Understanding the fuse box layout in your 2006 Volkswagen Jetta is crucial for diagnosing and resolving electrical issues. Fuses are designed to protect your vehicle’s electrical system from overloads, and when one blows, it can affect various components, from your headlights to your radio. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the fuse box locations and their corresponding diagrams for the 2006 VW Jetta, ensuring you can quickly identify and address any fuse-related problems.
The 2006 Jetta actually comes equipped with multiple fuse boxes, each serving different circuits and systems. Locating the correct fuse box and understanding its layout is the first step in troubleshooting electrical malfunctions. Below, we detail each fuse box location in the 2006 VW Jetta, complete with diagrams and descriptions to help you navigate your vehicle’s electrical system effectively.
Interior Fuse Box (Petrol Engine) – 2006 VW Jetta
The primary interior fuse box in your 2006 VW Jetta is typically located inside the cabin, often on the driver’s side, behind a panel on the dashboard or under the steering wheel. This fuse box primarily manages circuits for interior components and some essential vehicle functions.
Here is a detailed fuse chart for the interior fuse box (petrol engine) of the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta:
| Fuse Type | Fuse Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MINI 10A | 1 | Heated exterior mirror (driver and passenger side, without electric window regulator), Washer jet heater element (left and right) |
| MINI 10A | 2 | Hazard warning light switch, Turn signal relay, Turn signal bulbs (front and rear, left and right), Gas discharge light control unit (left and right with headlight range control) |
| MINI 5A | 3 | Fog light relay, Switches and instruments illumination regulator |
| MINI 5A | 4 | Number plate lights |
| MINI 7.5A | 5 | Cruise control system switch, Steering wheel operating unit, Cruise control system (CCS) SET button, High pressure sender (air conditioning), Heated seat control unit (driver and passenger), Sliding sunroof control unit (without central locking), Climatronic, Oil level and oil temperature sender, Radiator fan control unit, Multifunction steering wheel, Convenience system (exterior mirror heater button), Multifunction steering wheel control unit, Parking aid control unit, Radio and navigation system display control unit, Coolant shut-off valve (2-way valve), Fresh air/recirculated air flap control motor |
| MINI 5A | 6 | Central locking and anti-theft alarm system control unit (up to April 2001) – Shut-off valve relay 1 (from September 2002) [engine code BEH] |
| MINI 10A | 7 | Selector lever position P/N warning lamp, Reversing light bulbs (left and right) |
| MINI 5A | 8 | Mobile telephone operating electronics control unit |
| MINI 5A | 9 | TCS and ESP button, Steering angle sender, ABS/ABS control unit with EDL/ASR/ESP |
| MINI 15A / 10A | 10 | Engine management [petrol] (up to October 2001) / Radio (S-contact), Dash panel insert display, Radio and navigation control unit (from November 2001) |
| MINI 5A | 11 | Dash panel insert display control unit, Selector lever lock solenoid |
| MINI 7.5A | 12 | Mobile telephone operating electronics control unit, Interior monitoring sensor, Interior monitoring sender, 16-pin connector (center dash panel, diagnosis connection), Reading lights (rear left and right, with interior monitor) |
| MINI 10A | 13 | Brake light switch, Brake light bulb (left, Golf/Bora only), Engine control units, ABS/ABS control unit with EDL/ASR/ESP, Brake light bulb (right, Golf/Bora only), Brake and tail light bulb (left, Golf Variant/Bora Variant only), High level brake light bulb |
