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12. Power Options and Accessories

The power windows, the heated seats, and the heated/ power mirrors are all powered through the load reduction relay. If these systems fail together, one likely cause is a faulty relay.

The central locking system receives its power directly from the battery through a fuse. The cruise control is powered only when the ignition is on.

When troubleshooting these systems, check first for blown fuses. Fuses are simple to check and are a likely cause of trouble. Most Golf and GTI models use a circuit breaker on the fuse/relay panel instead of a fuse for the power windows and mirrors. Current flow diagrams for the major Volkswagen power options and accessories, including the radio, are found in CURRENT FLOW DIAGRAMS.

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