The fifth-generation Audi A6 and S6 (chassis codes C8/4K) , Audi’s premium mid-size luxury sedan and its high-performance variant, has been available from 2018 to the present . Known for its cutting-edge technology, refined design, and dynamic performance, the A6 and S6 continue to set benchmarks in the luxury sedan market.
In this article, you will find detailed fuse box diagrams for Audi A6 and S6 models produced in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 . These diagrams provide crucial insights into the vehicle’s electrical systems, helping owners and technicians understand the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout). This information is essential for diagnosing electrical issues, performing maintenance, or addressing necessary repairs.
This guide serves as an indispensable resource for understanding the electrical system of the fifth-generation Audi A6 and S6, ensuring that owners have the knowledge and tools needed to maintain the reliability, functionality, and performance of these luxurious and innovative sedans.
Fuse Box Location
Passenger Compartment
In the cabin, there are two fuse blocks.
The first is on the left front side of the cockpit.
And the second is in the driver’s footrest on left-hand drive vehicles, or behind the lid on front passenger footwell on right-hand drive vehicles.
Luggage Compartment
The fuses are under the lid in the trunk floor.
Fuse Box Diagrams
Cockpit fuse panel
Assignment of the fuses on the left side of the dashboard
№ Description Fuse panel A (black) A2 Steering column adjustment A3 CD/DVD player A4 Steering column electronics A5 Light switch, switch panels A6 Volume control A7 Instrument cluster A8 Front MMI (Upper/lower) display A9 Steering wheel heating Fuse panel B (brown) B2 MMI Infotainment system control module B3 2018-2021: Audi music interface from 2022: Audi music interface, USB connection B4 Head-up display B5 Climate control system, fragrance system, ionizer B9 Steering column lock
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Footwell fuse panel
The fuse assignment “C” and “D” is in the opposite order on right-hand drive vehicles.
Assignment of the fuses in the footwell
№ Description Fuse panel A (black) A1 2018-2019: Not Used; from 2020: Catalytic converter heating A2 Engine components A3 Engine components A4 Engine components A5 Brake light sensor A6 2018-2019: Engine components; 2020-2021: Engine valves from 2022: Engine valves, camshaft adjustment A7 Engine components A8 Engine components A9 2018-2020: Engine components from 2021: Engine components, 48 V water pump, 48 V drivetrain generator A10 Oil pressure sensor, oil temperature sensor A11 2018-2019: Engine start; 2020: Engine components from 2021: Engine components, 48 V water pump, 48 V drivetrain generator, 12 V drivetrain generator A12 2018-2020: Engine components from 2021: Engine valves, engine mount A13 Radiator fan A14 2018-2019: Engine control module; from 2020: Engine control module, fuel injectors A15 2018-2020: Engine sensors from 2021: Engine sensors, ignition coils, oxygen sensors A16 Fuel pump Fuse panel B (red) B1 Anti-theft alarm system B2 Engine control module B3 Left front lumbar support B5 Horn B6 Parking brake B7 Gateway control module (diagnosis) B8 2018-2019: Interior headliner lights; from 2020: Roof electronics control module B9 Driver assist systems control module B10 Airbag control module B11 2018-2019: Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC); from 2020: Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) B12 Diagnostic connector, light/rain sensor B13 Climate control system B14 Right front door control module B15 Climate control system compressor, body electronics B16 2018-2019: Auxiliary battery control module; from 2020: Auxiliary battery control module, brake system pressure reservoir Fuse panel C (red) C1 Engine ignition coils C3 2018-2019: Not Used; from 2020: High-voltage heating, compressor C5 Engine mount C6 Automatic transmission C7 Instrument panel C8 Climate control system fresh air blower C9 Windshield wiper control module C10 Dynamic steering C11 Engine start C12 2018-2019: Not Used; 2020: Automatic transmission from 2021: Automatic transmission fluid pump Fuse panel D (black) D1 Front seat heating D2 Windshield wipers D3 Left headlight electronics D4 Panoramic glass roof D5 Left