| MINI 10A | 14 | Convenience system central control unit, Rear lid remote release control unit (models with central lock) / Door warning lamps (left and right), Front interior light, Luggage compartment light, Reading lights (rear left and right), Illuminated vanity mirror (passenger and driver side), Luggage compartment light (left), Reading light (driver side) (models without central lock) |
| MINI 5A | 15 | Steering angle sender, Automatic gearbox control unit, Dash panel insert display control unit |
| MINI 10A | 16 | Climatronic, Radiator fan control unit |
| MINI 10A | 18 | Dash panel insert display control unit, Twin filament bulb (right, Bora only), Main beam bulb (right, Golf only) |
| MINI 10A | 19 | Twin filament bulb (left, Bora only), Headlight main beam bulb (left, Golf only) |
| MINI 15A | 20 | Headlight range control regulator, Headlight starter for gaseous discharge light (right), Gas discharge light control unit with headlight range control (right), Twin filament bulb (right, Bora only), Headlight dipped beam bulb (right, Golf only), Headlight range control motor (left and right) |
| MINI 15A | 21 | Twin filament bulb (left, Bora only), Headlight dipped beam bulb (left, Golf only), Headlight starter for gaseous discharge light (left), Gas discharge light control unit with headlight range control (left) |
| MINI 5A | 22 | Dash panel insert display control unit, Side light bulb (right) |
| MINI 5A | 23 | Dash panel insert display control unit, Side light bulb (left) |
| ATO 20A | 24 | Intermittent wiper switch, Windscreen wiper motor, Automatic intermittent wash and wipe relay, Windscreen and rear window washer pump |
| ATO 25A | 25 | Fresh air blower switch, Air conditioning system switch, Fresh air blower series resistor with overheating fuse, Fresh air blower, Radiator fan control unit, Climatronic, Engine control units |
| ATO 25A | 26 | Heated rear window |
| ATO 15A | 27 | Rear window wiper motor (up to November 2005) / Cigarette lighter, 12V socket (left luggage compartment, from December 2005) |
| ATO 15A | 28 | Fuel pump (pre-supply pump) |
| ATO 15A / 20A | 29 | Petrol [not for engine code BDE] / Engine management [petrol] |
| ATO 20A | 30 | Sliding sunroof control unit, Sliding sunroof motor |
| ATO 20A / 5A | 31 | Automatic gearbox control unit, Multifunction switch, Brake servo control unit / Four-wheel drive control unit (4 Motion) |
| ATO 10A | 32 | Injectors [Petrol] |
| ATO 20A | 33 | Automatic intermittent wash and wipe relay, Headlight washer system pump |
| ATO 10A | 34 | Engine management |
| ATO 30A | 35 | Trailer socket, 12V socket (left luggage compartment, up to November 2005) |
| ATO 15A | 36 | Fog light relay, Fog light bulbs (left and right), Rear fog light bulb (left), Dash panel insert display control unit |
| ATO 15A / 5A / 10A | 37 | Dash panel insert display control unit (up to October 2001) / Radio and navigation system display control unit, Radio, S-contact (up to October 2001) / Engine management (from November 2001) |
| ATO 15A | 38 | Tank filler flap remote release switch, Central locking and anti-theft alarm system control unit, Door control units (driver, front passenger, rear left, rear right), Rear lid remote release relay, Tank filler flap locking motor |
| ATO 15A | 39 | Hazard warning light switch, Turn signal relay, Gas discharge light control unit with headlight range control (right), Turn signal bulbs (front and rear, left and right) |
| ATO 20A | 40 | Dual tone horn |
| ATO 15A | 41 | Cigarette lighter (up to November 2005) |
| ATO 25A | 42 | Radio, Amplifier, Radio and navigation system display control unit, Navigation system tuner for TV, Traffic information control unit |
| ATO 10A | 43 | Engine management |
| ATO 15A | 44 | Heated seat control unit (driver and passenger) |
Interior Fuse Box (Diesel Engine) – 2006 VW Jetta
For 2006 VW Jetta models equipped with a diesel engine, there is a slightly different layout for the interior fuse box to accommodate the specific electrical needs of the diesel powertrain.
