Audi A3  Self-help  Fuses and bulbs  Fuses
To see whether a fuse has blown, check whether the metal strip has melted.
Fuses in vehicle interior
Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment.
Refer to the following tables to identify the fuse for the failed component Link.
LHD vehicles: Remove the cover (marked with the letters "AIRBAG") Fig. 2. Start at the bottom right corner -arrow-.
RHD vehicles: 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.

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