Fuses and relay Audi Q5

For the Audi Q5 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 model year.

Cigarette lighter fuse – (fuse box in luggage compartment, fuse №40/15A)

Fuse box in passenger compartment.

fuse box location.

 

fuse box diagram (pre 2009).

 

legend.

Fuses Amps Circuits protected
1 5A Active steering control unit
2 5A Clutch pedal position sensor
Clutch pedal switch
3 5A Garage door operation control unit
Garage door opener
4 10A Lane detection control unit
5 5A Air quality sensor
6 5A Headlight range control potentiometer
Headlight range control unit
Power output control unit for the right headlight
Cornering light and headlight range control unit
Left headlight range control motor
Right headlight range control motor
7 5A Power output control unit for the left headlight
8 5A Power supply control unit
9 5A Automatic anti-dazzle rear-view mirror
10 5A Selector lever control unit
Selector handle lock solenoid
11 5A Heated washer jets
12 5A Refrigerant pressure and temperature sensor
13 5A Circulation pump relay
14 5A Clutch pedal position sensor
Clutch pedal switch
15 20A Fuel pressure pump
Fuel pump control unit
(25A also used)
16 5A Circulation pump relay
17 30A Power supply control unit
18 10A ABS control unit
19 25A Horn relay
20 30A Driver's door control unit
Door control unit, rear left
21 30A Wiper control unit
22 25A ABS control unit
23 15A Driver's door control unit
Door control unit, rear left
24 5A Rain and light sensor
25 Not used  
26 Not used  
27 10A Driver's seat adjustment switch
Front passenger's seat adjustment switch 
28 35A Active steering control unit
29 10A Heated cup holder
30 35A Power supply control unit
31 20A Power supply control unit
32 30A Power supply control unit
33 20A Sliding roof control unit
34 30A Power supply control unit
35 20A Sunroof roller blind control unit
36 5A Alarm horn
Security alarm

 

fuse box diagram (2010 – 04/2012).

 

legend.

Fuses Amps Circuits protected
1 5A Active steering control unit
2 Not used  
3 5A Garage door operation control unit
Garage door opener
4 10A Lane detection control unit
5 5A Air quality sensor
6 5A Headlight range control potentiometer
Headlight range control unit
Power output control unit for the right headlight
Cornering light and headlight range control unit
Left headlight
Right headlight
7 5A Power output control unit for the left headlight
8 5A Power supply control unit
9 5A Adaptive cruise control unit
10 5A Selector lever control unit
Selector handle lock solenoid
Clutch pedal position sensor
11 5A Heated washer jets
12 5A Refrigerant pressure and temperature sensor
13 5A Connector T18a
14 5A Hazard warning light switch
Airbag control unit
Seat occupied recognition control unit
Hazard warning light illumination
15 25A ABS control unit
Fuse box No. 2 in passenger compartment, fuses 17 – 28
Fuse box No. 1 in passenger compartment, fuses 1 – 12
Fuse and relay box in luggage compartment, fuses 37 – 48
16 40A Starter motor relay
Starter motor, secondary relay
Fuse 3 in fuse and relay box in engine compartment
Fuse 12 in fuse and relay box in engine compartment
17 5A Automatic anti-dazzle rear-view mirror
18 5A Clutch pedal position sensor
Brake light switch
Brake pedal position sensor
19 20A Fuel pressure pump
Fuel pump control unit
(25A also used)
20 10A Circulation pump relay
Reductant pump
Vacuum pump relay
(25A also used)
21 30A Power supply control unit
(15A also used)
22 10A ABS control unit
(5A also used)
23 25A Horn relay
24 30A Driver's door control unit
Rear left door control unit
25 30A Wiper control unit
26 25A ABS control unit
27 15A Driver's door control unit
Rear left door control unit
28 5A Rain and light sensor
29 Not used  
30 Not used  
31 10A Driver's seat adjustment switch
Front passenger's seat adjustment switch 
32 35A Active steering control unit
33 10A Cup holder with heating and cooling element
34 35A Power supply control unit
35 20A Power supply control unit
36 30A Power supply control unit
37 20A Sliding roof control unit
38 30A Power supply control unit
39 20A Sunroof roller blind control unit
40 5A Alarm horn
Security alarm

 

 

fuse box diagram (since 05/2012).

