Fuse guide

[Scoie]

Has anyone found a guide for the fuses in the 6R polo, I know where they are located (under the steering wheel) but what fuse is for what??
I have no problems but I don't have a VW dealer in my Town so I want to avoid a 100k round trip drive to have a fuse changed!!

Thanks in advance
Scoie

[GTI JOE]

Aren't the fuse desciptions usually on the fuse cover?

[Scoie]

Not in this case, just a few strengthening ribs!!!

Scoie

[DonWerner]

I'm also looking for the fuse box diagram for the Polo 6R. Anyone got it?

[broxigar1983]

All I know it is not in the manual, and when I asked my VW dealer for a diagram they said NO and gave me some reason why...I did not listen after she said no, so have no idea why they did not help me.

[sVWatt]

All I know it is not in the manual, and when I asked my VW dealer for a diagram they said NO and gave me some reason why...I did not listen after she said no, so have no idea why they did not help me.

Got this earlier in the year. It's UK polo but should be good guide.
Photo Album - Imgur (http://imgur.com/a/BmcGl)

[Baska]

Got this earlier in the year. It's UK polo but should be good guide.
Photo Album - Imgur (http://imgur.com/a/BmcGl)
super!! Thanks for sharing! ;)

[Candy GTI]

These are the fuses in my 2012 6r Polo GTI

Can someone point out to me the interior lights?

I've looked on the list of fuses and have found all the other lights but not the interiors.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/05/P42803951280x937-1.jpg

[Rolls]

Hey guys - any updates on this?
Looking to install a Blackvue Dashcam into my partners car wired up to the power magic pro (to power it even when engine is off)...

Any tips?

Thanks
Rolls

[Hillbilly]

Hey guys - any updates on this?
Looking to install a Blackvue Dashcam into my partners car wired up to the power magic pro (to power it even when engine is off)...

Any tips?

Thanks
Rolls

This is how I did it I got a multi meter and tried each of the blank fuse sockets till I found one with power with ign OFF
Then turned IGN on and checked the remaining blanks to find one with power When I found one I turned Ign off to check it was switched I then got two 10amp fuses from Jaycar that have fly leads with bullet sockets attached They come in standard or mini fuse sizes. Use those to hook the power magic into the fuse panel. Part nos SF5110 (standard size) SF5120 Mini

http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=SF5110

http://www.jaycar.com.au/ShowLargephoto.asp?id=13404&IMAGE=
Second option is to buy two 10 amp and replace two fuses that do the same as above. EASY AS and neat as well.

Put some tape or heatshrink over the terminal that is in the blank end of the socket if using first method

DO NOT just stick a wire in beside a fuse as it can heat up and burn out

Poke Power Magic and ciggy connector in end of dash with some bubble wrap around it to stop rattles

Set your Blackvue to NO COMPRESSION and TIME for recording Mine work fine on 30fps at highest setting Also turn brightness up to about 75% on the slider When fitting to the screen try to get the centre of the lens in the middle NOT the bracket.
We put it up with no sticky and marked screen with texta before sticking it in place.
Make sure it is level Use someone at the front of the car to line it up.

All of mine I hid behind rear view mirror,

Dont format SD card if its new as when you install it, camera will install the software onto the card

What model is it I have installed 6 of various models

[Rolls]

Thanks for the quick reply Hillbilly.
It's the new DRG500 model with WIFI.

Do you have any pics of the installed wire tap blade fuse?

On my own Audi A1 - i just stuck the wire in the fuse so probably thinking of changing this!

Where have you put all the cables/cigarette lighter adapter etc... There seems to be heaps that we have to hide!

For the tape over the blank terminal, do you mean (referring to the jaycar image) the clear section or the blue section?

Thanks again
Rolls

[Hillbilly]

Thanks for the quick reply Hillbilly.
It's the new DRG500 model with WIFI.

Do you have any pics of the installed wire tap blade fuse?

On my own Audi A1 - i just stuck the wire in the fuse so probably thinking of changing this!

Where have you put all the cables/cigarette lighter adapter etc... There seems to be heaps that we have to hide!

For the tape over the blank terminal, do you mean (referring to the jaycar image) the clear section or the blue section?

Thanks again
Rolls Tape one of the blades on the fuse as it wont be plugged in as one end of the socket is blank As I said I put my ciggy socket in from the end of the dash The panel just pops off and I tucked it in covered with bubble wrap. Will try to post a pic later

[Hillbilly]

Here you go Get ACC power from this fuse
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/04/IMG_0119_zpsbda887c3-1.jpg (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Hillbilly123_2008/media/IMG_0119_zpsbda887c3.jpg.html)

Get Permanent power from the one in the gap above and to the left as you look at it between the two 25 amp ones

The covered pin goes in the bottom in both cases

This is where to stick all the bits The panel will come off if you slide a knife in and gently lever it off where the clips are
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/04/IMG_0120_zps97f0796c-1.jpg (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Hillbilly123_2008/media/IMG_0120_zps97f0796c.jpg.html)
and a better view
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/04/IMG_0123_zpsfa9c48e1-1.jpg (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Hillbilly123_2008/media/IMG_0123_zpsfa9c48e1.jpg.html)

