Audi A3 / S3 2008-2012 Fuse Layout

audi a3 s3 2008 2012 fuse layout

In this article we consider the second-generation Audi A3 / S3 (8P) after a facelift, produced from 2008 to 2012. Here you will find the Audi A3 and S3 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 fuse box outline, information on the location of the fuse boxes in the car and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout).

The fuses for the cigarette lighter / power socket in the Audi A3 / S3 are fuse №24 (cigarette lighter) and fuse №26 (power socket in the boot) in the instrument panel.

Fuse Box Location

Instrument Panel

The fuse box is located on the left side edge of the instrument panel, behind the cover.

audi a3 s3 2008 2012 fuse layout 1 2024 11 18 13 21 27

Engine Compartment

audi a3 s3 2008 2012 fuse layout 2 2024 11 18 13 21 42

Fuse box diagrams

2008

Instrument panel
audi a3 s3 2008 2012 fuse layout 3 2024 11 18 13 21 51

Assignment of the fuses in the Instrument panel (2008)

NumberEquipmentAmpere rating [A]
1Engine components (I), manual headlight beam adjustment, automatic headlight beam adjustment AFS control module, engine components (II), light switch (switch lighting/illumination), diagnosis socket10
2All 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 switch10
3Airbag5
4Air-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 module5
5AFS headlights (left side)5
6AFS headlights (right side)5
7
8
9
10
11
12Central locking (front doors)10
13Central locking (rear doors), convenience electronics (control module)10
14Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) (control module), automatic transmission (control modulel, shift gate automatic transmission10
15Interior lights, reading lights10
16Diagnostic connector, rain sensor, air conditioning (control module)10
17Anti -theft alarm warning system5
18Diag starter5
19
20
21
22Air conditioning (blower fan)40
23Driver’s side power window, front30
24Cigarette lighter20
25Rear window defogger30
26Power outlet in luggage compartment20
27Fuel tank control module, fuel pump15
28Power window, rear30
29
30Automatic transmission20
31Automatic transmission (vacuum pump)20
32
33Sliding/pop-up roof20
34
35
36Lumbar support10
37Heated seats, front20
38Passenger side power window, front30
39
40Heating (blower fan)40
41Rear window wiper15
42Windshield wiper (washer pump)15
43Convenience electronics (control module)20
44Trailer control module20
45Trailer control module15
46
47Cell phone package (VDA interface)5
48
49

Engine compartment, version with 30 Plug-in Fuses

audi a3 s3 2008 2012 fuse layout 4 2024 11 18 13 21 59

Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment, variant with 30 Plug-in Fuses (2008)

NumberEquipmentAmpere rating [A]
F1
F2Steeling wheel electronics5
F3Battery voltage5
F4Anti -lock brake system (ABS) valves30
F5Transmission control module15
F6Instrument cluster module5
F7Transmission control module30
F8Navigation system, radio system15 / 25
F9Navigation system, digital radio, cell phone, TV equipment5
F10Engine control module, main relay5 / 10
F11
F12Control module for CAN data transfer (gateway)5
F13Engine control module15 / 25
F14Ignition coils20
F15Tank diagnosis, oxygen sensor10 / 15
F16Anti lock brake system (ABS) pump30
F17Horn15
F18Audio amplifier30
F19Front windshield wiper system30
F20Volume regulator valve20
F21Oxygen sensor10
F22Clutch pedal switch, brake light switch5
F23Engine relays, engine components5 / 10 / 15
F24Engine components10
F25Right-side lighting (electrical system control unit)30
F26Left-side light ing (electric system control unit)30
F27Secondary air pump40
F28Power supply relay term inal 1540
F29Fuse assignment in the left-side instrument panel (special equipment)50
F30Power supply relay terminal 7550

Engine compartment, version with 54 Plug-in Fuses

audi a3 s3 2008 2012 fuse layout 5 2024 11 18 13 22 09

Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment, variant with 54 Plug-in Fuses (2008)

