Volkswagen Golf VII Mk7 (5G, 2012-2018) uses three fuse locations: SC inside the cabin, SB under the bonnet and the SA high-current battery block. The original diagrams give specific ratings for an early 2012 configuration. These assignments are not automatically valid on later 2017-2018 facelift, GTI, R, TDI or market-specific cars.
The complete 107 entries in four tables and all original diagrams are reproduced. The source mistakenly labels the 35th dashboard position as SC15, duplicating the existing SC15. The table identifies it as SC35, with this issue explained, and does not invent an additional fuse.
Where are the Golf VII fuse boxes?
Cabin SC: behind the lower driver’s dashboard storage panel, opened by releasing the side clips. Engine SB: in a covered box to the left beside the battery. Battery SA: high-current power distribution at the battery/E-box. Switch off ignition and check the fitted layout before touching any fuse.
| Pozycja | Amperaż [A] | Chroniony obwód / funkcja |
|---|---|---|
| SC | – | Cabin fuse holder C, SC positions |
| SB | – | Engine fuse holder B, SB positions |
| SA | – | High-current fuse holder A, SA positions |
Golf VII 2012 cabin fuse panel SC1-SC53
Cigarette lighter / 12 V outlets: SC40 (20 A). Radio and infotainment: SC12 (20 A). USB charging converter: SC16 (7.5 A), shared with mobile communications. Climate blower: SC14 (30 A). Rear wiper: SC47 (15 A). Driver-assistance radar/camera: SC32 (7.5 A), if fitted.
Source numbering note: the 35th entry reads “SC15” in the Polish source. Since position 15 is already listed, it is shown as SC35 (10 A), the sequential slot used for diagnostics and headlamp adjustments; compare the original manufacturer’s legend before replacing.
| Pozycja | Amperaż [A] | Chroniony obwód / funkcja |
|---|---|---|
| SC1 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SC2 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SC3 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SC4 | 10 | Body control J519 and anti-theft alarm |
| SC5 | 5 | Diagnostic data bus gateway J533 |
| SC6 | 5 | Anti-theft sensor G578 |
| SC7 | 10 | Heater/climate EX21/J65/J255/J301, gear selector E313, parking heater receiver R149, rear window heater relay J9 |
| SC8 | 10 | Light switch EX1, electric parking-brake E538, humidity/rain/light G823 and diagnostic port U31 |
| SC9 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SC10 | 10 | Information display J685 |
| SC11 | 15 | All-wheel-drive control J492 |
| SC12 | 20 | Infotainment electronic control J794 |
| SC13 | 15 | Adaptive damping unit J250 |
| SC14 | 30 | Fresh-air blower controller J126 |
| SC15 | 10 | Electronic steering column lock J764 |
| SC16 | 7.5 | Mobile-phone amplifier J984, antenna amplifier R112 and USB charger converter A5 |
| SC17 | 5 | Instrument cluster J285/KX2 |
| SC18 | 7.5 | Rear camera R189 and boot release E165 |
| SC19 | 7.5 | KESSY keyless access/start interface J965 |
| SC20 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SC21 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SC22 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SC23 | 40 | Body control J519 and right headlamp MX2 |
| SC24 | 30 | Sliding roof J245 |
| SC25 | 30 | Door controllers J386/J387 and rear window motors V26/V27, LHD/RHD variant |
| SC26 | 20 | Body controller J519 and heated front seats |
| SC27 | 30 | Digital audio amplifier J525 |
| SC28 | 20 | Trailer connection unit J345 |
| SC29 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SC30 | 25 | Left seat-belt pretensioner controller J854 |
| SC31 | 40 | Body controller J519 and left headlamp MX1 |
| SC32 | 7.5 | Front camera R242, distance control J428, parking sensors J446 and Park Assist J791 |
| SC33 | 5 | Airbag controller J234 |
| SC34 | 7.5 | Light switch EX1, mirror EX5, tyre-pressure E492, power socket relay J807, reversing switch F4, climate pressure G805, air quality G238 and parking brake E538 |
| SC35 | 10 | Diagnostic connection U31, beam adjustment EX14, dimming mirror Y7, AFS controller J745 and beam motors V48/V49. Source misprints SC15 here: sequence identifies SC35 |
| SC36 | 10 | Right daytime running and parking lamp controller J861 |
| SC37 | 10 | Left daytime running and parking lamp controller J860 |
| SC38 | 20 | Trailer control unit J345 |
| SC39 | 30 | Door controllers J387/J386 and rear window motors V27/V26, LHD/RHD variant |
| SC40 | 20 | Cigarette lighter U1 and 12 V outlets U5/U18/U19 |
| SC41 | 10 | Steering column electronics J527 |
| SC42 | 40 | Body control J519 and central locking |
| SC43 | 30 | Body control J519 |
| SC44 | 15 | Trailer control J345 |
| SC45 | 15 | Seat lumbar adjustment switches E176/E177 and seat adjustment units E470/E471 |
| SC46 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SC47 | 15 | Rear windscreen wiper motor V12 |
| SC48 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SC49 | 5 | Clutch-pedal position G162 and starter relays J906/J907 |
| SC50 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SC51 | 25 | Right seat-belt pretensioner control J855 |
| SC52 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SC53 | – | Unoccupied position |
Golf VII engine bay panel SB
ABS module: SB1 and SB2 (40 A each). Front windscreen wipers: SB19 (30 A). Starter: SB23 (30 A). Horn: SB15 (15 A). Fuel pump module: SB10 (15 A petrol, 20 A diesel). Engine ECU and auxiliary heater ratings differ across engine variants; all original variant rows remain in the table.