front door control module D6 Sockets D7 Right rear door control module D8 All-wheel drive control module (quattro) D9 Right headlight electronics D10 Windshield washer system/headlight washer system D11 Left rear door control module D12 Parking heater Fuse panel E (brown) E1 2018-2019: Seat ventilation, seat heating, rearview mirror, climate control system, rear climate control system controls; from 2020: Seat ventilation, seat electronics, rearview mirror, rear climate control panel, diagnostic connector, traffic information antenna (TMC) E2 2018-2019: Climate control system; from 2020: Vehicle electrical system control module, gateway control module E3 Sound actuator/exhaust sound tuning E4 Transmission heating valve E5 Engine start E7 from 2021: Active accelerator pedal E8 2018-2019: Night vision assist; from 2020: Night vision assist, active roll stabilization E9 2018-2019: Adaptive cruise assist; from 2020: Adaptive cruise assist, front radar E11 Intersection assistant, driver assist systems
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Luggage Compartment Fuse Box
Assignment of the fuses in the trunk
№ Description Fuse panel A (black) A1 from 2021: Thermal management A3 Passenger’s side rear safety belt tensioner A4 Driver’s side rear safety belt tensioner A5 Air suspension A6 Automatic transmission A7 Rear sliding sunroof, rear spoiler A8 Rear seat heating A9 2018-2019: Central locking, tail lights; 2020: Left tail light from 2021: Convenience system control module, left tail light A10 Front belt tensioner on driver’s side A11 2018-2019: Central locking, rear blind; 2020: Luggage compartment lid central locking, fuel filler door, luggage compartment cover from 2021: Luggage compartment lid central locking, fuel filler door, sunshade, luggage compartment cover A12 Luggage compartment lid control module Fuse panel B (red) B1 2018-2019: Not Used; from 2020: Suspension stabilization control module B2 2018-2019: Not Used; from 2020: Service disconnect switch B4 2018-2019: Not Used; 2020: Electric motor from 2021: Electric drive system, power electronics B5 2018-2020: Brake system from 2021: Brake system, brake booster B6 2018-2019: Not Used; from 2020: High-voltage battery water pump B7 2018-2019: Not Used; 2020: Hybrid remote-controlled interior climate control from 2021: Auxiliary climate control B8 2018-2019: Not Used; 2020: Hybrid A/C compressor from 2021: Climate control system compressor B9 Auxiliary battery control module B10 2018-2019: Not Used; from 2020: Hybrid high-voltage battery B11 2018-2019: Not Used; from 2020: Hybrid charger B14 2018-2019: Not Used; from 2020: Thermomanagement, water pump B15 2018-2019: Not Used; from 2020: Thermomanagement control module B16 2018-2019: Not Used; from 2020: Gateway Fuse panel C (brown) C1 Driver assist systems control module C2 2018-2020: Audi phone box, roof antenna from 2021: Audi phone box C3 2018-2019: Right front lumbar support; 2020-2021: Front seat electronics, right lumbar support from 2022: Right lumbar support C4 Side assist C5 2018-2019: Not Used; 2020-2021: Rear climate control system control panel from 2022: Rear Seat Remote C6 Tire pressure monitoring system C7 Emergency call system C8 2018-2019: Not Used; from 2020: Parking heater radio receiver, fuel tank monitoring C9 Automatic transmission selector lever C10 2018-2019: TV tuner; from 2020: TV tuner, data exchange and telematics control module C11 Vehicle opening/start (NFC) C12 Garage door opener C13 Rearview camera, peripheral cameras C14 Central locking, tail lights C16 Front belt tensioner on front passenger’s side Fuse panel D (black) D1-D16 Not assigned Fuse panel E (red) E2 from 2021: Exterior antenna E3 2018-2019: Exhaust treatment; from 2020: Exhaust treatment, sound actuator, AC socket E4 Rear climate control system control panel E5 2018-2020: Right trailer hitch light from 2021: Right trailer hitch light, right rear seat adjustment E7 2018-2019: Trailer hitch; from 2020: Trailer hitch release E8 2018-2020: Left trailer hitch light from 2021: Left trailer hitch light, right rear seat adjustment E9 2018-2021: Trailer hitch socket from 2022: Trailer hitch socket, high-voltage battery E10 All-wheel drive sport differential E11 Exhaust treatment E12 2018-2019: Not Used; from 2020: 48 V generator
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