NumberEquipmentAmpere rating [A]
F1Anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump30
F2Anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump30
F3
F4Battery voltage5
F5Horn15
F6Volume control valve/fuel pump15
F7
F8
F9Engine components10
F10Fuel tank control, mass air flow sensor10
F11Oxygen sensors, in front of catalytic converter10
F12Oxygen sensors, behind catalytic converter10
F13Automatic transmission15
F14
F15Water return-flow pump10
F16Steer ing wheel electronics5
F17Instrument cluster module5
F18Audio amplifier30
F19Navigation system, radio system15 / 25
F20Navigation system, digital radio, cell phone, TV equipment5
F21
F22
F23Engine control modu le, main relay10
F24Control module for CAN data transfer (gateway)5
F25
F26
F27
F28Engine control module15
F29Engine relays, eng ine components5
F30
F31Front windshield wiper system30
F32
F33
F34
F35
F36
F37
F38Engine components10
F39Clutch pedal switch, brake light switch5
F40Ignition coils
F41
F42Power supply engine relay5
F43Ignition coils30
F44
F45
F46
F47Left-side lighting (electric system control unit)30
F48Right-side light ing (electrical system control unit30
F49Power supply relay termina 11540
F50
F51Secondary air pump40
F52Power supply relay terminal 7550
F53Fuse assignment in the left-side instrument panel (special equipment)50
F54

2009

Instrument panel

audi a3 s3 2008 2012 fuse layout 6 2024 11 18 13 22 17

Assignment of the fuses in the Instrument panel (2009)

NumberEquipmentAmpere rating [A]
1Manual headlight beam adjustment, automatic headlight beam adjustment, AFS control module, engine components, light switch (switch lighting/illumination), diagnosis socket10
2Automatic 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 switch10
3Airbag5
4Air-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 module5
5AFS headlights (left side)5
6AFS headlights (right side)5
7
8
9
10
11
12Central locking (front doors)10
13Central locking (rear doors)10
14Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) (control module), shift gate automatic transmission10
15Interior lights, reading lights10
16Diagnostic connector, rain sensor, air conditioning (control module), tire pressure monitor display (control module)10
17Anti -theft alarm warning system5
18Terminal 155
19All Wheel Drive10
20Magnetic ride5
21
22Blower fan40
23Driver’s side power window, front30
24Power outlet front20
25Rear window defogger30
26Power outlet in luggage compartment20
27Fuel tank control module, fuel pump15
28Power window, rear30
29
30
31Automatic transmission (vacuum pump)20
32Headlight washer system30
33Sliding/pop-up roof20
34
35
36Lumbar support10
37Heated seats, front20
38Passenger side power window, front30
39Special function interface5
40Starter40
41Rear window wiper15
42Windshield wiper (washer pump)15
43Convenience electronics (control module)20
44Trailer control module20
45Trailer control module15
46
47Cell phone package (VDA interface)5
48
49

Engine compartment, version with 30 Plug-in Fuses

audi a3 s3 2008 2012 fuse layout 7 2024 11 18 13 22 26

Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment, variant with 30 Plug-in Fuses (2009)

NumberEquipmentAmpere rating [A]
F1
F2Steeling wheel electronics5
F3Battery voltage5
F4ESP valves, Anti -lock brake system (ABS) valves20 / 30
F5Transmission control module15
F6Steeling wheel electronics, instrument cluster5
F7Transmission control module30
F8Navigation system, radio system15 / 25
F9Navigation system, digital radio, cell phone, TV equipment5
F10Engine control module, main relay5 / 10
F11
F12Control module for CAN data transfer (gateway)5
F13Engine control module15 / 25
F14Ignition coils20
F15Tank diagnosis, oxygen sensor10 / 15
F16Vehicle electrical system control unit (right)30
F17Horn15
F18Audio amplifier30
F19Front windshield wiper system30
F20Water return -flow pump, volume regulator valve10 / 20
F21Oxygen sensor, vacuum pump15
F22Clutch pedal switch, brake light switch5
F23Engine relays, engine components5 / 10 / 15
F24Engine components, water return-flow pump10
F25Pump (ESP/ABS), ABS valve30 / 40
F26Vehicle electrical system control unit (left)30
F27Secondary air pump40
F28
F29Fuse assignment in the left-side instrument panel (special equipment)50
F30Power supply relay terminal 1550

Engine compartment, version with 54 Plug-in Fuses

audi a3 s3 2008 2012 fuse layout 8 2024 11 18 13 22 36

Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment, variant with 54 Plug-in Fuses (2009)

