Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Changing a blown fuse
Fig. 232 Blown fuse: A: flat blade fuse, B: JCASE® fuse
Fig. 233 Remove or insert fuse with plastic pliers: A. flat blade fuse, B. JCASE® fuse
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsPreparation
- Switch off the ignition, the lights and all electrical consumers.
- Open the appropriate fuse box.
Detecting a blown fuse
- Shine a torch onto the fuse. This will help you to spot the blown fuse more easily.
- A blown flat blade fuse (ATO®, MINI®) can be recognised from the top and side through the transparent housing surrounding the melted metal strips A.
- A blown JCASE® fuse can be recognised from the top through the transparent housing B.
Changing a fuse
In some vehicles, a pair of plastic pliers for removing fuses is located on the inside of the cover of the fuse box in the engine compartment.
- Open the fuse box cover in the engine compartment and remove the plastic pliers.
- Push the plastic pliers suitable to the fuse design A ① or B ① onto the fuse from the side.
- Lift the fuse up and out.
- If the fuse has blown, replace it with a new fuse of the same amp rating (same colour and same markings) and same size .
- Once the new fuse is inserted, clip the plastic pliers into the holder on the inside of the fuse box cover.
- Fit the fuse box cover.
NOTICE
Fuse tables for fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 231 Engine compartment: fuse layout
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe table shows the fuse locations for the items of electrical
equipment which ar ...
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Other materials:
Dimensions - lettering on rear lid, “GTI/GTD”
Note
When fitting the lettering, observe the fitting notes
→ Anchor.
1 -
Lettering
Model designation
2 -
Height dimension
75.5 ± 1 mm, from lower edge of lettering to tail light.
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Vehicle identification data
Fig. 19 A: Vehicle data sticker: example
shows a vehicle with engine code CPTA ③ B: Type plate
Fig. 20 Vehicle identification number
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Vehicle identification number.
The vehicle identification number can be read from ...
Removing and installing Hall sender -G40-
Removing
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Release hose clips -1- and
-2-, and remove air pipe.
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Disconnect electrical connector -1-.
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