Instruction book Audi A3 Version Year 2017
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Audi A3 Self-help Fuses and bulbs Fuses
To see whether a fuse has blown, check whether the metal strip has melted.
Fig. 342 -1- Steering column area (LHD vehicles): cover, -2- Glove box (RHD vehicles): cover
Fig. 342 -1- Steering column area (LHD vehicles): cover, -2- Glove box (RHD vehicles): cover
Fig. 343 -3- Engine compartment (left side): Fuse cover
Fig. 343 -3- Engine compartment (left side): Fuse cover
The fuses are located behind a cover in the steering column area (on LHD vehicles) -1- Fig. 342 or behind a cover in the glove box (on RHD vehicles) -2-. Further fuses are located beneath a cover in the engine compartment (left side) -3- Fig. 343.
Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment.
Refer to the following tables to identify the fuse for the failed component link.
Remove the appropriate cover.
Take the plastic clip from inside the fuse cover in the engine compartment Fig. 343.
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 again.
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.
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