NumberEquipmentAmpere rating [A]
F1Vehicle electrical system control unit (right)30
F2ESP valves, Anti -lock brake system (ABS) valves20 / 30
F3
F4Battery voltage5
F5Horn15
F6Engine components, fuel pump15
F7
F8
F9Engine components10
F10Fuel tank control, mass air flow sensor10
F11Oxygen sensors, in front of catalytic converter10
F12Oxygen sensors, behind catalytic converter10
F13Automatic transmission15
F14
F15Water return-flow pump10
F16Volume control valve20
F17Steering wheel electronics, instrument cluster5
F18Audio amplifier30
F19Navigation system, radio system15 / 25
F20Navigation system, digital radio, cell phone, TV equipment5
F21
F22
F23Engine control modu le, main relay10
F24Control module for CAN data transfer (gateway)5
F25
F26
F27
F28Engine control module15 / 25
F29Engine relays, eng ine components5
F30
F31Front windshield wiper system30
F32
F33
F34
F35
F36
F37
F38Engine components10
F39Clutch pedal switch, brake light switch5
F40Ignition coils20
F41
F42
F43Ignition coils30
F44
F45
F46
F47Left-side lighting (electric system control unit)30
F48Pump (ESP/ABS), ABS valve, Anti-lock brake system (ABS) valves30 / 40
F49
F50
F51Secondary air pump40
F52Power supply relay terminal 1550
F53Fuse assignment in the left-side instrument panel (special equipment)50
F54

2010

Instrument panel

audi a3 s3 2008 2012 fuse layout 9 2024 11 18 13 24 13

Assignment of the fuses in the Instrument panel (2010)

NumberEquipmentAmpere rating [A]
1Manual headlight beam adjustment, automatic headlight beam adjustment, AFS control module, engine components, light switch (switch lighting/illumination), diagnosis socket10
2Automatic 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
3Airbag5
4Air-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
5AFS headlights (left side)5
6AFS headlights (right side)5
7
8
9Navigation system, radio system15
10Digital radio, cell phone, TV equipment7,5
11Automatic mirror dimming, headlight assistant10
12Central locking (front doors)10
13Central locking (rear doors)10
14Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) (control module), shift gate automatic transmission10
15Interior lights, reading lights10
16Diagnostic connector, rain sensor, air conditioning (control module), tire pressure monitor display (control module)10
17Anti -theft alarm warning system5
18Diagnose Starter5
19All Wheel Drive10
20
21
22Blower fan40
23Driver’s side power window, front30
24Power outlet front20
25Rear window defogger30
26Power outlet in luggage compartment20
27Fuel tank control module, fuel pump15
28Power window, rear30
29
30
31
32
33Sliding/pop-up roof20
34
35
36Lumbar support10
37Heated seats, front20
38Passenger side power window, front30
39Special function interface5
40Starter40
41Rear window wiper15
42
43Body control module20
44
45
46
47Cell phone package (VDA interlace)5
48
49

Engine compartment, version with 30 Plug-in Fuses

audi a3 s3 2008 2012 fuse layout 10 2024 11 18 13 24 22

Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment, variant with 30 Plug-in Fuses (2010)

NumberEquipmentAmpere rating [A]
F1Terminal 3040
F2Engine components20
F3Battery voltage5
F4ESP valves, Anti -lock brake system (ABS) valves20 / 30
F5Transmission control module15
F6Steering wheel electronics5
F7
F8
F9
F10Engine control module, main relay5 / 10
F11
F12Control module for CAN data transfer (gateway)5
F13Engine control module15 / 25 / 30
F14Ignition coils, engine components (diesel engine)20
F15Preheating control module/engine component, tank diagnosis, oxygen sensor10 / 15
F16Body control module (right)30
F17Horn15
F18Audio amplifier30
F19Front windshield wiper system30
F20Water return -flow pump : volume regulator valve10 / 20
F21Oxygen sensor, vacuum pump15
F22Clutch pedal switch, brake light switch5
F23Engine components, water pump5 / 10 / 15
F24Engine components, water pump10
F25Pump (ESP/ABS), ABS valve40
F26Body control module (left)30
F27Secondary air pump, preheating control module40
F28
F29Fuse assignment in the left-side instrument panel (special equipment)50
F30Power supply relay terminal 1550