Below is the fuse assignment table for the interior fuse box in a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel:
| Fuse Type | Fuse Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MINI 10A | 1 | Heated exterior mirror (driver and passenger side, without electric window regulator), Washer jet heater element (left and right) |
| MINI 10A | 2 | Hazard warning light switch, Turn signal relay, Turn signal bulbs (front and rear, left and right), Gas discharge light control unit (left and right with headlight range control) |
| MINI 5A | 3 | Fog light relay, Switches and instruments illumination regulator |
| MINI 5A | 4 | Number plate lights |
| MINI 7.5A | 5 | Cruise control system switch, Steering wheel operating unit, Cruise control system button (CCS) SET button, High pressure sender (air conditioning), Heated seat control unit (driver and passenger), Sliding sunroof control unit (without central locking), Climatronic, Oil level and oil temperature sender, Radiator fan control unit, Multifunction steering wheel, Convenience system (exterior mirror heater button), Multifunction steering wheel control unit, Parking aid control unit, Radio and navigation system display control unit, Coolant shut-off valve (2-way valve), Fresh air/recirculated air flap control motor |
| MINI 5A | 6 | Central locking and anti-theft alarm system control unit (up to April 2001) – Shut-off valve relay 1 (from September 2002) [engine code BEH] |
| MINI 10A | 7 | Selector lever position P/N warning lamp, Reversing light bulbs (left and right) |
| MINI 5A | 8 | Mobile telephone operating electronics control unit |
| MINI 5A | 9 | TCS and ESP button, Steering angle sender, ABS/ABS control unit with EDL/ASR/ESP |
| MINI 5A / 10A | 10 | Engine management [Diesel] (up to October 2001) / Radio (S-contact), Dash panel insert display, Radio and navigation control unit (from November 2001) |
| MINI 5A | 11 | Dash panel insert display control unit, Selector lever lock solenoid |
| MINI 7.5A | 12 | Mobile telephone operating electronics control unit, Interior monitoring sensor, Interior monitoring sender, 16-pin connector (center dash panel, diagnosis connection), Reading lights (rear left and right, with interior monitor) |
| MINI 10A | 13 | Brake light switch, Brake light bulb (left, Golf/Bora only), Engine control units, ABS/ABS control unit with EDL/ASR/ESP, Brake light bulb (right, Golf/Bora only), Brake and tail light bulb (left, Golf Variant/Bora Variant only), High level brake light bulb |
| MINI 10A | 14 | Convenience system central control unit, Rear lid remote release control unit (models with central lock) / Door warning lamps (left and right), Front interior light, Luggage compartment light, Reading lights (rear left and right), Illuminated vanity mirror (passenger and driver side), Luggage compartment light (left), Reading light (driver side) (models without central lock) |
| MINI 5A | 15 | Steering angle sender, Automatic gearbox control unit, Dash panel insert display control unit |
| MINI 10A | 16 | Climatronic, Radiator fan control unit |
| MINI 10A | 18 | Dash panel insert display control unit, Twin filament bulb (right, Bora only), Main beam bulb (right, Golf only) |
| MINI 10A | 19 | Twin filament bulb (left, Bora only), Headlight main beam bulb (left, Golf only) |
| MINI 15A | 20 | Headlight range control regulator, Headlight starter for gaseous discharge light (right), Gas discharge light control unit with headlight range control (right), Twin filament bulb (right, Bora only), Headlight dipped beam bulb (right, Golf only), Headlight range control motor (left and right) |
| MINI 15A | 21 | Twin filament bulb (left, Bora only), Headlight dipped beam bulb (left, Golf only), Headlight starter for gaseous discharge light (left), Gas discharge light control unit with headlight range control (left) |
| MINI 5A | 22 | Dash panel insert display control unit, Side light bulb (right) |
| MINI 5A | 23 | Dash panel insert display control unit, Side light bulb (left) |
| ATO 20A | 24 | Intermittent wiper switch, Windscreen wiper motor, Automatic intermittent wash and wipe relay V, Windscreen and rear window washer pump |
| ATO 25A | 25 | Fresh air blower switch, Air conditioning system switch, Fresh air blower series resistor with overheating fuse, Fresh air blower, Radiator fan control unit, Climatronic J, Engine control units |
| ATO 25A | 26 | Heated rear window |
| ATO 15A | 27 | Rear window wiper motor (up to November 2005) / Cigarette lighter, 12V socket (left luggage compartment, from December 2005) |
| ATO 15A | 28 | Fuel pump (pre-supply pump) |
| ATO 10A | 29 | Engine management [Diesel] |
| ATO 20A | 30 | Sliding sunroof control unit, Sliding sunroof motor |
| ATO 20A / 5A | 31 | Automatic gearbox control unit, Multifunction switch, Brake servo control unit / Four-wheel drive control unit (4 Motion) |
| ATO 30A | 32 | Engine management [Diesel] |
| ATO 20A | 33 | Automatic intermittent wash and wipe relay, Headlight washer system pump |
| ATO 10A | 34 | Engine management |
| ATO 30A | 35 | Trailer socket, 12V socket (left luggage compartment, up to November 2005) |
| ATO 15A | 36 | Fog light relay, Fog light bulbs (left and right), Rear fog light bulb (left), Dash panel insert display control unit |
| ATO 15A / 5A / 10A | 37 | Dash panel insert display control unit (up to October 2001) / Radio and navigation system display control unit, Radio, S-contact (up to October 2001) / Engine management (from November 2001) |
| ATO 15A | 38 | Tank filler flap remote release switch, Central locking and anti-theft alarm system control unit, Door control units (driver, front passenger, rear left, rear right), Rear lid remote release relay, Tank filler flap locking motor |
| ATO 15A | 39 | Hazard warning light switch, Turn signal relay, Gas discharge light control unit with headlight range control (right), Turn signal bulbs (front and rear, left and right) |
| ATO 20A | 40 | Dual tone horn |
| ATO 15A | 41 | Cigarette lighter (up to November 2005) |
| ATO 25A | 42 | Radio, Amplifier, Radio and navigation system display control unit, Navigation system tuner for TV, Traffic information control unit |
| ATO 10A | 43 | Engine management |
| ATO 15A | 44 | Heated seat control unit (driver and passenger) |
Interior Fuse Box (2nd Version) – 2006 VW Jetta
It’s worth noting that there’s a possibility of a second version of the interior fuse box layout in some 2006 Jetta models. This variation might be due to production changes or specific vehicle configurations.
