2003 ELECTRICAL 

Fuses & Circuit Breakers - New Beetle & New Beetle Convertible 
IDENTIFICATION 

ENGINE CODE 

Engines are identified by a 3-letter code stamped on the engine. For engine code locations, see Fig. 1 -Fig. 3 .  Engine codes are also located on the vehicle data plate.  

 


NOTE:             Engine number for 1.8L turbo can be found on mating flange between engine 
and transmission. Additionally there is a sticker on cylinder head (valve) cover 

with engine code and serial number. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Fig. 1: Locating Engine Identification Code (1.8L -AWD Shown; AWV Similar) 


Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

 

NOTE:             Engine code for 1.9L TDI is located between diesel injection pump and exhaust 
manifold, on engine block. Additionally there is a sticker on the timing belt 
guard containing engine code and serial number. Engine code is also included 
on vehicle data plate. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Fig. 2: Locating Engine Identification Code (1.9L TDI - ALH)  Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

 

NOTE:             Engine code and serial number for 2.0L is located can be found on flange 
between engine/transmission. Additionally there is a sticker on the timing belt 

guard containing engine code and serial number. Engine code is also included 
on vehicle data plate. 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Fig. 3: Locating Engine Identification Code (2.0L - AVH/AZG & BDC) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

FUSES 

FUSE COLOR IDENTIFICATION 

FUSE COLOR/AMP RATING 

Fuse Color 

Amp Rating 

Beige 

5 

Blue 

15 

Brown 

7.5 

Green 

30 

Red 

10 

Violet 

3 

 

 

 

 

 




White 

25 

Yellow 

20 

 

FUSE (HOLDER) PANEL LOCATION 

Fuse (holder) panel is located behind trim panel on far left side of dashboard. See Fig. 4 .  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Fig. 4: Locating Fuse (Holder) Panel 

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Fig. 5: Identifying Fuse Panel Fuse Locations 
Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC. 

FUSE PANEL IDENTIFICATION 

Fuse Bracket/Battery Panel 

Fuse bracket/battery panel is located on battery cover. See Fig. 6. 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Fig. 6: Locating Fuse Bracket/Battery Panel 

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

FUSE IDENTIFICATION (FUSE BRACKET/BATTERY PANEL) 

Fuse No. 

Amp 

Rating 

 

S162 

Engine Codes AVH/AZG 

50 

Secondary Air Injection Pump Relay 

Engine Code AWV 

50 

Fuse 51 (20 A), Secondary Air Injection 
Pump Relay 

Engine Code ALH 

50 

Preheating Coolant (Low & High Heat 
Output) Relay 

S163 

Engine Codes AVH/AZG, 

AWV & BDC 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 

Coolant Fan Control Module

AWV 

30 

Third Speed Coolant Fan Control Relay

BDC 

40 

Secondary Air Injection Pump Relay 

S176 

110 

Load Reduction Relay

S177 

All Engine Codes 

110 

Generator 

BDC 

150 

Generator 

S178 

30 

ABS Control Module 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 




S179 

30 

ABS Control Module 

S180 

30 

Coolant Fan Control Thermal Switch 

 

Fuse (Holder) Panel 

For fuse position number, amp rating and description of circuits protected, see FUSE IDENTIFICATION  (FUSE HOLDER PANEL) table.  

 

NOTE:             Fuses 23 through 44 may be designated in wiring diagrams with a prefix of 2. 
For example, fuse No. 29 may be labeled as 229. Fuse No. 43 may be labeled as 

243. 