Engine compartment, version with 54 Plug-in Fuses

audi a3 s3 2008 2012 fuse layout 11 2024 11 18 13 24 32

Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment, variant with 54 Plug-in Fuses (2010)

NumberEquipmentAmpere rating [A]
F1Body control module (right)30
F2ESP valves, Anti -lock brake system (ABS) valves20 / 30
F3Terminal 3040
F4Battery voltage5
F5Horn15
F6
F7
F8
F9Engine components10
F10Fuel tank control, mass air flow sensor10
F11Oxygen sensors, in front of catalytic converter10
F12Oxygen sensors, behind catalytic converter10
F13Automatic transmission15
F14
F15Water pump10
F16Volume control valve20
F17Steering wheel electronics5
F18Audio amplifier30
F19
F20
F21
F22
F23Engine control modu le, main relay10
F24Control module for CAN data transfer (gateway)5
F25
F26
F27
F28Engine control module15 / 25
F29Engine components5
F30
F31Front windshield wiper system30
F32
F33
F34
F35
F36
F37
F38Engine components, tank diagnosis10
F39Clutch pedal switch, brake light switch5
F40Ignition coils20
F41
F42
F43
F44
F45
F46
F47Body control module Ueftl30
F48Pump (ESP/ABS), ABS valve40
F49
F50
F51
F52Power supply relay terminal 1550
F53Fuse assignment in the left-side instrument panel (special equipment)50
F54

2011

Instrument panel

audi a3 s3 2008 2012 fuse layout 12 2024 11 18 13 24 41

Assignment of the fuses in the Instrument panel (2011)

NumberEquipmentAmpere rating [A]
1Manual headlight beam adjustment, automatic headlight beam adjustment, AFS control module, engine components, light switch (switch lighting/illumination), diagnosis socket10
2Automatic 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
3Airbag5
4Air-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
5AFS headlights (left side)5
6AFS headlights (right side)5
7
8
9Navigation system, radio system15
10Digital radio, cell phone, TV equipment7,5
11Automatic mirror dimming, headlight assistant10
12Central locking (front doors)10
13Central locking (rear doors)10
14Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) (control module), shift gate automatic transmission10
15Interior lights, reading lights10
16Diagnostic connector, rain sensor, air conditioning (control module), tire pressure monitor display (control module)10
17Anti -theft alarm warning system5
18Diagnose Starter5
19All Wheel Drive10
20
21
22Blower fan40
23Driver’s side power window, front30
24Power outlet front20
25Rear window defogger30
26Power outlet in luggage compartment20
27Fuel tank control module, fuel pump15
28Power window, rear30
29
30
31
32
33Sliding/pop-up roof20
34
35
36Lumbar support10
37Heated seats, front20
38Passenger side power window, front30
39Special function interface5
40Starter40
41Rear window wiper15
42
43Body control module20
44
45
46
47Cell phone package (VDA interlace)5
48
49

Engine compartment, version with 30 Plug-in Fuses

audi a3 s3 2008 2012 fuse layout 13 2024 11 18 13 24 50

Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment, variant with 30 Plug-in Fuses (2011)

NumberEquipmentAmpere rating [A]
F1Terminal 3040
F2Engine components20
F3Battery voltage5
F4ESP valves, Anti -lock brake system (ABS) valves20 / 30
F5Transmission control module15
F6Steering wheel electronics5
F7
F8
F9
F10Engine control module, main relay5 / 10
F11
F12Control module for CAN data transfer (gateway)5
F13Engine control module15 / 25 / 30
F14Ignition coils, engine components (diesel engine)20
F15Preheating control module/engine component, tank diagnosis, oxygen sensor10 / 15
F16Body control module (right)30
F17Horn15
F18Audio amplifier30
F19Front windshield wiper system30
F20Water return -flow pump, volume regulator valve10 / 20
F21Oxygen sensor, vacuum pump15
F22Clutch pedal switch, brake light switch5
F23Engine components, water pump5 / 10 / 15
F24Engine components, water pump10
F25Pump (ESP/ABS), ABS valve40
F26Body control module (left)30
F27Secondary air pump, preheating control module40
F28
F29Fuse assignment in the left-side instrument panel (special equipment)50
F30Power supply relay terminal 1550