Refer to this table for the fuse assignments of the second version interior fuse box:
| Fuse Type | Fuse Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MINI 10A | 1 | Heated washer jets |
| MINI 10A | 2 | Turn signal system and hazard warning lights system |
| MINI 5A | 3 | Glove compartment light |
| MINI 5A | 4 | Number plate light |
| MINI 7.5A | 5 | Convenience electrics / Cruise control system (GND) / Climatronic / Heated driver seat control unit / Heated front passenger seat control unit |
| MINI 5A | 6 | Central locking |
| MINI 10A | 7 | Reversing light |
| MINI 5A | 8 | Telephone aerial |
| MINI 5A | 9 | Anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| MINI 5A | 10 | Engine management petrol engines |
| MINI 10A | 11 | Dash panel insert, selector lever lock solenoid |
| MINI 10A | 12 | Self-diagnosis connection voltage supply, telephone system |
| MINI 10A | 13 | Brake lights |
| MINI 10A | 14 | Interior illumination, central locking |
| MINI 5A | 15 | Dash panel insert, automatic gearbox |
| MINI 10A | 16 | Magnetic clutch, radiator fan run-on |
| MINI 10A | 18 | Left headlight main beam |
| MINI 10A | 19 | Right headlight main beam |
| MINI 10A | 20 | Right headlight dipped beam, headlight range control |
| MINI 10A | 21 | Left headlight dipped beam |
| MINI 5A | 22 | Side light right |
| MINI 5A | 23 | Side light left |
| ATO 20A | 24 | Windscreen wiper system |
| ATO 25A | 25 | Fresh air blower / Air conditioning system, Climatronic |
| ATO 20A | 26 | Heated rear window / Heated exterior mirror [for models without electric window regulator] |
| ATO 10A | 27 | Rear window wiper system |
| ATO 15A | 28 | Fuel pump / pre-supply pump |
| ATO 15A / 10A | 29 | Engine management petrol engines / Engine management diesel engines |
| ATO 20A | 30 | Sliding/tilting sunroof |
| ATO 20A | 31 | Automatic gearbox |
| ATO 20A | 32 | Engine management, injectors / Engine management diesel engines |
| ATO 20A | 33 | Headlight washer system (HWS) |
| ATO 10A | 34 | Engine management |
| ATO 30A | 35 | Trailer socket |
| ATO 15A | 36 | Fog light and rear fog light |
| ATO 10A | 37 | S-contact |
| ATO 15A | 38 | Luggage compartment light, central locking |
| ATO 15A | 39 | Hazard warning lights system |
| ATO 20A | 40 | Dual tone horn |
| ATO 15A | 41 | Cigarette lighter |
| ATO 25A | 42 | Radio system |
| ATO 10A | 43 | Engine management |
| ATO 10A | 44 | Seat heating |
Relay Plate (Left-Hand Drive Vehicles) – 2006 VW Jetta
In addition to fuses, relays are also crucial components in your 2006 VW Jetta’s electrical system. The relay plate, often located near the interior fuse box, houses relays that control higher-current circuits. This configuration is specifically for left-hand drive models.