The fuse with one pin covered Just heat the heatshrink and make sure you put that one in the blank slot which is the bottom
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/04/IMG_0124_zpsc76d9f6e-1.jpg (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Hillbilly123_2008/media/IMG_0124_zpsc76d9f6e.jpg.html)

Camera mounted in car DR400G in this case close up
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/04/IMG_0125_zps6bc284ca-1.jpg (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Hillbilly123_2008/media/IMG_0125_zps6bc284ca.jpg.html)

Front view To show lens exactly in centre of screen and cant be seen from drivers seat

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/04/IMG_0126_zps1adf51e0-1.jpg (http://s376.photobucket.com/user/Hillbilly123_2008/media/IMG_0126_zps1adf51e0.jpg.html)

[Rolls]

Hey thanks for all the info.
What is the purpose for the yellow fuse covered with red? And is the GROUND cable that you did the blue one on the side panel?

Thanks

[Hillbilly]

Hey thanks for all the info.
What is the purpose for the yellow fuse covered with red? And is the GROUND cable that you did the blue one on the side panel?

Thanks
It was just to show how to cover the pin on the ones you use as I dont have a spare one I havent got a Power Magic in that car so dont need an earth wire But on the Passat I just used a bolt on the body and put a ring end under it. Will be one in the inside of the dash somewhere

On re reading this yes the black wire with the blue collar is the earth

[Rolls]

Thanks again! You have been eat help so far...
Looking to do install later today or tomorrow... Few more Questions...

- why do you need a replacement 10amp fuse? The videos I have seen so far tell me to just wrap wire around a fuse and stick it in

- for the photo of your wrapped yellow fuse, does this mean you wrap the wire on that bit then use red heatshrink?

I think that's about it...
My main thing is trying to understand wrapping the fuse as opposed to plugging it in.

[Hillbilly]

Thanks again! You have been eat help so far...
Looking to do install later today or tomorrow... Few more Questions...

- why do you need a replacement 10amp fuse? The videos I have seen so far tell me to just wrap wire around a fuse and stick it in

- for the photo of your wrapped yellow fuse, does this mean you wrap the wire on that bit then use red heatshrink?

I think that's about it...
My main thing is trying to understand wrapping the fuse as opposed to plugging it in.

I have seen the butchers on Youtube and wouldnt let them within a bulls roar of any of my cars.

If you want to just stick the wire in and risk a fire Do it Ive installed 6 cameras this way which is safe and sure.

Stick one into your airbag one and you may regret it

I posted a picture and part numbers of what to buy from Jaycar using these is the safest way
The socket you plug the extra fuse in has a contact on one side only, therefore for safety I covered the other pin so that nothing can.
touch it as it is live.

THE YELLOW FUSE has NOTHING TO DO WITH IT It was just to show you how to cover the pin on the one you buy from Jaycar.

In a VW it doesnt pay to add extra wires to certain circuits as it can cause problems and as fuses arent marked adding a wire to one could cause severe problems.

Read my instruction regarding the insertion of the fuse carefully as it only goes in one way

You are not WRAPPING a fuse you are preventing a live terminal being exposed.
You still plug it in as in the photo of mine with the wire coming off it One terminal on that fuse has the heatshrink on it.

Look at the photo in the earlier post which has vacant slots and work out where I told you to put the two fuses.

The reason for buying the ones I suggested is that it is very hard to solder onto the terminals of a fuse ( Ive Tried)

Once again The ACC power is the fuse with the red wire coming off it The permanent power is in the socket between the 2 25amp fuses, 4 fuses to the left and in the top row. Buy two of the ones in the picture in the first link Standard size Part number SF5110. $6.95 each
Those fuses have the wire SOLDERED onto them when they are made and by putting them in spare sockets they dont affect anything else

Cover one pin of the fuse Put them in the socket with the covered pin DOWN Connect the wires from the PM using proper terminals NOT twisting together.
In the pic of the end of the dash you can see the black earth wire under the bolt head in the left bottom of the pic. I also put tape around the ciggy socket to make sure the plug from the camera didnt vibrate out. Had one do that in a rental car when on holiday.

Mate if you cant follow that perhaps you should get a friend to help you as its pretty basic Its about 20 minutes work once you have the two fuses.. Its just buy the bits and plug them together.
I ran the wires up the door seal across the top of the A pillar trim and along the front of the roof just used a bit of blutack to hold it as roof lining doesnt allow you to push it up inside the edge of it.
Start at the camera after you have it installed and work back or you will have a mess

[Transporter]

Having a bad day, Hillbilly?

[Hillbilly]

Having a bad day, Hillbilly? Not really but thought it was pretty plain and simple the first time.

Maybe not?????

[mwa]

There is a good guide at this URL

2011 Polo fuse layout (http://www.volkswagenforum.co.uk/f32/2011-polo-fuse-layout-6220.html)

[Hillbilly]

There is a good guide at this URL

2011 Polo fuse layout (http://www.volkswagenforum.co.uk/f32/2011-polo-fuse-layout-6220.html)

Doesnt quite work out even turning it upside down because mine is flipped horizontally

The number 49 is blank in mine but so is 27 and neither are blank in that picture list