Volkswagen Polo VI (AW, 2017-2020) uses three principal fuse arrangements: a passenger compartment panel, a smaller engine compartment fuse box and a high-current electrical distribution block beside the battery. The exact circuits vary with petrol 1.0 MPI, 1.0 TSI, 1.5 TSI, 2.0 TSI, diesel 1.6 TDI, natural-gas variants, DSG and equipment options.
This English reference preserves all 94 original table entries: 60 listed interior fuses (F1-F61 with F16 absent from the source listing), 28 engine-bay entries (F1-F29 with F16 absent), and six main battery distribution positions. Do not infer that a missing fuse number or blank position should contain a fuse. The illustrated electrical housing is a general reference; check the vehicle-specific lid and original manual.
Where are the Volkswagen Polo VI fuse boxes?
Passenger compartment: beneath the driver’s side dashboard behind a cover. Engine compartment: in the electrical box by the battery, under a clipped protective cover. Main battery fuses: a separate high-current block near the battery provides power to the alternator, steering and two smaller fuse-box supplies. Turn off the ignition before inspection; high-current work is intended for a specialist.
Volkswagen Polo VI interior fuses F1-F61
The interior panel controls lighting, infotainment, doors, alarm, climate control, optional trailer equipment and safety electronics. Cigarette lighter: F55 (20 A) in the documented configuration; USB charging socket: F51 (7.5 A); radio/infotainment: F19 (25 A) with optional USB, amplifier and communications feeds at other positions. Front and rear washer pump: F58 (7.5 A); rear windscreen wiper control is associated with F43 (15 A).
| Position | Rating | Protected circuit / function |
|---|---|---|
| F1 | 20 A | Trailer electrical control module |
| F2 | – | Unused |
| F3 | 30 A | Audio amplifier |
| F4 | – | Unused |
| F5 | 30 A | Sliding sunroof control module |
| F6 | 40 A | Onboard supply control unit / Body Control Module |
| F7 | – | Unused |
| F8 | 30 A | Fresh-air blower controller |
| F9 | – | Unused |
| F10 | 20 A | Trailer electrical control module |
| F11 | 7.5 A | CNG natural-gas shut-off valve relay |
| F12 | 7.5 A / 15 A | Front left seat-belt circuit in LHD; front right in RHD |
| F13 | 7.5 A | Rain/light sensor, diagnostic connector, rotary light switch and steering column electronics |
| F14 | 10 A | Steering column electronics |
| F15 | 7.5 A | Instrument cluster and emergency call / communication control unit |
| F17 | 30 A | Right rear door controller, driver door controller on RHD or passenger front door controller on LHD |
| F18 | 30 A | Onboard supply control unit |
| F19 | 25 A | Infotainment electronic controller 1 |
| F20 | 30 A | Onboard supply control unit |
| F21 | 30 A | Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue) heater control module |
| F22 | – | Unused |
| F23 | 7.5 A | Tailgate release handle and its release button |
| F24 | 5 A | Chip-card reader module, phone interface, USB hub, signal stabiliser, TV tuner, CD player and front information display controller |
| F25 | 7.5 A | Steering column electronics |
| F26 | 7.5 A | CAN data bus diagnostic gateway |
| F27 | 7.5 A | Electronically controlled damping system module |
| F28 | 7.5 A | Anti-theft alarm sensor |
| F29 | 7.5 A | Anti-theft alarm horn |
| F30 | 7.5 A / 15 A | Front left seat-belt on RHD or front right seat-belt on LHD |
| F31 | 7.5 A / 15 A | Heating and air-conditioning controls |
| F32 | 7.5 A | Steering column electronics and ignition/starter switch |
| F33 | 30 A | Driver door module on LHD, passenger front door module on RHD, and left rear door controller |
| F34 | – | Unused |
| F35 | 40 A | Onboard supply control unit |
| F36 | 20 A | Onboard supply control unit |
| F37 | 30 A | Seat heating controller |