Here is the relay assignment for the relay plate in left-hand drive 2006 VW Jettas:
| Relay Type | Relay Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Relay | 1 | Fog light relay |
| Relay | 2 | Rear lid remote release relay |
| Relay | 3 | Starter inhibitor relay |
| Relay | 6 | Telephone D-network relay |
| Relay | 7 | Electronic rev. counter relay (EPC) |
| Relay | 8 | Daytime running lights relay |
| Relay | 9 | Taxi alarm system control unit / Fuel pump relay, syncro-diesel |
| Relay | 10 | Taxi alarm system control unit / Glow plug relay TDI (OBDII) [for USA only] |
| Relay | 11 | Starter inhibitor and reversing light relay |
| Relay | 12 | Terminal 30 voltage supply relay |
| Relay | 13 | Radiator fan relay / Radiator fan run-on relay |
| Relay | 14 | Dual tone horn relay |
| Relay | 15 | X-contact relief relay |
| Relay | 17 | Fuel pump relay / Glow plug relay |
| Relay | 18 / 19 | Automatic intermittent wash and wipe relay: without headlight washer system / with headlight washer system / with rain sensor |
| Fuse ATO | A | Seat adjustment fuse |
| Fuse ATO | C | Window regulator fuse / Central locking and heated exterior mirror [only models with convenience system and window regulator] |
| Fuse ATO | E | Rear window regulator fuse |
| Fuse ATO 15A | F | ATA turn signal fuse |
| Fuse ATO 15A | G | ATA horn fuse |
Relay Plate (Right-Hand Drive Vehicles) – 2006 VW Jetta
For right-hand drive 2006 VW Jetta models, the relay plate layout might differ slightly due to the reversed vehicle configuration.
The relay assignments for right-hand drive 2006 VW Jettas are detailed in this table:
| Relay Type | Relay Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Relay | 1 | Telephone D-network relay |
| Relay | 4 | Starter inhibitor relay |
| Relay | 5 | Rear lid remote release relay |
| Relay | 6 | Fog light relay |
| Relay | 7 | Radiator fan relay / Radiator fan run-on relay |
| Relay | 8 | Terminal 30 voltage supply relay |
| Relay | 9 | Starter inhibitor and reversing light relay |
| Relay | 10 | Taxi alarm system control unit |
| Relay | 11 | Taxi alarm system control unit / Fuel pump relay, syncro-diesel |
| Relay | 12 | Cigarette lighter relay |
| Relay | 13 | Brake light suppression relay / Electronic rev. counter relay (EPC) |
| Relay | 14 | Dual tone horn relay |
| Relay | 15 | X-contact relief relay |
| Relay | 17 | Fuel pump relay / Glow plug relay |
| Relay | 18 / 19 | Automatic intermittent wash and wipe relay: without headlight washer system / with headlight washer system / with rain sensor |
| Fuse ATO | A | Seat adjustment fuse |
| Fuse ATO | C | Window regulator fuse, central locking and heated exterior mirror [only models with convenience system and window regulator] |
| Fuse ATO 15A | D | ATA horn fuse |
| Fuse ATO 15A | E | ATA turn signal fuse |
| Fuse ATO | F | Rear window regulator fuse |
Fuses in Fuse Holder/Battery – 2006 VW Jetta
Finally, a high-current fuse holder is located near the battery in the engine compartment. These fuses protect critical, high-load systems.
Here’s the fuse chart for the fuse holder/battery location:
| Fuse Type | Fuse Designation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fuse | S131 | Heated pin heating |
| Fuse | S132 | Engine management |
| Fuse | S133 | Radiator fan (up to August 2000) / Radiator fan (from September 2000) |
| Fuse | S134 | Interior |
| Fuse | S138 | Alternator (90 A) / Alternator (120 A) |
| ATO 30A | S162 | ABS (pump) |
| ATO 30A | S163 | ABS |
| ATO 30A | S164 | Radiator fan |
By using these diagrams and charts, you should be well-equipped to understand the fuse box layout of your 2006 VW Jetta. Always consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual for the most accurate and up-to-date information, and remember to replace fuses with the correct amperage to prevent further electrical damage. If you are unsure about any aspect of your vehicle’s electrical system, it’s always best to consult a qualified mechanic.
