Audi A3 8P (2003-2013) – fuse box

Audi A3 8P (2003-2013) – fuse box diagram

Year of production: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013.

The cigarette lighter fuse (power socket) on the Audi A3 8P (2003-2013) is fuse 24 in the fuse box on the dashboard.

The Audi A3 8P (2003-2013) has 2 fuse slots. One is on the driver’s side of the dashboard and the other is in the engine compartment.

 Driver’s side fuse box on dashboard

To access the fuse box located on the driver’s side of the dashboard, open the driver’s door and remove the fuse cover from the dashboard using the ignition key or a screwdriver.

Audi A3 8P fuse box diagram – driver’s side in dashboard

Number Description Amperes [A]
1 Engine components (I);

Manual adjustment of headlights;

Automatic light adjustment;

AFS control module;

Engine components (II);

Light switch (light switch);

Diagnostic socket.

10
2 All-wheel drive;

Automatic Transmission;

CAN data transmission control module (gateway);

Electromechanical control;

Automatic gearbox with shift gate;

Engine relay;

Fuel tank controller;

Motor controller;

Brake control (ABS);

Electronic Stability Program (ESP);

Anti-skid regulation (ASRL)

Brake light switch.

10
3 Airbag 5
4 Air conditioning (pressure sensor, air quality sensor);

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) button;

Anti-skid regulation (ASRI);

Oil Level Sensor (WIV);

Reverse light switch;

Front seat heating;

Seat occupancy recognition;

Navigation;

Garage door opening;

Automatic dimming mirrors;

Heated windscreen washer nozzles;

Air conditioning (control module).

5
5 AFS headlamps (left side) 5
6 AFS headlights (right side) 5
7
8
9
10
11
12 Central locking (front door) 10
13 Central locking (rear door);

Convenient electronics (control module).

10
14 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (Control Unit);

Automatic gearbox (control module,

automatic gearbox with shift gate)

10
15 Interior lighting;Reading lamps. 10
16 Diagnostic connector;Rain sensor;

Air conditioning (control module).

10
17 Theft Alert System 5
18 Diag starter 5
19
20
21
22 Air conditioning (blower) 40
23 Windshield on the driver’s side 30
24 Lighter 20
25 Rear window defogger 30
26 Electric socket in the luggage compartment 20
27 Fuel tank control module;

Fuel pump.

15
28 Electric window – rear 30
29
30 Automatic gearbox 20
31 Automatic gearbox (vacuum pump) 20
32
33 Sliding / lifting roof 20
34
35
36 Lumbar support 10
37 Heated front seats 20
38 Passenger’s side windshield 30
39
40 Heating (blower) 40
41 Rear window wiper 15
42 Windshield wiper (washer pump) 15
43 Convenient electronics (control module) 20
44 Trailer control module 20
45 Trailer control module 15
46
47 Mobile phone package (VDA interface) 5
48
49
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2- Fuse box in engine compartment – left side

To access the fuse box located in the engine compartment, unlock the fuse cover, push the two sliders forward.

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Audi A3 8P Fuse Box Diagram – Engine Compartment – Left Side
Check your car’s fuse system, there are two different layouts. Check the fuse arrangement with the fuse panel cover removed.
Some of the listed features are optional or only available on certain model configurations.


Variant (1) with 30 plug-in fuses

Number Description Amperes [A]
F1
F2 Steering electronics 5
F3 Battery voltage 5
F4 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Valves 30
F5 Transmission control module 15
F6 Instrument cluster module 5
F7 Transmission control module 30
F8 Navigation system;

Radio system.

15
25
F9 Navigation system;

Digital radio;

Mobile phone;

Television equipment.

5
F10 Engine control module;

Main relay.

5
10
F11
F12 Control module for CAN data transmission (gateway) 5
F13 Engine control module 15
25
F14 Ignition coils 20
F15 Tank diagnostics;

Oxygen sensor.

10
15
F 16 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump 30
F17 Horn 15
F18 Sound amplifier 30
F19 Windshield wiper system 30
F20 Volume regulating valve 20
F21 Oxygen sensor 10
F22 Clutch pedal switch;

Brake light switch.

5
F23 Engine relays, engine components 5
10
15
F24 Engine components 10
F25 Right-hand lighting (electrical control unit) 30
F26 Left-hand lighting (electrical control) 30
F27 Secondary air pump 40
F28 Inal power relay terminal 15 40
F29 Arrangement of fuses in the left-hand instrument panel(special equipment). 50
F30 Power relay terminal 75 50

Version (2) with 54 plug-in fuses

Number Description Amperes [A]
F1 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump 30
F2 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump 30
F3
F4 Battery voltage 5
F5 Horn 15
F6 Volume control valve;Fuel pump. 15
F7
F8
F9 Engine components 10
F10 Fuel tank control;

Mass air flow sensor.

10
F11 Oxygen sensors in front of the catalytic converter 10
F12 Oxygen sensors, behind the catalytic converter 10
F13 Automatic gearbox 15
F14
F15 Water return pump 10
F 16 Steering electronics 5
F17 Instrument cluster module 5
F18 Sound amplifier 30
F19 Navigation system, radio system 15
25
F20 Navigation system;

Digital radio;

Mobile phone;

Television equipment.

5
F21
F22
F23 Engine control module, main relay 10
F24 Control module for CAN data transmission (gateway) 5
F25
F26
F27
F28 Engine control module 15
F29 Engine relays, mechanical components 5
F30
F31 Windshield wiper system 30
F32
F33
F34
F35
F36
F37
F38 Engine components 10
F39 Clutch pedal switch;

Brake light switch.

5
F40 Ignition coils
F41
F42 Engine power relay 5
F43 Ignition coils 30
F44
F45
F46
F47 Left-hand lighting (electrical control unit) 30
F48 Right-hand lighting (electrical control unit 30
F49 Mains relay terminal l 15 40
F50
F51 Secondary air pump 40
F52 Power relay terminal 75 50
F53 Arrangement of fuses in the left-hand instrument panel(special equipment). 50
F54
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This applies to models:

2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 – Audi A3 8P Petrol (1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 TFSI, 3.2 V6) and Diesel (1.6, 1.9 and 2.0 TDI), S3.

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