Volkswagen Polo was produced in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 as Mk5. In 2016, the car was restyled, the updated model was also produced in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and up to the present time as Mk6. In some countries, it is known as Volkswagen Polo Vento or Volkswagen Polo Sedan.In this article, we will show the fuse and relay designations of the Volkswagen Polo Mk5 Mk6 with fuse boxes, diagrams and photos of them, as well as the locations where they are located.Let’s highlight the fuse responsible for the cigarette lighter.

Passenger lounge
Fuse block
It is located under the steering column, behind a protective cover.

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Protected components
| 1 | 5A Control unit in the instrument panel, ABS control unit, mobile phone control electronics control unit | |
| 2 | 10/15A Steering wheel switches, washer pump, rear wiper motor | |
| 3 | 5 7.5 A Fuel pump relay, engine control unit | |
| 4 | 7.5A Steering column switches (2A) Combination switch | |
| 5 | Reserve | |
| 6 | 5A Instrument cluster control unit | |
| 7 | 5 15A Headlight leveling control, license plate lighting | |
| 8 | 10A injectors or reserve | |
| 9 | 5 ABS control unit 7.5 A, ASR ESP switch, data bus diagnostic interface | |
| 10 | 5 7.5A Standard device, vehicle speed sensor, automatic transmission selector, powertrain control unit, ignition switch | |
| 11 | 5A Headlight range adjuster, gear motors in headlight units, cruise control system switch | |
| 12 | 5A Exterior mirror adjustment switch | |
| 13 | 15A Automatic transmission control unit, automatic transmission multifunction switch, automatic transmission selector | |
| 14 | 5 / 10A Airbag control unit (SRS) | |
| 15 | 5A Hydrojet windshield heating | |
| 16 | Parking sensor control unit 5/10A | |
| 17 | 10 15A Warming up lambda probes and fuel vapor recovery system coil | |
| 18 | 5 7.5A Control unit in the instrument panel, fog light in the left rear light | |
| 19 | 5 7.5 A side light relay, main audio unit, electrical control unit, ignition and starter switch | |
| 20 | 5 10A Control unit in the instrument panel, switches on the steering column, voltage supply relay on terminal 30, heat relay | |
| 21 | 10 15A Powertrain control unit, directional lighting lamps, interior lighting with delayed shutdown, trunk lighting | |
| 22 | 5 10A Diagnostic connection, air conditioning control unit, climate control control unit, ignition key lock solenoid | |
| 23 | 7.5 10A Electrical control unit, engine control unit, automatic transmission control unit, automatic transmission switch (manual mode) 5A Selector lever Rain sensor | |
| 24 | 5A Powertrain control unit, heated exterior mirrors | |
| 25 | 5 Refrigerant pressure sensor 7.5 A, air conditioning compressor relay, cooling fan control unit, air conditioning control unit, diagnostic socket, heating and ventilation control unit, diagnostic socket | |
| 26 | 7.5A Air mass sensor 10A Power steering control unit | |
| 27 | 5 15A Reverse light switch in the right rear light | |
| 28 | Lambda probe 10A | |
| 29 | Ignition coils 20A | |
| 30 | 15A Canister Solenoid Valve, Coolant Pump, EGR Cooler Switch Valve | |
| 31 | Injector cylinder 10A | |
| 32 | 10A Fuel pump, 30A Engine control unit | |
| 33 | 5A Clutch pedal position sensor, brake light switch 10A Radiator fan control unit | |
| 34 | 7.5A Right block – headlight (high beam) 15A Control unit in the instrument panel 20A High beam | |
| 35 | 15/20A Engine management system | |
| 36 | 10 / 15A Fuel pump or injectors 20A Fuel supply relay to the pressure line 7.5A Right high beam lamp | |
| 37 | 25A Driver’s seat heating control, front passenger’s seat heating control, front seat heating control unit | |
| 38 | 7.5A Left block – headlight (high beam), instrument cluster control unit 30A Automatic transmission control unit | |
| 39 | 10 / 15A Right headlight (low beam) | |
| 40 | 30A Heater fan switch, heater fan control unit | |
| 41 | 15A rear wiper motor | |
| 42 | 15/20A Cigarette Lighter Fuse | |
| 43 | 15 20A Control unit for electrical accessories, turn signals, brake lights | |
| 44 | 15A Ultrasonic Security Alarm Sensor, Security Alarm Siren | |
| 45 | 15 30A Navigation control unit, audio head unit, multimedia control unit | |
| 46 | 20 Headlight washers 30A Powertrain control unit (beep) | |
| 47 | 20 30A Electrical control unit (wiper motor) | |
| 48 | 25A 30A Central locking, Tailgate lock actuator, Electric fuel filler flap actuator | |
| 49 | 5 15A Reverse lamp Fuel pump relay | |
| 50 | 25/30A Driver’s door control unit | |
| 51 | 25 / 30A Front passenger door control unit | |
| 52 | 30A Rear left door control unit, rear right door control unit | |
| 53 | 30A Heated rear window | |
| 54 | 15A Fog lights | |
| 55 | Ignition coils 15A | |
| 56 | 40A Windshield heating relay | |
| 57 | 5 7.5 A parking light bulbs in the left headlight and left taillight | |
| 58 | 5 7.5 A parking light bulbs in the right headlight and right taillight | |
| 59 | 10 / 15A Left block – headlight (low beam) | |
| 60 | 15A DRL / Audio |
Fuse number 42, 15 or 20A, is responsible for the cigarette lighter.
Example of a table with notation
LHD

RHD

Relay box
Most of the car’s electrical circuits are protected by fuses. Powerful current consumers are connected via relays. The main relay unit is located under the dashboard on the left (driver’s side).

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Transcript
- R1 – reserve;
- R2 – windshield heating relay (depending on the configuration);
- R3 – starter lockout relay;
- R4 – fuel supply relay to the pressure line;
- R5 – power relay;
- R6 – reserve;
- R7 – front parking light relay;
- R8 – fuel pump relay;
- R9 – air conditioner relay;
- R10 – relay contact “X”;
- R11 – R15 – reserve.
Engine compartment
The fuse block is located on a plastic holder above the battery in the engine compartment.
Scheme

Appointment
| 1 | ABS control unit 25A |
| 2 | 30A Cooling fan motor control unit, cooling fan motor |
| 3 | 5A Cooling fan motor control unit |
| 4 | ABS control unit 10A |
| 5 | 5A power supply control unit |
| 6 | Reserve |
| SA1 | Generator 150 / 175A |
| SA2 | Reserve |
| SA3 | 110A Ignition switch, light switch, steering column switches, ignition switch contact relief relay, fuel pump relay, fuel supply relay when driver’s door is opened, low beam relay, fuse circuits 4, 20, 56, side light relay, terminal 30 power relay |
| SA4 | 50A power steering control unit |
| SA5 | ABS control unit 40A |
| SA6 | 40A Cooling fan control unit |
| SA7 | Reserve |