 680A (1.9 TDI) • 💡 Žárovky: H7
Volkswagen • 1991 – 2006
Volkswagen Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora – 1.9 TDI PD (74 kW / 100 HP)
🔋 Battery: 12V 60Ah (benzín) or 74Ah 680A (1.9 TDI) • 💡 Žárovky: H7
Volkswagen • 1991 – 2006
Volkswagen Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora – 1.9 TDI PD (77 kW / 105 HP)
🔋 Battery: 12V 60Ah (benzín) or 74Ah 680A (1.9 TDI) • 💡 Žárovky: H7
Volkswagen • 1991 – 2006
Volkswagen Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora – 1.9 TDI PD (96 kW / 130 HP)
🔋 Battery: 12V 60Ah (benzín) or 74Ah 680A (1.9 TDI) • 💡 Žárovky: H7
Volkswagen • 1991 – 2006
Volkswagen Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora – 1.4 16V (55 kW / 59 kW / 63 kW)
🔋 Battery: 12V 60Ah (benzín) or 74Ah 680A (1.9 TDI) • 💡 Žárovky: H7
Volkswagen • 1991 – 2006
Volkswagen Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora – 1.6 MPI (74 kW / 75 kW)
🔋 Battery: 12V 60Ah (benzín) or 74Ah 680A (1.9 TDI) • 💡 Žárovky: H7
Volkswagen • 1991 – 2006
Volkswagen Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora – 1.8 20V (92 kW / 125 HP)
🔋 Battery: 12V 60Ah (benzín) or 74Ah 680A (1.9 TDI) • 💡 Žárovky: H7