2024 Volkswagen Taos Fuses and Fuse Box | How to fix a Blown Fuse

There is a complex electrical system in the 2024 Volkswagen Taos that powers many parts. The fuses and fuse boxes are very important for making sure the system works right. The fuse box is a central control unit that holds several fuses. Each fuse is meant to protect a different circuit from too much electricity. If a fuse blows, it’s important to take care of the problem right away so that the damaged functions can be restored. To fix a 2024 Volkswagen Taos with a blown fuse, first, use the car’s instructions or the fuse box diagram to find the fuse that is connected to the broken part. Once you find the blown fuse, carefully replace it with a new one of the same amperage value to keep the electricity from going out again. It’s important to be careful and, if needed, get help from a professional technician to make sure the problem is fixed correctly and keep the electrical health of the vehicle.

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Replacing fuses

Introduction
Due to the constant development of the vehicle, equipment-dependent fuse allocations, and the combined protection of multiple electrical equipment items using one fuse, a complete overview of the fuse layout is not available at the time of print. Detailed information about fuse allocations can be obtained from suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Generally, multiple electrical equipment items can be protected together through by fuse. On the other hand, some equipment items may use multiple fuses.

Only replace fuses if the cause for the malfunction has been fixed.

1. If a new fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical system must be checked by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING
The high voltage in the electrical system may cause electric shocks and severe burns. Contact with electric wires in the ignition system may result in serious or fatal injuries.

• Never touch the electrical wires in the ignition system.

WARNING
Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses, or bridging a circuit without fuses can lead to serious damage or a fire in the vehicle. This could result in serious or fatal injuries.

• Replace fuses only with fuses of the same rating and size. Make sure that the color and label are identical to the faulty fuse.
• Never repair fuses.
• Never use metal strips, paper clips, or similar objects as substitutes for fuses.

NOTICE
Changing a fuse when the ignition is switched on, the engine is running, the light is switched on, or other electrical equipment is switched on could cause damage to the electrical system.

• Switch off the engine and turn off the light and other electrical equipment.
• Make sure that the engine cannot be started while a fuse is being replaced.

NOTICE
If a fuse is replaced by another fuse with a higher amp rating, this could also damage the vehicle’s electrical system in another location.

• Never replace a fuse with a fuse that has a higher current rating.

NOTICE
Dirt and moisture in the fuse boxes can damage the electrical system.

• Protect open fuse boxes from dirt and moisture.
• Avoid short circuits in the electrical system.
• Check that the fuse box covers are tightly sealed again and are not damaged.

There are more fuses in the vehicle than are specified in this chapter. These should only be replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility qualified in this respect. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Fuses in the engine compartment
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ and Introduction.

Opening the fuse box in the engine/motor compartment

In the engine compartment: Fuse box.
Fuse box cover.
The plastic pliers for removing fuses can be found on the inside of the fuse box cover or the fuse panel.

Removing the cover

1. Open the hood.
2. Press the catches in the direction of the arrow to unlock the fuse box cover
3. Remove the cover upward.

Fitting the cover

1. Place the cover onto the fuse box.
2. Push the cover downwards until it audibly clicks into place on both sides.

Overview of Fuses in the Engine Compartment

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ and Introduction.
The overview shows the fuse positions of the electrical equipment relevant to the driver. The first column of the overview contains the fuse location; the other columns indicate the rated current, the fuse version, and the protected electrical equipment.
Depending on the country and equipment of the vehicle, there may be deviations from the fuse numbers and slots listed in the overview. If necessary, ask for the exact fuse assignment from suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Fuse assignment

Fuse locations in the engine compartment.
Fuse location

F6	7.5 Amp, ATO®, brake light sensor.
F15	15 Amp, ATO®, horn.
F19	30 Amp, ATO®, windshield wipers

Fuses in the instrument panel
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ and Introduction.

On the driver side in the instrument panel: fuse box cover (general example).
Depending on the vehicle equipment, plastic pliers for pulling out fuses can be found on the inside of the cover.

Opening the fuse box in the instrument panel

1. Pull the cover to the side in the direction of the arrow and remove it

Closing the fuse box in the instrument panel

1. Push the cover into the instrument panel mounts in the opposite direction to the arrow until it audibly clicks into place

Overview of the Fuses in the Instrument Panel

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ and Introduction.
The overview shows the fuse positions of the electrical equipment relevant to the driver. The first column of the overview contains the fuse location; the other columns indicate the rated current, the fuse version, and the protected electrical equipment.
Depending on the country and equipment of the vehicle, there may be deviations from the fuse numbers and slots listed in the overview. If necessary, ask for the exact fuse assignment from suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Fuse assignment

Fuse assignment in the instrument panel.
Fuse locations

F4	7.5 Amp, MINI®, anti-theft alarm system
F6	10 Amp, ATO®, automatic transmission selector mechanism.
F7	10 Amp, MINI®, climate control bar, rear window defroster relay.
F8	7.5 Amp, MINI®, dipped beam light switch, rain/light sensor, electronic parking brake.
F10	7.5 Amp, MINI®, Display, Infotainment system control panel.
F11	40 Amp, ATO®, exterior lighting on the left side.
F12	20 Amp, ATO®, Infotainment system.
F14	40 Amp, ATO®, blower regulator.
F16	7.5 Amp, MINI®, telephone.
F23	20 Amp, JCASE®, power sunroof.
F24	40 Amp, ATO®, exterior lighting on the right side.
F26	30 Amp, ATO®, seat heating.
F27	30 Amp, ATO®, interior lighting.
F40	20 Amp, ATO®, cigarette lighter, sockets. Note the installation position, and factory standard fuse location as shown in the illustration.
F42	40 Amp, ATO®, central locking system.
F47	15 Amp, ATO®, rear window wiper.
F53	30 Amp, ATO®, rear window defroster.

Power windows and seats can be protected by circuit breakers or control modules, which switch back on automatically several seconds after correcting the overload, for example when door windows are frozen shut.

Replacing blown fuses
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ and Introduction.

Preparations

1. Switch off the ignition, lights, and all electrical equipment.

Detecting blown fuses

Blown fuse (general example).

• A blown flat connector fuse (ATO ®, MINI®) has metal strips that have burned through, which you can see through the transparent housing from above and from the side
• A blown block fuse (JCASE ) is recognizable by the melted metal strip seen through the transparent housing from above

Fuse versions

• Standard flat connector fuse (ATO ®).
• Small flat connector fuse (MINI®).
• Block fuse (JCASE®).

Fuse color codes
Fuses (ATO® – MINI®).

Color	Current rating
Black	1 A
Purple	3 A
Orange	5 A
Brown	7.5 A
Red	10 A
Blue	15 A
Yellow	20 A
White or clear	25 A
Green	30 A
Light green	40 A

Fuses (JCASE®)

Color	Current rating
Blue	20 A
Pink	30 A
Green	40 A
Red	50 A
Yellow	60 A

Replacing fuses

Plastic pliers for removing or inserting a fuse (general example).

1. Remove plastic tongs from either the fuse box or the cover of the fuse box
2. Depending on the design of the fuse, slide the appropriately sized clamp on the plastic pliers onto the fuse from above or from the side.
3. Remove the fuse.
4. If a fuse is blown, replace it with a fuse with the same rating (same color and same label) and the same size ⇒.
5. After inserting the new fuse, place the plastic pliers back in the cover, if necessary.
6. Reinstall the cover or close the fuse box cover.

NOTICE
If a fuse is replaced by a fuse with a higher current rating, this could damage the electrical system in another location.

• Never replace a fuse with a fuse that has a higher current rating.

 

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