VW 1986-1988 Golf and GTI models, and 1989 Golf and GTI models produced in the U.S – fuse box
Relays panel
Volkswagen 1986-1988 Golf and GTI models, and 1989 Golf and GTI models produced in the U.S – relay box
| Relays |
Golf, Golf GL |
Golf diesel |
Golf GT, GTI |
| 1 |
Intermittent wiper |
Intermittent wiper |
Intermittent wiper |
| 2 |
Upshift indicator (1986-1987) |
Upshift indicator (1986-1987) |
Upshift indicator (1986-1987) |
| Open (1988, 1989) |
Open (1988, 1989) |
Open (1988, 1989) |
| 3 |
Low speed radiator cooling fan (with A/C) |
Low speed radiator cooling fan (with A/C) |
Low speed radiator cooling fan (with A/C) |
| 4 |
Horns |
Low coolant level |
Horns, or Open |
| 5 |
Rear wiper |
Rear wiper |
Rear wiper |
| 6 |
Fuel pump |
Glow plugs |
Fuel pump |
| 7 |
Turn signals, flashers |
Turn signals, flashers |
Turn signals, flashers |
| 8 |
Load reduction |
Load reduction |
Load reduction |
| 9 |
Idle speed control (1986, 1987) |
Horns |
Horns (except 1988, 1989 Golf GT) |
| Power supply (1988, 1989) |
Power supply (1988, 1989 Golf GT) |
| 10 |
A/C high blower (1986) |
A/C high blower (1986, 1987) |
A/C high blower (1986-1987 except 16-valve) |
| Fuel injection (1987) |
A/C cutout (1988, 1989) |
| Passive restraint (1988, 1989) |
| 11 |
Seat belt interlock |
Seat belt interlock |
Seat belt interlock |
| 12 |
Bridge |
Bridge |
Open (1986-1987) |
| Open (1986-1987) |
| 13 |
Radiator cooling fan after-run |
Open |
Radiator cooling fan after-run |
| 14 |
Oxygen sensor relay (1987) |
A/C cutout (1986, 1987) |
Low coolant indicator (1988, 1989 Golf GT) |
| Low coolant relay (1987) |
Passive restraint (1988, 1989) |
Open (except 1988, 1989 Golf GT) |
| Open (1988, 1989) |
Fuse panel
Volkswagen 1986-1988 Golf and GTI models, and 1989 Golf and GTI models produced in the U.S – fuse box
| Fuse |
Description |
Ampere rating [A] |
| 1 |
Dome light, luggage light, glove box light, clock, Multi-function indicator memory |
15 |
| 2 |
Taillights, parking lights, sidemarker lights, license plate lights |
15 |
| 3 |
Rear window wiper |
10 |
| 4 |
Rear window defogger |
20 |
| 5 |
Windshield wiper/washer |
15 |
| 6 |
Instrument panel lights |
5 |
| 7 |
Headlights, low beam |
10 |
| 8 |
Headlights, high beam |
15 |
| 9 |
Brake lights, hazard warning lights |
20 |
| 10 |
Fuel pump (gasoline engines) |
20 |
| Open (diesel engines) |
— |
| 11 |
Horn, glove box light |
15 |
| 12 |
Heater (without A/C) |
20 |
| Heater (with A/C) |
30 |
| 13 |
Back-up lights, turn signal lamps, emergency flasher switch |
10 |
| 14 |
Relays: (interlock, upshift, OXS, low coolant, glow plug, radiator after-run) |
10 |
| 15 |
Radiator cooling fan after-run (1988, 1989 except GTI) |
30 |
| Open (1986-1987) |
|
| 16 |
Open |
— |
| 17 |
Cigar lighter, A/C clutch, radiator cooling fan (low speed), central locking, diesel vacuum pump |
25 |
| 18 |
ACC connector or radio |
— |
| Radiator cooling fan after-run (1987 except 16-valve) |
30 |
| 19 |
Open |
— |
| 20 |
ACC connector, cruise control |
5 |
| 21 |
Senders, gauges, warning lamps |
5 |
| 22 |
Throttle switches and idle stabilizer valve (GTI) |
10 |
| OXS relay (1986-1987 CIS and 1988, 1989 except GTI) |
15 |
WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
