OVERVIEW
Restore the specified 80-amp circuit protection
N-017-125-3 is the Genuine VW/Audi 80A strip fuse cataloged for the original fuse-holder arrangement on the confirmed EuroVan application below. Its flat link and open mounting ends match the assigned strip-fuse connection.
The fuse is a calibrated protective component. Its current rating and mounting style must match the original circuit; a higher-rated fuse or improvised link can defeat the intended circuit protection.
Technical details
- Complete factory number: N-017-125-3.
- Factory specification: 80A strip fuse N0171253.
- Design: flat fuse link with open-ended mounting slots.
- Quantity supplied: one individual strip fuse.
This individual fuse is separate from the holder, cover and mounting hardware. It is not interchangeable with the blade fuses used elsewhere in the electrical system. Select by exact factory number, circuit rating and holder arrangement.
Common reasons to replace
- Electrical testing confirms that the original fuse link has opened.
- The fuse or mounting ends are damaged.
- Corrosion or overheating has affected the fuse connection.
- The original correct fuse is missing or has been replaced by an unsuitable link.
Find and correct the cause of an opened or overheated fuse before replacement. Inspect the holder, terminals and related wiring; damaged connections may require additional repair. Never bridge the fuse or increase its current rating.
Vehicle fitment
The listed vehicle must use the original assigned 80A strip-fuse position. Vehicle fitment alone does not identify every circuit or authorize changing another fuse position to 80A.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen EuroVan | 1993 | 2.5L gasoline five-cylinder | T4 van; original 80A strip-fuse holder | Assigned N0171253 80A strip-fuse position only; not the blade fuses in the central fuse panel. Match circuit rating and holder. |
Installation guidance
Follow the vehicle-specific electrical isolation and fuse service procedure. Install the correct fuse in a sound holder, use the prescribed connection hardware and tightening torque and replace any required protective cover.
Verify the protected circuit operates normally and inspect the connection for abnormal heating. If the new fuse opens again, diagnose the circuit before further replacement.
Ordering information
One individual genuine 80A strip fuse. Holder, cover and mounting hardware are separate. Confirm VIN and original fuse number and rating.