| F38 | 30 A | Onboard supply control unit |
| F39 | 10 A / 7.5 A | Adaptive cruise control, parking assistance, Blind Spot Monitor 1/2 and driver-assistance front camera |
| F40 | 7.5 A | Diagnostic socket, headlamp switch, steering column electronics, halogen headlights, headlamp levelling, central console switches, reversing lamp switch and automatic-dimming interior mirror |
| F41 | 7.5 A | Exterior mirror adjustment |
| F42 | 7.5 A | Starter relays 1/2, clutch position sensor on manual cars, refrigerant pressure sensor, sound actuator on 2.0 petrol and CNG shut-off relay |
| F43 | 15 A | Windscreen washer pump relay, rear wiper motor and heated left/right washer jets |
| F44 | 7.5 A | Airbag controller and passenger-airbag disabled warning light |
| F45 | 7.5 A | Left LED headlamp |
| F46 | 7.5 A | Right LED headlamp |
| F47 | – | Unused |
| F48 | 7.5 A | Electronic steering column lock and keyless entry/start interface |
| F49 | 7.5 A | AdBlue dosing system relay |
| F50 | – | Unused |
| F51 | 7.5 A | USB charging socket 1 |
| F52 | – | Unused |
| F53 | 7.5 A | Ignition key removal interlock solenoid and gearbox selector lever |
| F54 | – | Unused |
| F55 | 20 A | Cigarette lighter |
| F56 | 30 A | Heating and climate-control system controller |
| F57 | – | Unused |
| F58 | 7.5 A | Front and rear windscreen washer pump |
| F59 | 10 A | Onboard supply control unit |
| F60 | 30 A | Trailer electrical module |
| F61 | 30 A | Trailer electrical module |
Headlamp options (halogen or LED), driver or passenger door position (LHD/RHD), Adaptive Cruise Control, optional trailer equipment and CNG natural-gas valves all influence individual position assignments. F12 and F30 have alternative amperage ratings for the left or right front seat-belt circuits; match the vehicle’s steering-wheel position and fitted equipment.
Volkswagen Polo VI engine compartment fuses F1-F29
The engine panel contains engine ECU, emissions equipment, fuel pump power, brake light switch, starter, DSG mechatronic power and ABS supplies. The tables preserve alternatives for 1.6 TDI, 2.0 TSI and petrol/CNG variants rather than assigning every circuit to every engine.
| Position | Rating | Protected circuit / function |
|---|---|---|
| F1 | 10 A / 15 A / 30 A | Engine Control Module (ECM), engine-specific rating |
| F2 | 7.5 A / 10 A | Low-pressure fuel sensor, EVAP purge valve and intake/exhaust camshaft adjusters (2.0 petrol); charge-air pump (1.6 petrol), fuel-pressure/oil-pressure valves, cylinder-head coolant valve, high-temperature coolant pump (1.6 TDI) or auxiliary heating pump (2.0 TSI) |
| F3 | 15 A | Upstream and downstream oxygen (lambda) sensors; NOx sensor controllers 1 and 2 on 1.6-litre diesel |
| F4 | 15 A | Fuel pump controller on forced-induction petrol; fuel pump relay on naturally aspirated petrol; engine component supply relay |
| F5 | 7.5 A / 10 A / 15 A | Cooling fan on forced-induction petrol; EVAP purge, camshaft adjusters, turbo recirculation, intake-manifold flap, oil pressure, piston cooling, oil level/temperature, natural-gas high-pressure valve and charge-pressure solenoid as fitted |
| F6 | 20 A / 7.5 A | Ignition coils 1-3; glow-plug duration controller or crankcase breather heater on 1.6 TDI |
| F7 | 15 A / 10 A | Brake vacuum pump, coolant cut-off valve and gearbox coolant valve, on equipped 2.0 petrol |
| F8 | 10 A | Fuel pump relay and petrol injectors 1-3; CNG injection valves, injectors 2 and exhaust cam actuators A/B on 2.0 petrol |
| F9 | 7.5 A | Brake light switch |
| F10 | 7.5 A | Battery monitoring module, onboard supply module and CAN gateway |
| F11 | 30 A | Auxiliary hydraulic transmission oil pump 1 |
| F12 | 10 A | Magnetic clutch relay |
| F13 | – | Unused |
| F14 | 7.5 A | Engine Control Module, ABS control module and main relay |
| F15 | 30 A / 15 A | Dual-clutch gearbox mechatronics module (DSG) |
