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- Fig. 1 Engine compartment, left-hand side: Fuse cover
- Fig. 2 Area near steering column on LHD Audi A3: Cover
To see whether a fuse has blown, check whether the metal strip has melted.
Fuses in Audi A3 interior
Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment.
Refer to the following tables to identify the fuse for the failed component ►Link.
LHD Audi A3s: Remove the cover (marked with the letters "AIRBAG") Fig. 2. Start at the bottom right corner -arrow-.
RHD Audi A3s: Reach into the recess provided and remove the cover Fig. 3.
Take the plastic clip from inside the fuse cover in the engine compartment Fig. 1.
Use the plastic clip to pull out the fuse.
Blown fuses should always be replaced with a fuse of the same rating.
Replace the cover.
Fuses in engine compartment
Switch off the ignition and the failed component.
Refer to the following tables to identify the fuse for the failed component ►Link.
Release the fuse cover Fig. 1.
Take the plastic clip from inside the fuse cover Fig. 1.
Use the plastic clip to pull out the fuse.
Blown fuses should always be replaced with a fuse of the same rating.
Refit the cover.
The various electrical circuits are protected by fuses. The fuses are located behind a cover below the steering wheel and on the left side of the engine compartment.
Colour coding for fuses
| Colour |
Rating
in amperes |
|---|---|
| black |
1 |
| purple |
3 |
| light brown |
5 |
| brown |
7.5 |
| red |
10 |
| blue |
15 |
| yellow |
20 |
| white or transparent |
25 |
| green |
30 |
| orange |
40 |
WARNING!
Never attempt to repair a fuse or replace a blown fuse by fitting a fuse with a higher ampere rating. This could damage the electrical system - risk of fire!
Caution!
If a newly replaced fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical system must be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Note
- Unassigned fuse locations are not shown in the tables below.
- Some of the items of equipment listed in the tables below are only fitted on certain models or are optional extras.