In this article, we focus on the first-generation Audi Q5 (chassis code 8R) , a versatile and luxurious compact SUV produced from 2008 to 2017 . Renowned for its premium build quality, advanced features, and smooth performance, the first-generation Q5 quickly became a popular choice in the luxury SUV market.
Here, you will find detailed fuse box diagrams for Audi Q5 models produced in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 . These diagrams provide critical information about the vehicle’s electrical systems, helping owners and technicians understand the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout). This knowledge is essential for diagnosing electrical issues, performing routine maintenance, or carrying out necessary repairs.
This guide serves as a practical resource for understanding the electrical system of the first-generation Audi Q5, ensuring that owners have the tools and knowledge needed to maintain the functionality, reliability, and performance of this luxury SUV.
The fuses for the cigar lighter/power outlet in the Audi Q5 are:
Fuse D1 (Rear center console outlet)Fuse D2 (Center console front outlet)Fuse D3 (Luggage compartment outlet)Fuse D4 (Cigarette lighter)
These are located in the Luggage Compartment for models from 2008-2012 .
For models from 2013-2017 , the relevant fuse is C2 in the Luggage Compartment .
It is located on the left side of the instrument panel, behind the cover.
It is located on the right side of the instrument panel, behind the cover.
It is located in the right side of the luggage compartment, behind the side panel.
Assignment of the fuses in the Instrument panel (left-side, 2008-2012)
№ Equipment A A1 Dynamic steering 5 A3 Homelink 5 A5 Climate control 5 A6 Right headlight range adjustment 5 A7 Left headlight range adjustment 5 A8 Vehicle electrical system controls module 1 5 A9 Adaptive cruise control 5 A10 Shift gate 5 A11 Heater washer flu id nozzles 5 A12 Climate control 5 A13 Cell phone prep 5 A14 Airbag 5 A15 Terminal 15 25 A16 Terminal 15 engine 40 B1 Automatic dimming interiorrearview mirror 5 B2 Clutch sensor 5 B3 Fuel pump 25 B5 Left seat heating 30 B6 Electronic Stabilization Program 10 B7 Horn 25 B8 Left door window regulator motor 30 B9 Wiper motor 30 B10 Electronic Stabilization Program 25 B11 Left doors 15 B12 Rain and light sensor 5 C3 Lumbar support 10 C4 Dynamic steering 35 C5 Climatized cupholder 10 C6 Vehicle electrical system control module 1 35 C7 Vehicle electrical system control module 1 20 C8 Vehicle electrical system control module 1 30 C9 Panorama sunroof 20 C10 Vehicle electrical system control module 1 30 C11 Panorama sunroof shade 20 C12 Convenience electronics 5
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Assignment of the fuses in the Instrument panel (right-side, 2008-2012)
№ Equipment A A5 Steering column switch module 5 A6 Electronic Stabilization Program 5 A7 Terminal 15 diagnostic connector 5 A8 Gateway 5 B1 CD /DVD player 5 B2 Audi drive select switch module 5 B3 MMI/Radio 7.5 B4 Instrument cluster 5 B5 Gateway 5 B6 Ignition lock 5 B7 Rotary light switch 5 B8 Climate control system blower 40 B9 Steering column lock 5 B10 Climate control 10 B11 Terminal 30 diagnostic connector 10 B12 Steering column switch module 5
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Assignment of the fuses in the Luggage compartment (2008-2012)
№ Equipment A B1 Luggage compartment lid control module 30 B5 Electromechanical parking brake 5 B6 Electronic damping control 15 B7 Electromechanical parking brake 30 B8 Vehicle electrical system control module 2 30 B10 Vehicle electrical system control module 2 30 B11 Vehicle electrical system control module 20 B12 Terminal 30 5 C1 Luggage compartment lid control module 30 C2 Right front seat heating 15 C3 DCDC converter path 1 40 C4 DCDC converter path 2 40 C7 Electromechanical parking brake 30 C9 Right door control module 30 C11 Right door control module 15 D1 Rear center console outlet 15 D2 Center console front outlet/ climatized cupholder 15 D3 Luggage compartment outlet 15 D4 Cigarette lighter 15 D7 Parking system 7.5 D8 Rear wiper 15 D9 Electromechanical parking brake switch 5 D10 Audi side assist 5 D12 Terminal 15 control modules 5 E3 DSP amp lifier, radio 30 E4 MMI 7.5 E5 Radio/navigat ion/cell phone prep 5 E6 Rearview camera 5 E7 cell phone prep 5