| F17 | 7.5 A | Engine Control Module |
| F18 | 30 A | Starter motor |
| F19 | – | Unused |
| F20 | 40 A / 60 A | ABS module high-current supply |
| F21 | 25 A | ABS control module additional supply |
| F22 | – | Unused |
| F23 | – | Unused |
| F24 | 30 A | Cooling fan thermal switch |
| F25 | 20 A / 40 A | Cooling fan on naturally aspirated petrol or supplementary air heater on 1.6 TDI |
| F26 | 50 A | Cooling fan on forced-induction petrol |
| F27 | 30 A / 40 A | Cooling fan on naturally aspirated petrol or additional air heater on 1.6 TDI |
| F28 | 40 A | Additional electric air-heater element for 1.6 TDI |
| F29 | – | Unused |
Starter motor: engine F18 (30 A). ABS electronics: engine F20 (40 or 60 A) plus F21 (25 A) depending on variant. ECM: engine F1 (10, 15 or 30 A) and other smaller ECU feeds. Dual-clutch gearbox: engine F15 (15 or 30 A). Do not install the largest listed rating in a car originally fitted with a smaller fuse.
Volkswagen Polo VI high-current battery fuses
The battery-top power distribution block has six labelled positions and is not part of the smaller F1-F29 engine module. The documented layout lists alternator position 1 (350 A), engine fuse box feed 3 (150 A), dashboard feeds 4 (80 A) and 5 (125 A), and electric steering feed 6 (80 A). Position 2 is designated unused despite an 80 A value appearing in the archived table; that printed current is not an instruction to populate an empty slot.
| Position | Rating | Protected circuit / function |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 350 A | Alternator charging circuit |
| 2 | 80 A | Unused distribution slot, with an 80 A rating shown in the source |
| 3 | 150 A | Main engine-compartment fuse box power feed |
| 4 | 80 A | Dashboard fuse box secondary supply |
| 5 | 125 A | Dashboard fuse box primary supply |
| 6 | 80 A | Electric power steering main supply |
Polo VI: 12 V outlet, wipers, radio, engine and brake faults
For a dead lighter, disconnect chargers, inspect the socket and check cabin F55 (20 A). The USB charger has a different circuit, cabin F51 (7.5 A). If the rear wiper or washer stops, inspect F43 (15 A) and F58 (7.5 A), respectively, plus the wiring and motor.
For a multimedia failure check cabin F19 (25 A), together with optional amplifier F3 (30 A) and USB F51 (7.5 A) as equipped. Starting faults may involve engine F18 (30 A) but also the battery, starter control, clutch switch and engine ECU power; do not treat a good fuse as proof the starter works. ABS power at engine F20/F21 is configuration-dependent.
For related MQB A0 cars with different fuse assignments, see the Volkswagen T-Cross (2019-2023) and SEAT Ibiza V (2018). For related but different fuse arrangements, compare the Škoda Scala (2019-2020) or Škoda Citigo (2012). The similar-looking Volkswagen platform does not establish identical fuse numbering.
Volkswagen Polo VI 2017-2020 fuse box FAQ
Where is the cigarette lighter fuse?
Interior position F55, rated 20 A in the referenced layout.
Which fuse protects the USB charger?
Interior F51 (7.5 A) for USB charging socket 1.
Where are the main power fuses?
In a separate high-current distribution block by the engine-bay battery, positions 1-6.
Does F16 exist in the fuse table?
The original source lists 60 cabin entries labelled F1-F61 and 28 engine entries labelled F1-F29, omitting F16 in both lists. Do not renumber the remaining fuses to close this gap.
Can all engines use the same ampere ratings?
No. The 1.6 TDI, petrol and DSG variants have different ECU, cooling fan and heater supply ratings. Confirm the rating for the actual car.
Use only the fuse type and ampere rating specified by the vehicle manufacturer. Replace repeated blown fuses only after diagnosing the protected circuit; do not bridge high-current battery protection.