Passat Wiper Fuse?

Using the above three words in a search does not turn up the result that I seek:

Can somebody please tell me what fuse a '96 Passat TDI uses for the windshield wipers? I don't have a Bentley.

This morning a member of my household attempted to run the windshield wipers while they were still frozen to the windshield, and now that they're unstuck they don't run at all. I suspect it may be as simple as the fuse, but before I start rummaging around in the fuse box, I thought I'd see if I could find out which one is the possible culprit...

Thanks in advance...

Hopefully someone has a manual available and can answer your question for sure, but did you know that there is a fuse key on the fuse cover itself? They are also listed in the owner's manual. Hope this helps. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

A fuse key on the cover? No kidding. Strangely my first instict was to turn to the TDIClub forum rather than the car itself. I'll check it out, thanks. /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Figured I'd post the handy dandy fuse / relay chart (Passat 96) as I am stuck here waiting for the moment:

Left to Right, below Relay block

No Description Amps
1 Low Beam, left 10
2 Low beam, right 10
3 Instruments & License plate lights 10
4 Rear window wiper and washer, ABS 15
5 Windshield Wiper and washer 15
6 Fresh Air Fan 30
7 Tail and side marker, right 10
8 Tail and side marker, left 10
9 Rear window defroster and miror heat 20
10 Fog lights 15
11 High beam, left 10
12 High beam, right 10
13 Horn 10
14 Back up lights 15
15 Engine electronics 10
16 Warning/indicator lights/Power Roof 15
17 Turn signals 10
18 Fuel pump 20
19 Radiator fan, A/C 30
20 Brake lights 10
21 Dome and luggage lights, lighter, clock
power roof 15
22 Radio 10

Located above Relays

1 ABS Hydraulic Pump Relay 30
2 ABS Main Relay 30
3 A/C 30
4 Power Windows 20
5 Cruise Control 5

In engine compartment, above the brake booster:

1 Glow plugs 50

Relay panel

1-6, left to right, 1st row
7-12, left to right, 2nd row

1 ?
2 Rear Window Wiper/Washer Relay (72)
3 Power Supply (Terminal 30, B+), Relay (109)
4 Load Reduction Relay (18)
5 ?
6 Emergency Flasher Relay (21)
7 Headlight Washer System Relay (33) ?
8 Washer/wiper intermittent relay (19,99)
9 Warning Buzzer for Parking Light and Radio (36)
10 Fog light relay (53)
11 Dual horn relay (53)
12 Glow Plug Relay (104)

Thanks for the post. I managed to find the fuse on my own, although I initially started from the wrong side (crazy me, I figured the Germans would print the key in the same order as the fuse layout...). Anyway, the fuse was blown and I swapped it with the fog lamp fuse for the time being. The wipers work once again.

Awesome, wildhare, thanks for putting this up. No telling how many people this will help in the future.

MITbeta, glad you got working again. /images/graemlins/smile.gif