Engine compartment, version with 54 Plug-in Fuses

audi a3 s3 2008 2012 fuse layout 14 2024 11 18 13 24 59

Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment, variant with 54 Plug-in Fuses (2011)

NumberEquipmentAmpere rating [A]
F1Body control module (right)30
F2ESP valves, Anti -lock brake system (ABS) valves20 / 30
F3Terminal 3040
F4Battery voltage5
F5Horn15
F6
F7
F8
F9Engine components10
F10Fuel tank control, mass air flow sensor10
F11Oxygen sensors, in front of catalytic converter10
F12Oxygen sensors, behind catalytic converter10
F13Automatic transmission15
F14
F15Water pump10
F16Volume control valve20
F17Steering wheel electronics5
F18Audio amplifier30
F19
F20
F21
F22
F23Engine control modu le, main relay10
F24Control module for CAN data transfer (gateway)5
F25
F26
F27
F28Engine control module15 / 25
F29Engine components5
F30
F31Front windshield wiper system30
F32
F33
F34
F35
F36
F37
F38Engine components, tank diagnosis10
F39Clutch pedal switch, brake light switch5
F40Ignition coils20
F41
F42
F43
F44
F45
F46
F47Body control module Ueftl30
F48Pump (ESP/ABS), ABS valve40
F49
F50
F51
F52Power supply relay terminal 1550
F53Fuse assignment in the left-side instrument panel (special equipment)50
F54

2012

Instrument panel

audi a3 s3 2008 2012 fuse layout 15 2024 11 18 13 25 07

Assignment of the fuses in the Instrument panel (2012)

NumberEquipmentAmpere rating [A]
1ManuaI head light beam adjustment, automat ic headlight beam adjustment, AFS 1 control module, engine components, light switch (switch lighting/illumination), diagnosis socket10
2Automatic 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
3Airbag5
4Air-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
5AFS headlights (left side)5
6AFS headlights (right side)5
7
8Instrument cluster5
9Navigation system, radio system15
10Digital radio, cell phone, TV equipment7,5
11Automatic mirror dimming, headlight assistant10
12Central locking (front doors)10
13Central locking (rear doors)10
14Electronic Stabilizati on Program (ESP) (control module), shift gate automatic transmission10
15Interior lights, reading lights10
16Diagnostic connector, rain sensor, air conditioning (control module), tire pressure monitor display (control module)10
17Anti -theft alarm warning system5
18Diagnose Starter5
19All Wheel Drive10
20Audi magnetic ride10
21
22Blower fan40
23Driver’s side power window, front30
24Power outlet front20
25Rear window defogger30
26Power outlet in luggage compartment20
27Fuel tank control module, fuel pump15
28Power window, rear30
29
30
31
32
33Sliding/pop-up roof20
34
35
36Lumbar support10
37Heated seats, front20
38Passenger side power window, front30
39Special function interface5
40Starter40
41Rear window wiper15
42
43Body control module20
44
45
46
47Cell phone package (VDA interface)5
48
49

Engine compartment

audi a3 s3 2008 2012 fuse layout 16 2024 11 18 13 25 16

Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment (2012)

NumberEquipmentAmpere rating [A]
F1
F2Engine components20
F3Battery voltage5
F4ESP valves, Anti -lock brake system (ABS) valves20 / 30
F5Transmission control module15
F6Steering wheel electronics5
F7
F8
F9
F10Engine control module, main relay5 / 10
F11
F12Control module for CAN data transfer (gateway)5
F13Engine control module (diesel engine/gasoline engine)15 / 20 / 25 / 30
F14Ignition coils, engine components (diesel engine)20
F15Preheating control module/engine component tank diagnosis, oxygen sensor10 / 15
F16Body control module (right)30
F17Horn15
F18Audio amplifier30
F19Front windshield wiper system30
F20Water return -flow pump, volume regulator valve10 / 15 / 20
F21Oxygen sensor (diesel engine/gasoline engineyvacuum pump10 / 15 / 20
F22Clutch pedal switch, brake light switch5
F23Engine relay, water pump/ engine components/volume regulator valve5 / 10 / 15
F24Engine components, water pump10
F25Pump (ESP/ABS), ABS valve40
F26Body control module (left)30
F27Secondary air pump, preheating control module40
F28
F29Fuse assignment in the left-side instrument panel (special equipment)50
F30Power supply relay terminal 1550