What fuse amp and fuse number go to 1998vw passat 4 cylinder

Position number 41 and it is a 15 amp fuse

Computer is next. Check fuel pressure to see if the regulator is keeping fuel pressure up when the engine is not running.

Check under the cover of each fuse box, detail is usually given on it.

Timing belt set-up diagram on 1999 VW Passat 1.8





Timing chain in cylinder head set-up:



Cylinder head instructions:

Tightening sequence

Renew bolts!
Stage 1: Tighten = 40 Nm
Stage 2: Tighten = 60 Nm
Stage 3: Tighten = 90 degrees
Stage 4: Tighten = 90 degrees

I have an 02 Passat 2.8 4 Motion. I just had mine done at 95k and my mechanic said the belt was in surprisingly good condition. Although, its better safe than sorry. VW/Audi has had a history of premature belt breaks. If it does break say good bye to your engine. Both the 1.8T & 2.8 are interference engines. The cylinder will crush the valves.
Use a private shop...I paid $560 for both timing belt and water pump. Dealer quoted me $1300!

For 1998 VW Passat V6 the fuse box is located on the left side of dashboard behind a plastic cover (for left hand steering wheel vehicle). On inner face of the plastic cover you will find the fuse diagram.
The cigarette lighter fuse for 1998 VW Passat V6 is placed in the fuse box / relay plate fascia 1, (driver's door open). See pictures below:



The fuse box / relay plate fascia 1 diagram:


Fuse no.# 33 - F33 (15 Amp.) = Cigarette lighter


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First things first. The check engine light is blinking because the engine is misfiring to a point that could damage the catalytic converter. If cylinder 4 5 & 6 are all misfiring i would check the engine timing belt for proper installation. These are the cylinders for the left bank of the engine. If the belt has jumped or was installed wrong this would explain the misfires. Unfortunately this is an interference motor which means there is a high probability if the belt is on wrong, the engine valves mat be damaged. I would perform a compression test on those cylinders to verify the belt condition. Hope this helps.

there is a 10 amp fuse and a relay, probably both in the engine compartment relay box.

fuse #18...yellow...20 amp

its a mini fuse most likely a 15 or 20 amp