 

legend.

Fuses Amps Circuits protected
1 5A Active steering control unit
2 5A ABS control unit
3 5A TCS/ESP button
Parking switch
Garage door opener
Electric parking brake
Auto-hold button
Air quality sensor
Refrigerant pressure and temperature sensor
Garage door operation control unit
Heated seat control unit
Automatic anti-dazzle rear-view mirror
4 10A Lane detection control unit
5 5A Control unit for sound transmitted through the vehicle body structure
6 5A Headlight range control potentiometer
Left headlight
Right headlight
Left headlight range control motor
Right headlight range control motor
7 5A Left headlight
8 5A Electronic damper control unit
Trailer detection control unit
Comfort system control unit
4WD control unit
Voltage regulator(s)
Electric parking brake control unit
9 5A Adaptive cruise control unit
10 5A Clutch pedal position sensor
Selector handle lock solenoid
11 5A Lane change assist control unit
Lane change assist control unit 2
12 5A Power supply control unit
13 5A Airbag control unit
Seat occupied recognition control unit
Passenger's side airbag deactivation light
14 15A Windscreen wiper motor
15 10A Fuse box No. 1 in passenger compartment, fuses 1 – 12
16 40A Starter motor relay
Starter motor, secondary relay
Fuse and relay box in engine compartment, fuses 3, 12, 15
17 5A Exhaust flap valve
18 5A Brake light switch
19 25A Fuel pump control unit
20 5A Clutch pedal position sensor
Reductant metering system 
Reductant pump
Reductant heater
Vacuum pump relay
(25A also used)
21 30A Power supply control unit
Seat ventilation
(15A also used)
22 5A ABS control unit
23 15A Horns
Horn relay
24 30A Driver's door control unit
25 30A Wiper control unit
26 25A ABS control unit
27 30A Rear left door control unit
28 5A Rain and light sensor
29 Not used  
30 Not used  
31 10A Driver's seat adjustment switch
Front passenger's seat adjustment switch 
32 35A Active steering control unit
33 10A Cup holder with heating and cooling element
34 35A Power supply control unit
35 20A Power supply control unit
36 30A Power supply control unit
37 20A Sliding roof control unit
38 30A Power supply control unit
39 20A Sunroof roller blind control unit
40 5A Alarm horn
Security alarm

 


Right cockpit fuse panel Audi Q5.

 

legend.

Fuses Amps Circuits protected
1 Not used  
2 Not used  
3 Not used  
4 Not used  
5 5A Control unit, steering column electronics
6 Not used  
7 5A Diagnostic connector (16)
8 5A Data bus diagnostic interface
9 5A Low-output heating relay
Coolant heater relay 2
Additional air heater control unit
or not used
10 Not used  
11 Not used  
12 Not used  
13 5A CD changer
DVD
Audio connection
14 5A Switch module for driving mode
15 5A Multifunction display
Multifunction control unit
Radio
(20A also used)
or not used
16 5A Control unit with display in the dash panel insert
17 5A Data bus diagnostic interface
18 5A Entry and start authorisation switch
19 5A Lighting switch
20 40A Fresh-air blower control unit
21 5A Electronic steering column lock control unit
22 10A Climatronic control unit
23 10A Diagnostic connector (16)
24 5A Control unit, steering column electronics
A Connector  

 


Fuse and relay box №1 in passenger compartment.

Fuses Amps Circuits protected
1 Not used  
2   Additional heater 1
3 60A Additional heater 2
4 Not used  
5 40A ABS control unit
R1   Additional air heater control unit
R2   Low-output heating relay
R3   High-output heating relay
R4    

 


Fuse and relay box №2 in passenger compartment.

Fuse F (15.0 A) – Passenger's seat adjustment

Fuse G (15.0 A) – Driver's seat adjustment

 


Fuse and relay box №3 in passenger compartment.

Fuse F (40.0 A) – ABS control unit or not used

Fuse G1 (25.0 A) – ABS control unit or Terminal 30 (30A also used)

Fuse G2 (5.0 A) – ABS control unit or not used

 


Fuse and relay box in engine compartment.

legend.

