Odds are it is time for fuel pumps and fuel filters.

If it was my vehicle, I would unplug the fuel pumps at the connectors under the rear seats. If new fuses do not blow with the pumps unplugged, then it more evidence that the problem is in the fuel tank.

When you replace the fuel pumps, I would replace both the gas tank caps also. The plastic fuel lines get brittle when old.

Obviously, If the fuses blow when the pumps are unhooked, then you have a wiring harness problem to find and fix.

 

@nickyt thanks so much, you have given me a great place to start. Hopefully its just the pumps and I can swap them out. Need to get those seat belt connectors out in the morning so I can get to those pumps.

 

Fixing 2004-2010 Volkswagen Touareg Touareg Gas Leak (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)

My 2005 Touareg had a gas smell from the outside - near the driver's side rear door. This guide is a walk through while I try to resolve the issue.

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Did you ever figure out the problem. I have one that was sitting for a year. Ran fine then when I charged the battery and tried to start it the fuses kept getting blown.