FUSE IDENTIFICATION (FUSE HOLDER PANEL) 

 

 


Circuit Protected 

1 

10 

Glove Compartment Light Switch, Glove Compartment
Light, Washer Nozzle Heater (Left & Right), Heated Mirror 
Relay 

2 

10 

Turn Signal Relay 

3 

5 

Instrument Panel Light Dimmer Switch 

4 

5 

Dual Horns, License Plate Light 

5 

7.5 

Clutch Vacuum Vent Valve Switch, Power Mirror Switch, 
Driver's Heated Seat Adjust Control Switch, Automatic 
Day/Night Interior Mirror, Cruise Control Switch, A-C High 
Pressure Sensor, Fresh Air/Recirculation Air Switch, (1) 
Brake Vacuum Vent Switch, (2)Brake Pedal Switch 

6 

5 

Comfort System Central Control Module, Driver's Door 
Warning Indicator Light 

7 

10 

Back-Up Light Switch, Park Neutral Position Relay, Selector
Lever Position Warning Light, Speedometer Vehicle Speed
Sensor, (3) Multi-Function Transmission Range Switch

8 

N/A 

Vacant

9 

5 

ABS Control Module, Anti-Slip Control Switch, Steering
Angle Sensor 

10 

All Engine 
Codes 

 

 

 

10 

Diesel Direct Fuel Injection ECM 

11 

5 

Instrument Panel, Instrument Panel Control Indicator Unit,
Shift Lock Solenoid 

12 

7.5 

DLC (Terminal 16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

 

 




13 

10 

High Mount Brake Light, Left Brake/Tail Light, Brake Light 
Switch 

14 

10 

Comfort System Central Control Module 

15 

5 

Control Module W/Indicator, Transmission Control Module, 
ABS Warning Indicator Light

16 

10 

Coolant Fan Control Module

17 

N/A 

Vacant

18 

10 

Headlight High Beam Indicator 

19 

10 

Headlight (High Beam - Left) 

20 

15 

Headlight (High & Low Beam - Right)

21 

15 

Daytime Running Lights Change-Over Relay, Headlight
(Low Beam - Left) 

22 

5 

Control Module W/Indicator, Parking Light (Right), Front 
Side Marker Light (Right), Tail Light (Right), Brake Light 
(Right ) Turn Signal Light (Right Front)

23 

5 

Control Module W/Indicator, Tail Light (Left), Parking Light 
(Left), Front Side Marker Light (Left), Brake Light (Left),
Turn Signal (Left), Headlight Switch

24 

20 

Wiper/Washer Intermittent Relay & Switch 

25 

25 

Fresh Air Blower Switch, Fresh Air Blower Motor 

26 

20 

Rear Window Defogger Switch 

27 

N/A 

Vacant

28 

15 

Fuel Pump 

29 

All Engine 
Codes 

 

 

 

10 

Diesel Direct Fuel Injection ECM 

30 

20 

Power Sunroof Control Module 

31 

20 

Transmission Control Module, Multi-Function Transmission

Range Switch, Brake Booster Control Module 

32 

All Engine 
Codes 

 

 

 

15 

Diesel Direct Fuel Injection ECM, Modulating Piston 
Displacement Sensor, PCV Heating Element

33 

20 

Wiper/Washer Intermittent Relay

34 

Engine Codes 
AVH/AZG & 
BDC 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


 

 

 


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 




Engine Code  AWV 

10 

Turbocharger Recirculation Valve, Wastegate Bypass Valve, 
Camshaft Adjuster Valve 

 

10 

Wastegate Bypass Regulator Valve, EGR Vacuum Regulator 
Solenoid Valve, Intake Manifold Flap Change-Over Valve, 
Cold Start Injector, Glow Plug Triggering Control Module 

35 

30 

(4)Luggage Compartment 12V Outlet 

36 

15 

Fog Light Switch 

37 

10 

Comfort System Central Control Module, Instrument Cluster, 
Radio 

38 

15 

Remote Fuel Door Switch & Motor, Comfort System Central 
Control Module 

39 

15 

Turn Signal Relay, Side Door Control Module (Driver's & 
Passenger's) 

40 

20 

Dual Horn Relay 

41 

15 

Cigarette Lighter, Cigarette Lighter Light, 12V Socket, (5) 
Luggage Compartment 12V Outlet, Lighting Controller 
Illumination, Rear Window Defogger Switch Illumination 

42 

25 

Radio, Amplifier, Emergency Flasher 

43 

All Engine 
Codes 

 

 

 

10 

Brake Vacuum Vent Valve Solenoid, Brake Pedal Switch 

44 

15 

Heated Seat Control Module (Driver's & Passenger's) 

67 

30 

Convertible Top Control Module 

68 

30 

Convertible Top Hydraulic Pump Relay Circuit Breaker 

(1)On 1.8L (AWV) engines only. 

