Audi A3 (8P) | 2008-2012 | Fuse Box Diagrams and Locations
The facelifted second-generation Audi A3 and S3 (chassis code 8P), Audi’s popular compact luxury car and its high-performance variant, was produced from 2008 to 2012. This updated version brought enhanced styling, advanced features, and improved performance, maintaining its appeal in the premium compact car market.
In this article, you will find fuse box diagrams for Audi A3 and S3 models produced in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012. These diagrams provide critical information about the fuse layout and relay assignments, essential for troubleshooting and maintaining the vehicle’s electrical systems.
What’s Covered:
Fuse Box Diagrams: Detailed visuals for easy identification of fuses.
Fuse Panel Locations: Instructions on where to locate the fuse panels inside the car.
Fuse Assignments: Comprehensive details about the role of each fuse and relay to simplify troubleshooting and repairs.
Whether you’re a DIY car enthusiast or a professional technician, this guide is designed to help you maintain the functionality of your Audi A3/S3 (8P) with ease. From replacing blown fuses to diagnosing electrical issues, this resource equips you with the knowledge to keep your vehicle running smoothly.
Optimize the performance of your Audi A3/S3 (8P) with this in-depth fuse box guide!
The cigar lighter / power outlet fuses in the Audi A3/S3 are as follows:
Fuse No.24: Cigarette Lighter.
Fuse No.26: Power Outlet in the Luggage Compartment.
Both are located in the Instrument Panel Fuse Box.
All Wheel Drive, automatic transmission, control module for CAN data transfer (gateway), electromechanical steering, shift gate automatic transmission, engine relay, fuel tank control unit, engine control unit, brakes control (ABS), Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASRI, brake light switch
10
3
Airbag
5
4
Air-conditioning (pressure sensor, air quality sensor), button for Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASRI, oil level sensor (WIVI, back-up light switch, front seat heating, Seat-occupancy recognition (on USA vehicles), navigation, garage door opener, automatic mirror dimming, Heated windshield washer nozzles,air conditioning (control module
5
5
AFS headlights (left side)
5
6
AFS headlights (right side)
5
7
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8
—
—
9
—
—
10
—
—
11
—
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12
Central locking (front doors)
10
13
Central locking (rear doors), convenience electronics (control module)
Automatic transmission, control module for CAN data transfer (gateway), electro -mechanical steering, shift gate automatic transmission engine relay, fuel tank control unit, engine control unit, brakes control (ABS), Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), Anti -Slip Regulation (ASR), brake light switch
10
3
Airbag
5
4
Air-conditioning (pressure sensor, air quality sensor), button for Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASRI, oil level sensor (WIVI, back-up light switch, front seat heating, Seat-occupancy recognition (on USA vehicles), navigation, garage door opener, automatic mirror dimming, Heated windshield washer nozzles,air conditioning (control module
5
5
AFS headlights (left side)
5
6
AFS headlights (right side)
5
7
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—
8
—
—
9
—
—
10
—
—
11
—
—
12
Central locking (front doors)
10
13
Central locking (rear doors)
10
14
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) (control module), shift gate automatic transmission
Automatic transmission, control module for CAN data transfer (gateway), electro -mechanical steering, shift gate automatic transmission engine relay, fuel tank control unit, engine control unit, brakes control (ABS), Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), Anti -Slip Regulation (ASR)
10
3
Airbag
5
4
Air-conditioning (pressure sensor, air quality sensor), button for Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), Anti-Slip Regulat ion (ASR), tire pressure monitor display, oil level sensor, back-up switch, front seat heating , parking aid, seat -occupancy recognition (on USA vehicles), garage door opener, automatic mirror dimming, headlight assistant, heated windshield washer nozzles, air conditioning (control module)
5
5
AFS headlights (left side)
5
6
AFS headlights (right side)
5
7
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—
8
—
—
9
Navigation system, radio system
15
10
Digital radio, cell phone, TV equipment
7,5
11
Automatic mirror dimming, headlight assistant
10
12
Central locking (front doors)
10
13
Central locking (rear doors)
10
14
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) (control module), shift gate automatic transmission
Automatic transmission, control module for CAN data transfer (gateway), electro -mechanical steering, shift gate automatic transmission engine relay, fuel tank control unit, engine control unit, brakes control (ABS), Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), Anti -Slip Regulation (ASR)
10
3
Airbag
5
4
Air-conditioning (pressure sensor, air quality sensor), button for Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), Anti-Slip Regulat ion (ASR), tire pressure monitor display, oil level sensor, back-up switch, front seat heating , parking aid, seat -occupancy recognition (on USA vehicles), garage door opener, automatic mirror dimming, headlight assistant, heated windshield washer nozzles, air conditioning (control module)
5
5
AFS headlights (left side)
5
6
AFS headlights (right side)
5
7
—
—
8
—
—
9
Navigation system, radio system
15
10
Digital radio, cell phone, TV equipment
7,5
11
Automatic mirror dimming, headlight assistant
10
12
Central locking (front doors)
10
13
Central locking (rear doors)
10
14
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) (control module), shift gate automatic transmission
Assignment of the fuses in the Instrument panel (2012)
Number
Equipment
Ampere rating [A]
1
ManuaI head light beam adjustment, automat ic headlight beam adjustment, AFS 1 control module, engine components, light switch (switch lighting/illumination), diagnosis socket
10
2
Automatic transmission, control module for CAN data transfer (gateway), electromechanical steering, shift gate automatic transmission, fuel tank control unit, engine control unit, brakes control (ABS), Electronic Stabili zation Program (ESP), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
10
3
Airbag
5
4
Air-conditioning (pressure sensor, air quality sensor), button for Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), AntiSlip Regulat ion (ASR), tire pressure monitor display, oil level senso r, back-up light switch, front se at heating, parking a id, seat-occupancy recognition (on USA vehi cles), garage door opener, automatic mirror dimming, headlight assistant, heated windshield washer nozzles, air conditioning (control module)
5
5
AFS headlights (left side)
5
6
AFS headlights (right side)
5
7
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—
8
Instrument cluster
5
9
Navigation system, radio system
15
10
Digital radio, cell phone, TV equipment
7,5
11
Automatic mirror dimming, headlight assistant
10
12
Central locking (front doors)
10
13
Central locking (rear doors)
10
14
Electronic Stabilizati on Program (ESP) (control module), shift gate automatic transmission