Fuses Amps Circuits protected
1 15A Automatic transmission control unit
Mechatronic unit for the dual-clutch gearbox
2 5A Oil level and temperature sensor
3 5A Engine control unit
Mass airflow meter
4 5A Engine control unit
5 15A Glow plug control unit
Secondary air pump relay
Throttle control motor with position sensor
Low-output heating relay
High-output heating relay
Turbo pressure control solenoid
Crankcase heater
Canister purge solenoid
Secondary air inlet valve
Left electro-hydraulic engine mounting solenoid
Right electro-hydraulic engine mounting solenoid
Inlet manifold tuning valve
Air filter bypass flap valve
Fuel pressure control solenoid
Fuel metering solenoid
Injector
Swirl control solenoid
Secondary air inlet valve
Exhaust gas cooler solenoid
Oil pressure control valve
Fuel system diagnostic pump
(10A also used)
(20A also used)
6 15A Engine control unit
7 10A Valve lift solenoid
Continued coolant circulation relay
Relay, additional coolant pump
Turbo pressure control solenoid
Canister purge solenoid
Left electro-hydraulic engine mounting solenoid
Right electro-hydraulic engine mounting solenoid
Camshaft timing solenoid
Turbo bypass solenoid
Fuel pressure control solenoid
Fuel metering solenoid
Swirl control solenoid
Outlet camshaft timing solenoid
Climatronic coolant shut-off valve
Oil pressure control valve
Fuel system diagnostic pump
Intercooler pump
(15A also used)
8 20A Exhaust gas recirculation coolant pump
Ignition coils 1 – 6
(10A also used)
(5A also used)
9 20A Relay, additional fuel pump
Oxygen sensor behind the catalytic converter
Oxygen sensor 2 behind the catalytic converter
(15A also used)
(5A also used)
10 15A Heated oxygen sensor 1
Heated oxygen sensor 2
Oxygen sensor behind the catalytic converter
(10A also used)
11 5A Cooling fan control unit
Cooling fan control unit 2
12 5A Mass airflow meter
Automatic transmission control unit
Mechatronic unit for the dual-clutch gearbox
K 60A Glow plugs
(80A also used)
Or
Secondary air pump
(50A also used)
L 5A NOx sensor
or not used
R1   Glow plug control unit
Or
Power supply relay
R2   Starter motor relay
Starter motor, secondary relay
R3   Secondary air pump relay
or not used
R4   Terminal 30 voltage supply relay
Or
Motronic power supply relay
R5   Fuel pump relay
Relay, additional fuel pump
Gearbox cooling relay
Or
Gearbox cooling relay
Continued coolant circulation relay
Or
Gearbox cooling relay
Relay, additional coolant pump
R6   Not used
R7    
R8    
R9    

 


Fuse box in engine compartment.

Fuse FL1 (60.0 A) – Radiator fan control unit (40A also used)
Fuse FL2 (110.0 A) – Radiator fan control unit
A(+) – Power socket

 


Main fuse box in luggage compartment.

Fuses Amps Circuits protected
1 110A On-board supply
Power supply
or not used
2 110A On-board supply
Power supply
ABS control unit
or not used
3 40A Special equipment
(50A also used)
(110A also used)
or not used
A   Battery isolation/igniter

 


Fuse and relay box in luggage compartment.

The fuses are located behind the trim on the right side of the luggage compartment.

fuse box diagram (pre 2009).

legend.

