T6.1 Fuse diagram & "Component Protection Active" (2025)

Hi all

I wonder if you wonderful guys could help with two, most likely related issues!

1. My T6.1 infotainment system game up with an error message yesterday morning on startup - "Component Protection Active" which prevents most functions working. Despite cycling the ignition and driving it all day, the error won't go away.

2. There'd been a kids TV screen plugged into the centre dash 12v socket (by gear shift) and in use all day, working fine. Then in the evening when removing the 12v plug from the socket, the plug fell apart and a metal part shorted out the socket, blowing the van's fuse.

I guess perhaps the "Component Protection Active" error might've been an early indication that the plug was faulty? Is that feasible?

Anyway - i need to replace the van's fuse and don't have my owner's manual to locate the relevant fuse. I've tried googling but none of the diagrams i find online look anything like the under-dash fuse box that i have. Maybe all the images on the web are T6 and that mine is different as it's T6.1 ?

Any help appreciated!

J

This is the fuse box I have under steering wheel:

Check Fuse 15 circled here

There is a complete workshop list here

but you'll need to be a VIP member to access it.

BTW - Any idea why when i look in the Electrics forum, this post doesnt show up for me?! I've tried refreshing the page.
I guess it shows up for other people as @Loz saw my post?!

Petro said:

The first threads are pinned, in every category. They are pinned because they seem to be the most discussed/searched topics. Your thread is under those.

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Doh, yes I see it !! Thx

Loz said:

Check Fuse 15 circled here
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There is a complete workshop list here

T6.1 - VW T6.1 Fusebox/Fuse Chart SC - Dashboard

Fuse Chart/Listing For Fuse Holder SC - Drivers Side Dashboard Located inside the dash by steering wheel/light switch, this fusebox powers the majority of the interior and convenience circuits VIP Membership is required to download this document...

www.t6forum.com

but you'll need to be a VIP member to access it.

VIP Membership

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www.t6forum.com

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Hi @Loz, I've downloaded those schematics, but wonder which is the best fuses to piggyback on if I wanted
1. Switched with ignition or
2. Permanently live for a dashcam?

Thanks

Loz said:

Check Fuse 15 circled here
View attachment 89945

There is a complete workshop list here

T6.1 - VW T6.1 Fusebox/Fuse Chart SC - Dashboard

Fuse Chart/Listing For Fuse Holder SC - Drivers Side Dashboard Located inside the dash by steering wheel/light switch, this fusebox powers the majority of the interior and convenience circuits VIP Membership is required to download this document...

www.t6forum.com

but you'll need to be a VIP member to access it.

VIP Membership

VIP Membership Information

www.t6forum.com

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Great information thank you Can you tell me which is the fuse for the passenger side rear sliding doo on a RH drive T6.1 I am in Australia ans no one can help The door is closed but the screen on the dash says it's open, can't lock the van properly either Any assistance much appreciated Cheers AA

Is it an electric slider?

If not. It be looking at the door switches. The are internal to the lock assembly.

Search here for door lock switches.

AAlstin said:

No not electric slider thanks AA

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Microswitch in the lock. It is under the claw, spray some contact cleaner into the lock as the switch can get gummed up.

Skyliner33 said:

Hi @Loz, I've downloaded those schematics, but wonder which is the best fuses to piggyback on if I wanted
1. Switched with ignition or
2. Permanently live for a dashcam?

Thanks

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Can you let me know if you managed to hardwire your dashcam? Thanks.