1999 Era Volkswagen Jetta Fuse Map

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Below you'll find the fuse map and locations for the fuse box on a 1999 Volkswagen Jetta. Similar models will have similar fuses. The information is also contained in your owner's manual, or if you don't have one, you can use a proper service manual for reference. While you're staring at your computer, you can use this site as your guide! 

When you're replacing fuses, it's important to know which fuse goes to which circuit. It's not that you're going to truly damage anything by pulling out the wrong fuse, but believe me when I tell you that it can be a little frustrating to accidentally reset all of your radio station favorites when you were trying to replace the fuse to your car's auxiliary power socket or cigarette lighter. This is when it can be really handy to have a fuse map in front of you. 

For reference, below you'll find all of the information you need, including the location of each fuse, what circuit it protects, and what size fuse should be in this location. 

Fuse Locations, Functions, and Sizes

Fuse # / Circuits / Fuse Size

  1. Washer nozzle heaters    10 A
  2. Turn signal lights    10 A
  3. Fog light relay / Fog Lights    5 A
  4. License Plate Light    5 A
  5. Comfort System (heat and air conditioning), cruise control, Climatronic, A/C, heated seat control modules    7.5 A
  6. Central locking system    5 A
  7. Back-up lights, speedometer vehicle speed sensor (VSS)    10 A
  8. Open (there is no fuse in this location)   
  9. Anti-lock brake system (ABS)    5 A
  10. Engine control module (ECM): gasoline engine    10 A
  11. Instrument cluster, shift lock solenoid    5 A
  12. Data Link Connector (DLC) power supply    7.5 A
  13. Brake lights and tail lights    10 A
  14. Interior lights, central locking system    10 A
  15. Instrument cluster, transmission control module (TCM)    5 A
  16. A/C clutch, after-run coolant pump    10 A
  17. Open (there is no fuse in this location)  
  18. Headlight high beam, right    10 A
  19. Headlight high beam, left    10 A
  20. Headlight low beam, right    15 A
  21. Headlight low beam, left    15 A
  22. Parking lights right, side marker right    5 A
  23. Parking lights left, side marker left    5 A
  24. Windshield and rear window washer pump, windshield wiper motor    20 A
  25. Fresh air blower for the Climatronic, A/C    25 A
  26. Rear window defogger    25 A
  27. Motor for rear windshield wiper    15 A
  28. Fuel pump (FP)    15 A
  29. Engine control module (ECM): gasoline engine    15 A
    Engine control module (ECM): diesel engine    10 A
  30. Power sunroof control module    20 A
  31. Transmission control module (TCM)    20 A
  32. Fuel Injectors (gasoline engine)    10 A
    Engine control module (ECM): diesel engine    15 A
  33. Headlight washer system    20 A
  34. Engine control elements    10 A
  35. Open (there is no fuse in this location)  
  36. Fog lights    15A
  37. Terminal (86S) on radio    10 A
  38. Central locking system (with power windows), luggage compartment light, remote/fuel tank door, motor to unlock rear lid    15 A
  39. Emergency flashers    15A
  40. Dual tone horn    20 A
  41. Cigarette lighter / Auxiliary power socket   10 A
  42. Radio    25 A
  43. Engine control elements    10 A
  44. Heated seats    15 A

Fuse Amp Ratings by Color

Use the information below to know what size fuse is what, in case you are unable to determine existing fuse sizes when replacing fuses in your fuse box. 

Fuse Colors and Corresponding Amp Ratings
3 A - Violet 5 A - Beige
7.5 A - Brown 10 A - Red
15 A - Blue 20 A - Yellow
25 A - White 30 A - Green

With all of this information, you should have no problem keeping your electrical system in good shape. Remember, always replace a fuse with the engine off and the key out of the ignition switch. Sometimes the surge of power that comes from installing a fuse into a hot circuit can cause sensitive electronics to freak out, erase themselves, get zapped, and any number of other really annoying and potentially expensive maladies.