The third-generation Audi A8 and S8 (chassis codes D4/4H) , Audi’s flagship luxury sedan and its high-performance counterpart, was produced from 2010 to 2017 . Renowned for its sophisticated design, advanced technology, and powerful performance, this generation of the A8 and S8 solidified Audi’s position in the premium luxury sedan market.
In this article, you will find detailed fuse box diagrams for Audi A8 and S8 models produced in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 to 2017 . These diagrams provide valuable insights into the vehicle’s electrical systems, helping owners and technicians understand the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout). This knowledge is essential for troubleshooting electrical issues, performing maintenance, or carrying out necessary repairs.
This guide serves as a practical resource for understanding the electrical system of the third-generation Audi A8 and S8, ensuring that owners have the knowledge needed to maintain the reliability, functionality, and performance of these luxurious and high-performance sedans.
The cigar lighter / power outlet fuses in the Audi A8/S8 are fuse No.3 and fuse No.6 located in the Luggage Compartment .
Passenger compartment fuse box #1 (left-side)
Fuse Box Location
It is located on the left side of the instrument panel, behind the cover.
Fuse box diagram
Assignment of the fuses in the Instrument panel (left-side)
№ A Equipment B1 5 Headlight control switch B2 5 Emergency start coil (key identification) B3 7.5 Rear door control module (driver’s side) B5 15 Horn B6 7.5 Interior lights (headliner) B8 7.5 Steering column lever, multifunction steering wheel controls, steering wheel heating B10 5 Power steering column adjustment B11 7.5 Driver door control module B12 10 Diagnostic connector, light/rain sensor B14 25 Power steering column adjustment B15 20 Power steering, AC compressor B16 15 Brake booster C1 30 Front seat heating C2 30 Windshield wiper C3 30 Front exterior lighting C4 20 Sun roof C5 30 Driver power window C6 15 Driver seat (pneumatic) C7 20 Panoramic sunroof C8 35 Dynamic steering C9 30 Front exterior lighting C10 35 Windshield/headlight washer system C11 30 Rear power window (driver’s side) C12 40 Panoramic sunroof
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Passenger compartment fuse box #2 (right-side)
Fuse Box Location
It is located on the right side of the instrument panel, behind the cover.
Fuse box diagram
Assignment of the fuses in the Instrument panel (right-side)
№ A Equipment B1 5 Anti-theft alarm system B2 15 Transmission control module B3 40 Front climate control fan B4 35 Engine supply B5 B6 5 Engine control module B7 7.5 Front passenger door control module B8 30 Front passenger power window B9 10 ESC control module B10 25 ESC control module B11 30 Right rear power window B12 15 Front passenger seat (pneumatics)
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Fuse Box in the luggage compartment
Fuse Box Location
It is located in the right side in the luggage compartment, behind the trim panel.
Fuse box diagram
Assignment of the fuses in the Luggage compartment
№ A Equipment A1 5 button, data logger, diagnostic connector, BCM-1, adaptive lighting system A2 5 Networking gateway A3 5 Adaptive air suspension A4 5 Parking system A5 5 Steering column lever A6 5 Suspension control system sensor A7 5 Belt tensioners, airbag control module A8 5 Heated washer fluid nozzles, HomeLink (garage door opener), night vision system control module, sport differential, ionizer A9 5 Electromechanical parking brake control module A10 5 Rear seat heating, cooler, interior rearview mirror A11 5 Dynamic steering A12 5 Selector lever, BCM-2 A13 5 Audi side assist A14 5 Engine control module A15 40 Starter A16 10/5 Left headlight/ Headlight range control system B1 25 Left reversible belttensioner B2 25 Right reversible belt tensioner B3 5 Starter diagnosis B4 7.5 DC/DC converter B5 7.5 Adaptive cruise control B6 10 Right headlight (headlight with adaptive light) B7 5 ESC control module B8 5 Sound actuator, AEM control module B9 10 Adaptive cruise control B10 5 Transmission control module B11 5 Climate control system sensors C1 5 Electromechanical parking brake C2 5 Suspension control system sensor C3 7.5 Riqht rear door control module C4 5 Smart modul tank C5 15 Front climate control system controls C6 10 Rear climate control system controls C7 5 Networking gateway C8 15 Cooler C9 5 Interface for special functions C10 5 Cell phone adapter, Bluetooth handset C11 15 AEM control module C12 10 Selector lever C13 10 Ambient lighting C14 20 Rear exterior lighting C15 25 Fuel pump C16 30 Electromechanical parking brake D3 20 Rear sockets D5 15 Adaptive air suspension D6 25 115-V socket D7 30 Electromechanical parking brake D8 25 Rear seat heating D9 20 Rear exterior lighting D10 20 Rear climate control system blower D11 20 Rear sun shade, closing aid, luggage compartment lock, keyless go/entry, fuel filler door D12 30 Luggage compartment lid control module E1 5 Rear seat adjustment buttons E3 7.5 Left rear seat (pneumatics) E5 20 Trailer hitch control module E6 30 Left rear seat E7 30 Right rear seat E8 20 Trailer hitch control module E9 15 Trailer hitch control module E10 7.5 Right rear seat (pneumatics) F1 30 Radio receiver/sound amplifier F2 30 Sound amplifier F3 10 Rear Seat Entertainment, radio receiver/sound amplifier F5 5 Automatic dimming interior rearview mirror F6 5 DVD changer F7 5 TV tuner F8 7.5 MMI unit/drives F9 5 Instrument cluster, analog clock F10 5 MMI Display F11 7.5 Radio receiver F12 5 Rearview camera (parking aid), Top view
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