The Volkswagen Polo 6N/6KV is a subcompact car produced from 1995 to 2002. It is known for its affordability and fuel efficiency. The Polo 6N/6KV has two fuse boxes, one in the engine compartment and one in the passenger compartment.
Table of Contents
[1994/1995/1996]
Instrument panel
The passenger compartment fuse box is located under the steering wheel, on the driver’s side. It is covered by a plastic cover. The fuse box contains 25 fuses, which are labeled with their respective amperage ratings and circuit functions.
| Fuse/Relay Number | Fuse Amp. Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10A | Dipped beam left, headlight range control, left |
| 2 | 10A | Dipped beam right, headlight range control, right |
| 3 | 10A | Number plate light |
| 4 | 15A | Rear window wiper |
| 5 | 15A | Windscreen wipe/wash system, heated washer jets |
| 6 | 20A | Fresh air blower, air conditioner |
| 7 | 10A | Side light and tail light, right |
| 8 | 10A | Side and tail light, left |
| 9 | 20A | Heated rear window |
| 10 | 15A | Rear fog light |
| 11 | 10A | Main beam, left |
| 12 | 10A | Main beam, right |
| 13 | 10A | Horn |
| 14 | 15A | Reversing lights, additional equipment |
| 15 | 10A | Engine electrics |
| 16 | 15A | Dash panel insert |
| 17 | 10A | Turn signals |
| 18 | 20A | Fuel pump, Lambda probe |
| 19 | 30A | Radiator fan |
| 20 | 10A | Brake light |
| 21 | 15A | Interior lights, dash panel insert, self-diagnosis |
| 22 | 10A | Radio system, cigarette lighter |
| Relays: | ||
| 1 | Air conditioner relay | |
| 2 | Rear window wipe/wash relay | |
| 3 | – | |
| 4 | Relief relay for X contact | |
| 5 | – | |
| 6 | Hazard warning light relay | |
| 7 | Headlight washer system relay | |
| 8 | Intermittent wipe/wash relay | |
| 9 | Light switched on. warning buzzer | |
| 10 | Bridge for fog light | |
| 11 | Bridge for horn | |
| 12 | Fuel pump relay Glow plug relay | |
| Relays above relay plate: | ||
| Window lifter relay and/or folding sliding roof | ||
| Junction box for terminal | ||
| Junction box for terminal | ||
| Starter inhibitor relay | ||
| Intake manifold preheating relay | ||
| Glow period control unit | ||
| 30A | Control unit fuse 1 – ABS (hydraulic pump) | |
| 30A | Control unit fuse 2 – ABS (valves) | |
| Window lifter thermo fuse and/or folding sliding roof | ||
| 50A | Glow plug fuse |
[1997/1998]
Instrument Panel
| Fuse Number | Fuse Amp. Rating | 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
The engine compartment fuse box is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment, near the battery. It is covered by a plastic cover. The fuse box contains 15 fuses, which are labeled with their respective amperage ratings and circuit functions.
| Fuse/Relay Number | Fuse Amp. Rating | 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 |
[1999/2000/2001/2002]
Instrument Panel
| Fuse Number | Fuse Amp. Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SB1 | 10A | Lambda probe heating, ACF; camshaft variable timing adjuster |
| SB2 | 5A | Number plate lights |
| SB3 | 10A | Injectors |
| SB4 | 5A | Side bulb left |
| SB5 | 5A | Side light bulb |
| SB6 | 15A | Rear wiper |
| SB7 | 75A | Turn signals |
| SB8 | 5A | ABS with EDL/ESP |
| SB9 | 5A | Headlight range control |
| SB10 | 7.5A | Interior lighting, glove box, mirror, door entry, luggage compartment light |
| SB11 | 5A | Self-diagnosis connection voltage supply, dash panel insert, Climatronic |
| SB12 | 10A | Right headlight main beam, main beam warning lamp |
| SB13 | 10A | Left main beam headlight |
| SB14 | 10A | Hazard warning lights system, anti-theft alarm system |
| SB15 | 10A | Brake lights |
| SB16 | 5A | Ignition/starter switch S-contact |
| SB17 | – | – |
| SB18 | 5A | Mirror heating |
| SB19 | 15A | Horn |
| SB20 | 10A | Telephone/preparationfor telephone |
| SB21 | 5A | Automatic gearbox control unit |
| SB22 | 15A | Anti-theft alarm system horn |
| SB23 | 5A | EGR, air mass meter, addit. heater relay, glow plug relay |
| SB24 | 5A | Clutch pedal switch (diesel), brake light suppression switch (EPC) |
| SB25 | 5A | Selector lever switch (AG4) |
| SB26 | 7.5A | Air conditioner, central locking, electric windows, electric mirrors, navigation |
| SB27 | 5A | Dash panel insert |
| SB28 | 5A | Speedometer sender, immobilizer |
| SB29 | 75A | Reversing lights, washer jet heating, headlight range control motor |
| SB30 | 5A | Exhaust gas recirculation valve, activated charcoal filter solenoid, heater pipe |
| SB31 | 5A | Fuel shut-off control unit, engine control unit |
| SB32 | 5A | Fuel shut-off control unit (diesel) |
| SB33 | 10A | Automatic gearbox selector lever lock |
| SB34 | 10A | Ignition transformer |
| SB35 | 25A | Glass sunroof, fabric sunroof |
| SB36 | 15A | Engine control unit |
| SB37 | 15A | Engine control unit |
| SB38 | 25A | Driver’s door power window |
| SB39 | 25A | Front passenger’s power window |
| SB40 | 15A | Fuel pump |
| SB41 | 15A | Central locking, anti-theft alarm system |
| SB42 | 15A | Radio, navigation |
| SB43 | 15A | Fog light, rear fog light |
| SB44 | 15A | Dipped beam, left headlight |
| SB45 | 15A | Dipped beam right headlight |
| SB46 | 15A | Cigarette lighter |
| SB47 | 20A | Headlight washer system |
| SB48 | 20A | Heated rear window |
| SB49 | 25A | Fresh air blower |
| SB50 | 15A | Windscreen wiper system, windscreen washer pump |
| SB51 | 15A | Seat heating |
| Relays: | ||
| 1 | Fuel pump relay (petrol engines only) Fuel shut-off control unit (diesel engines) | |
| 2 | Automatic intermittent wash/wipe and rain sensor relay | |
| 7 | X contact relief relay | |
| 8 | Heated exterior mirror relay |
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
| Fuse Number | Fuse Amp. Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| S162 | 110A | Alternator |
| S163 | 80A | Relay carrier |
| S164 | 50A | Glow plugs (engine) |
| S176 | 50A | Glow plugs (radiator fan) |
| S176 | 30A | Air conditioning system |
| S177 | 30A | ABS control unit |
| S178 | 30A | ABS control unit |
| S179 | 20A | Radiator fan |
| S180 | 10A | Air conditioning system |
| SA9 | 30A | Air conditioner – glow plugs (diesel) |
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