Where are the fuses located in the Volkswagen Passat?
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The fuses in the Volkswagen Passat are located below the steering wheel on the left side and under the front hood near the battery. The Volkswagen Passat is a mid-size sedan. Taking the 2020 Volkswagen Passat as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4933mm, width 1836mm, height 1469mm, wheelbase 2871mm, fuel tank capacity 68.5l, and curb weight 1470kg. The 2020 Volkswagen Passat features a front MacPherson independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension. It is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 150PS, maximum power of 110kW, maximum torque of 250Nm, and is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The fuse box of the Volkswagen Passat is mainly located in the engine compartment and on the left side of the dashboard. The one in the engine bay is next to the battery, a black square plastic cover with a lightning bolt symbol. After opening it, you can see a row of small colored fuses, with different colors representing different amperages, responsible for high-power equipment like the air conditioning and fans. The interior location is just below the steering wheel. If you squat down and look at the plastic cover in front of your left leg, you can pry open the clips with your fingernails to reveal a row of fuses that control things like the radio and cigarette lighter. If you're driving an older model Passat, spare fuses are also hidden in the right-side lining of the trunk. Remember to disconnect the car key before working, and use needle-nose pliers to carefully replace the fuse—the metal wire of a blown fuse will be broken. The quickest way to find the location is to check the last chapter of the owner's manual, which has clear diagrams and labels.
The fuse box in my Passat has two locations: one near the battery under the front hood—lift the engine cover and you'll find a plastic box with clips on the left side of the battery, specifically housing fuses related to the engine; the other is inside the cabin, below the steering wheel where your knees would touch. Prying open the plastic cover reveals a labeled diagram indicating fuse positions for minor functions like power windows and the dashboard. There's also a spare slot on the right side of the trunk, though it's not standard. Replacing fuses yourself is straightforward—buy a set of color-coded mini fuses with matching specifications from Taobao, then simply unclip the box cover to pull and insert. Just avoid using incorrect amperage—the cigarette lighter fuse blew twice, and a blue 20-amp one worked fine each time. If you can't locate a fuse, press the voice button on the steering wheel and say 'Show fuse diagram,' and the dashboard screen will display a position map.