| Pozycja | Amperaż [A] | Chroniony obwód / funkcja |
|---|---|---|
| SB1 | 40 | ABS/ESC module J104 |
| SB2 | 40 | ABS module and hydraulic pump J104/V64 |
| SB3 | 15 (benzyna) | Engine ECM J623, petrol variant |
| SB3 | 30 (diesel) | Engine ECM J623, diesel variant |
| SB4 | 5 (diesel) | Oil level sensor G266, radiator fan J293, EVAP N80, camshaft timing N205/N318/N583/N587/N591/N595, oil pressure N428, heater relays J360/J359, EGR cooler N345, turbo N75 and ethanol G708; diesel variant |
| SB4 | 10 (benzyna) | Oil sensor, fan, EVAP, camshaft, oil-pressure and engine valves as previous SB4 row; petrol variant |
| SB5 | 10 (diesel) | Fuel pressure regulator N276 and fuel metering valve N290, diesel |
| SB6 | 5 | Brake pedal/stop light switch F |
| SB7 | 7.5 (benzyna) | Fuel pressure N276, charge-air cooling pump V188, oil pressure N428, coolant valve N492 and heater pump V488, petrol |
| SB7 | 10 (diesel) | Fuel-pressure and coolant-pump circuits as previous SB7 row; diesel |
| SB8 | 10 (benzyna) | Lambda sensors Z19/GX10/Z29/GX7 and MAF G70, petrol |
| SB9 | 5 (diesel) | Ignition coils N70/N127/N291/N292 or glow controller J179 / fuel heater N51, diesel rating |
| SB9 | 20 (benzyna) | Ignition coils N70/N127/N291/N292 or glow controller J179 / fuel heater N51, petrol rating |
| SB10 | 15 (benzyna) | Fuel pump module J538, petrol |
| SB10 | 20 (diesel) | Fuel pump module J538, diesel |
| SB11 | 40 | Auxiliary electric air heater Z35 |
| SB11 | 40 | Auxiliary electric air heater Z35, source repeats same entry |
| SB12 | 40 | Auxiliary electric air heater Z35, second heater feed |
| SB13 | 30 | DSG mechatronics J743 |
| SB14 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SB15 | 15 | Horn relay J413 |
| SB16 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SB17 | 7.5 | ECM supply relay J271, terminal 30 relay J317, ECM J623 and ABS module J104 |
| SB18 | 5 | Battery monitor J367 and data bus gateway J533 |
| SB19 | 30 | Front windscreen wiper controller J400 |
| SB20 | 20 | Anti-theft alarm horn H8 |
| SB21 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SB22 | 5 | ECM J623 starter terminal 50 |
| SB23 | 30 | Starter motor B, terminal 50 |
| SB24 | 40 | Electric auxiliary heating Z35 |
| SB25 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SB26 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SB27 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SB28 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SB29 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SB30 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SB31 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SB32 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SB33 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SB34 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SB35 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SB36 | – | Unoccupied position |
| SB37 | 20 | Parking heater control J364 |
| SB38 | – | Unoccupied position |
Golf VII battery main fuses SA
SA1: 100 A cabin supply. SA2: 100, 200 or 250 A according to alternator power – these are alternate ratings for one position, not three different SA2 fuses. SA3: 80 A electric steering. SA4: 80 A fuse box supply. SA5: 80 A engine cooling fan. High-current servicing requires specialist care.
| Pozycja | Amperaż [A] | Chroniony obwód / funkcja |
|---|---|---|
| SA1 (J) | 100 | Main cabin SC fuse feeds, terminal 15 switches and electric seats |
| SA2 (G1) | 100 (alternator 90 A) | Alternator 90 A version: 100 A fuse |
| SA2 (G1) | 200 (alternator 140 A) | Alternator 140 A version: 200 A fuse |
| SA2 (G1) | 250 (alternator 180 A) | Alternator 180 A version: 250 A fuse |
| SA3 (E1) | 80 | Electric power steering J500 |
| SA4 (K1) | 80 | Feed for cabin SC15-SC20, SC23-SC28 and engine SB43-SB45 |
| SA5 (L1) | 80 | Engine cooling fan VX57 |
Golf VII fuse box – practical checks and FAQ
Where is the cigarette lighter fuse?
SC40 (20 A) in the documented early layout. Check the fuse cover on newer cars.
Which fuse feeds the front wipers?
SB19 (30 A).
Where is the rear window wiper fuse?
SC47 (15 A).
Why does the early Golf Mk7 chart mention SC15 twice?
One table transcription has a duplicated label at row 35. This English table identifies the later row as SC35 and explicitly notes the correction.
Are these ratings valid for a 2018 Golf R?
Not necessarily. The source is an early-production diagram and later model-specific electrical versions can differ.
For the previous generation, see Volkswagen Golf V (2003-2009). For separate MQB A0 vehicles compare Polo VI and T-Cross; their fuse numbers must not be interchanged.
Use only the exact manufacturer-specified amperage and fuse type. Never increase the rating to hide a recurring fault.