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Assignment of the fuses in the Instrument panel (left-side, 2013-2017)
№ Electric equipment Ampere rattings [A] A1 Dynamic steering 5 A2 Electronic Stabilization Control (module) 5 A3 A/C system pressure sensor, electromechanical parking brake, Homelink, automatic dimming interior rear view mirror, air quality/outside air sensor, Electronic Stabilization Control (button) 5 A4 — — A5 Sound actuator 5 A6 Headlight range control/head light (cornering light) 5/7,5 A7 Headlight (cornering light) 7,5 A8 Control modules (electromechanical parking brake, shock absorber, quattro sport), DCDC converter 5 A9 Adaptive cruise control 5 A10 Shift gate/clutch sensor 5 A11 Side assist 5 A12 Headlight range control, parking system 5 A13 Airbag 5 A14 Rear wiper (allroad) 15 A15 Auxiliary fuse (instrument panel) 10 A16 Auxiliary fuse terminal 15 (engine area) 40 B1 — — B2 Brake light sensor 5 B3 Fuel pump 25 B4 Clutch sensor 5 B5 Left seat heating with/without seat ventilation 15/30 B6 Electronic Stabilization Control (electric) 5 B7 Horn 15 B8 Front left door (window regulator, central locking, mirror, switch, lighting) 30 B9 Windshield wiper motor 30 B10 Electronic Stabilization Control (valves) 25 B11 Two-door models: rear left window regulator, Four-door models: rear left door (window regulator, central locking, switch, lighting) 30 B12 Rain and light sensor 5 C1 — — C2 — — C3 Lumbar support 10 C4 Dynamic steering 35 C5 — — C6 Windshield washer system, headlight washer system 35 C7 Vehicle electrical system control module 1 20 C8 Vehicle electrical system control module 1 30 C9 sunroof 20 C10 Vehicle electrical system control module 1 30 C11 sun shade motor 20 C12 Anti-theft alarm warning system 5
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Assignment of the fuses in the Instrument panel (right-side, 2013-2017)
№ Electric equipment Ampere rattings [A] A1 — — A2 — — A3 — — A4 — — A5 Steering column switch module 5 A6 — — A7 Terminal 15 diagnostic connector 5 A8 Gateway (Databus diagnostic interface) 5 A9 Supplementary heater 5 A10 — — A11 — — A12 — — B1 CD-/DVD player 5 B2 Wi-Fi 5 B3 MMI/Radio 5/20 B4 Instrument cluster 5 B5 Gateway (instrument cluster control module) 5 B6 Ignition lock 5 B7 Light switch 5 B8 Climate control system blower 40 B9 Steering column lock 5 B10 Climate control system 10 B11 Terminal 30 diagnostic connector 10 B12 Steering column switch module 5
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Assignment of the fuses in the Luggage compartment (2013-2017)
№ Electric equipment Ampere rattings [A] A1 A2 — A3 — A4 — B1 Luggage compartment lid control module 30 B2 Trailer control module 15 B3 Trailer control module 20 B4 Trailer control module 20 B5 Electromechanical parking brake 5 B6 Electronic damping control 15 B7 Electromechanical parking brake 30 B8 Rear exterior lighting 30 B9 Quattro Sport 35 B10 Rear exterior lighting 30 B11 Central locking 20 B12 Terminal 30 5 C1 Luggage compartment lid control module 30 C2 12-volt socket, cigarette lighter 20 C3 DC DC converter path 1 40 C4 DCDC converter path 2, DSP amplifier, radio 40 C5 — — C6 — — C7 Electromechanical parking brake 30 C8 — — C9 Right front door (window regulator, central locking, mirror, switch, lighting) 30 C10 — — C11 rear right door (window regulator, central locking, switch , lighting) 30 C12 Cell phone prep 5 E1 Right front seat heating 15 E2 Automatic dimming rearview mirror 5 E3 Instrument panel terminal 30 30 E4 MMI 7,5 E5 Radio 5 E6 Rear view camera 5 E7 Rear window heater (allroad) 30 E8 Rear Seat Entertainment 5 E9 — — E10 — — E11 — — E12 — —
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