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Fuse Assignment for the Volkswagen Passat

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Fuse box

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Briefly, we will look at the information that will allow us to assign all the fuses in the Volkswagen Passat, identifying the location of the boxes. First, open the driver's side front door and start removing the side plastic cover of the dashboard, leveraging the sides; inside you will find the fuses.

The external fuse box is located in the engine compartment, removing the cover located at the top right; on the sliding guide, you will find the tables containing the fuse layout and diagram, which are also included in the owner's manual.


Posted on 28 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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