Audi A3 2012 - Page 245

Fuses and bulbs
Electrical fuses
Replacing fuses
A problem in the electrical system may be
caused by a blown fuse .
Fig. 189 Left cockpit: fuse pane l cover
Fig. 190 Left side of eng ine compartment: fuse cover
Fuse cover on the left end face of the
instrument panel
.. Turn off the ignition and the affected elec -
trical consumers .
.. Carefully pry the fuse cover off the instru-
ment panel using the ignit ion key or a
screwdriver
c;> fig. 189 .
.. Check the following table to see which fuse
belongs to the consumer
c;> page 244, Fuse
Location, Instrument Panel left.
.. Remove the clamp from the rear side of the
fuse cover ¢
fig. 189.
.. Remove the fuse using the clamp and re-
place the blown fuse with an identical new
one.
• Firmly snap the cover back onto the instru-
ment panel face .
Fuses and bulbs 243
Fuse cover in engine compartment
.. Turn off the ignition and the affected elec-
trical consumers .
.. Check the following tab le to see which fuse
be longs to the consumer
c;> page 245, Fuse
location, left side of engine comportment .
.. Unlatch the fuse cover, push the two slides
forward ¢
fig. 190.
• Remove the clamp from the rear side of the
fuse cover
c;> fig. 189.
• Remove the fuse using the clamp and re-
place the blown fuse with an ident ical new
one .
.. Push the two slides to the rear ¢
fig. 190.
Insta ll the fuse cover caref ully to prevent
water from entering.
The various electrical circuits are protected by
fuses. The fuses are clustered in a centralized
unit. The unit is located behind the face panel
at the end of the instrument panel.
You are well advised to keep a supply of spare
fuses in your vehicle . Fuses with the proper
ampere rat ings are availab le at your author-
ized Audi dealer.
_& WARNING
= -
Do not repair fuses and never replace a
blown fuse with one that has a higher amp
rating. This can cause damage to the elec-
trical system and a fire .
(D Note
If a new fuse burns out again after shortly
have you have installed it, have the electri-
cal system checked by your authorized Au-
di dealer .
(D Tips
- The following table does not list fuse lo-
cat ions that are not used .
- Some of the equipment items listed are
optional or only available on certain
model configurations.