Audi Q5: Fuses
Replacing fuses
A fuse that has blown will have metal strips that
have burned through.
Fig. 223 Left side of the cockpit: cover
The fuses are located at the front left and right of
the cockpit and behind the trim on the right side
of the luggage compartment.
- Switch the ignition and all electrical equipment
off.
- Check the following table to see which fuse belongs
to the equipment.
- Remove the appropriate cover.
- Remove the colored plastic clip from the fuse
panel, if necessary > fig. 224. You
can dispose of the plastic clip.
- Remove the clamp from the rear side of the
cover > fig. 223.
- Remove the fuse using the clamp.
- Replace the blown fuse only with an identical
new one.
- Install the cover.
Fuse color identification
WARNING
Do not repair fuses and never replace a blown
fuse with one that has a higher amp rating.
This can cause damage to the electrical system
and a fire.
Note
If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you
have installed it, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
Tips
- The following table does not list fuse locations
that are not used.
- Some of the equipment listed in the following
tables applies only to certain model versions
or certain optional equipment.
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Fig. 224 Left side of the cockpit: fuse panel with plastic
clip
Fuse panel A (black)
Dynamic steering
ESC control module
А/С system pressure sensor, electromechanical
parking brake, HomeLink,
Fig. 225 Right side of the cockpit: fuse panel with plastic
clip
Fuse panel A (black)
Steering column switch module
Terminal 15 diagnostic connector
Gateway (Databus diagnostic interface)
Auxi
Replacing light bulbs
For your safety, we recommend that you have
your authorized Audi dealer replace burned out
bulbs for you.
It is becoming increasingly more and more difficult
to replace vehicle l
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in the
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Remove ignition key.
- Remove the side cover from the instrument panel on the
driver side. Refer to
→ Chapter "Instrument Panel Side Cover, Removing a