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Automatic fuse hi, i changed a ail light bulb with the lights on and im assuming i blew the crcuit as the alarm was going off the electric windows have frozen and i cannot open the car with the remote only maual, i have been told i may have blown a fuse but do not which one sorry.

  • cheryl200471 Jul 18, 2008

    GOLF GTi 2001, i checked the manual and it says that the automatic fuse should fix the circuit overload within seconds of it overloading this has failed to happen, i cannot find any blown fuses.

  • Anonymous Jul 22, 2008

    Changed brake light bulb and now cannot open/close windows and sunroof, also interior lights do not work - immobiliser also not working!!

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Check your user manual , there is the fuse map printed, and instructions on how to locate the fuse box. Also post here exact model of your car (eg golf GTD 2001) to find the fuse diagram.

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    Ginko Jul 18, 2008

    Did you remove the electric window fuse and test it?
    On Golf GTI fuse for the windows should be number 14, and its just labeled as back up lights. Its a 10 amp fuse. Pull it out and replace it with a 10 Amp fuse, even if you do not notice anything wrong at eyesight.

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