(2)On 2.0L (AVH/AZG and BDC) engines only. 
(3)On 2.0L Engine (BDC) only. 

(4)On Convertible only. 

(5)Except Convertible. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS FUSES 

Fuse No. 

Amp Rating 

Circuit Protected 

S51 (1)

20 

Brake System Vacuum Pump (Automatic Only) 

S329 (2)

30 

Rear Spoiler Motor 

 

 

(1)Located in left side of engine compartment, within protective housing. 


(2)Only equipped on 1.8L GL. 

 

RELAYS 

RELAY PANEL & THIRTEENFOLD AUXILIARY RELAY PANEL 

NOTE:             Relay panels are under driver's side of dash, behind trim panel. 

 

For ECM power, secondary air injection pump relays and relay for preheating coolant (high and low output) 
locations, see Fig. 7 , Fig. 8 or Fig. 9 . For relay positions, see Fig. 10 .  

Thirteenfold auxiliary relay panel is located above relay panel. For relay number, position number and circuits  protected, see RELAY IDENTIFICATION (RELAY PANEL) and RELAY IDENTIFICATION 
(THIRTEENFOLD AUXILIARY RELAY PANEL) table.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Fig. 7: Locating ECM Power Supply Relay 

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Fig. 8: Locating Secondary Air Injection Pump Relay  Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 9: Locating Relay For Preheating Coolant (High & Low Heat Output - 1.9L TDI ALH)  Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Fig. 10: Identifying Relay Panel Components 

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

RELAY IDENTIFICATION (RELAY PANEL) 

Position No. 

Relay No. 

Circuit Protected 

1 

J4 

Dual Horn 

2 

J59 

Load Reduction 

3 

N/A 

Not Used 

4 

J17 

Fuel Pump 

V 

J31 

Wiper/Washer Intermittent 

VI 

J31 

Wiper/Washer Intermittent 

 

 

 

RELAY IDENTIFICATION (THIRTEENFOLD AUXILIARY RELAY PANEL) 

Position No. 

Relay No. 

Circuit Protected 

1 

N/A 

Not Used

2 

N/A 

Not Used

3 

N/A 

Not Used

 

 



4 

J434 

Lock Relay For Starter (Clutch Pedal Switch) 

5 

N/A 

Not Used 

6 

N/A 

Not Used 

7 

J89 

Daytime Running Light Change-Over 

8 

J99 

(1)Heated Exterior Mirror 

9 

N/A 

Not Used 

10 

J52 

(2)Glow Plug 

J135 

(3)Third Speed Coolant Fan Control 

11 

J226 

Park/Neutral Position 

12 

J317 

(2)Power Supply (Terminal 30, B+) 

13 

N/A 

Not Used 

(1)On models equipped with manual windows. 

(2)Applies to vehicles equipped with 1.9L (ALH) only. 
(3)On 1.8L (AWV) only. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:             Fuse panel is located above thirteenfold auxiliary relay panel. For positions on 
thirteenfold auxiliary relay panel, see Fig. 10 . 

FUSE IDENTIFICATION (THIRTEENFOLD AUXILIARY RELAY PANEL) 

Position No. (1)

Fuse No. 

Amp Rating 

Circuit Protected 

B (2)

S283 

15 

Brake Vacuum Pump 

E 

S43 

30 

Power Window Circuit Breaker 

F 

S111 

15 

Alarm System & Anti-Theft 

G 

S144 

15 

Central Locking/Anti-Theft Warning System 

(1)Manufacturer does not specify position of fuse. Available position is "A", "C" and 

"D".

(2)On convertible models only.