Fuse Amps Circuits protected
1 30A Control unit
2 Not used  
3 30A Control unit
4 5A Connector(s)
5 Not used  
6 Not used  
7 Not used  
8 Not used  
9 Not used  
10 Not used  
11 Not used  
12 Not used  
13 5A Tyre pressure monitor control unit
14 15A Trailer detection control unit
15 20A Trailer detection control unit
16 20A Trailer detection control unit
17 5A Electric parking brake
18 15A Electronic damper control unit
19 30A Electric parking brake control unit
20 30A Comfort system control unit
21 35A 4WD control unit
22 30A Comfort system control unit
23 20A Comfort system control unit
24 5A GPS system
25 Not used  
26 15A Seat ventilation
27 7.5A Radio
Communication control unit
TV tuner
Aerial selection control unit
Telephone
Connector T18a
28 30A Digital sound package control unit
Radio
29 7.5A Information display control unit
30 30A Additional heater control unit
31 30A Electric parking brake control unit
32 30A Heated seat switches
33 30A Front passenger's door control unit
Door control unit, rear right
34 5A Remote control receiver
35 15A Front passenger's door control unit
Door control unit, rear right
36 5A Rear-view camera control unit
37 15A 12V socket
38 15A 12V socket
39 15A 12V socket
40 15A Cigarette lighter
41 5A Parking assistance control unit
42 5A Connector T18a
43 5A Adaptive cruise control unit
44 15A Rear windscreen wiper
45 5A Auto-hold button
46 5A Lane change assist control unit 2
47 5A Heated seat switches
48 5A Airbag control unit
Hazard warning light switch
Seat occupied recognition control unit
Passenger's side airbag deactivation light
49 Not used  
50 Not used  
51 15A System interface control unit
(25A also used)
52 15A System interface control unit
53 5A Special equipment
System interface control unit
(15A also used)
54 10A Special equipment
System interface control unit
Tachograph
Connector
Crash data recorder
55 20A Special vehicle control unit
56 10A Crash data recorder
57 10A 12V socket
58 10A Two-way radio relay
59 10A Two-way radio relay
60 Not used  
H 40A Heated rear windscreen relay
A   Not used
B   Two-way radio relay
C   Heated rear windscreen relay
D   Not used
E   Power socket relay
F    
G    

 

 

fuse box diagram (2010-04/2012).

legend.

Fuse Amps Circuits protected
1 Not used  
2 Not used  
3 15A System interface control unit
(25A also used)
4 15A System interface control unit
5 5A Special equipment
System interface control unit
(15A also used)
6 3A Special equipment
System interface control unit
Tachograph
Connector
Crash data recorder
7 20A Special vehicle control unit
8 10A Crash data recorder
9 10A 12V socket
10 10A Two-way radio relay
11 10A Two-way radio relay
12 Not used  
13 30A Control unit
14 15A Trailer detection control unit
15 20A Trailer detection control unit
16 20A Trailer detection control unit
17 5A Auto-hold button
18 15A Electronic damper control unit
19 30A Electric parking brake control unit
20 30A Comfort system control unit
21 35A 4WD control unit
Or
4WD control unit
Tyre pressure monitor control unit
(5A also used)
22 30A Comfort system control unit
23 20A Comfort system control unit
24 5A GPS control unit
Fuel tank leakage control unit
Fuel system diagnostic pump
25 30A Control unit
26 15A Seat ventilation
27 40A Voltage regulator(s)
Or
Voltage regulator(s)
Battery regulation control unit
(15A also used)
28 40A Voltage regulator(s)
Or
Voltage regulator(s)
Cooling fan relay
29 Not used  
30 30A Additional heater control unit
31 30A Electric parking brake control unit
32 30A Heated seat switches
33 30A Door
34 5A Remote control receiver
35 15A Door
36 30A Reductant metering system 
37 15A 12V socket
38 15A 12V socket
DC-AC converter with socket, 12V – 230V
Cup holder with heating and cooling element
39 15A 12V socket
40 15A Cigarette lighter
41 Not used  
42 5A Connector(s)
43 7.5A Parking assistance control unit
44 15A Rear windscreen wiper
45 5A Auto-hold button
46 5A Lane change assist control unit 2
47 5A Heated seat switches
48 5A Electronic damper control unit
Trailer detection control unit
4WD control unit
Voltage regulator(s)
Electric parking brake control unit
49 Not used  
50 Not used  
51 30A Digital sound package control unit
Radio
(20A also used)
52 7.5A Information display control unit
53 7.5A Radio
Communication control unit
TV tuner
Aerial selection control unit
Telephone
Connector T18a
(5A also used)
54 5A Rear-view camera control unit
55 5A Aerial selection control unit
56 7.5A Battery regulation control unit
57 Not used  
58 Not used  
59 Not used  
60 Not used  
H 40A Heated rear windscreen relay
A   Not used
B   Two-way radio relay
Or
Cooling fan relay
C   Heated rear windscreen relay
Or
Two-way radio relay
D   Heated rear windscreen relay
or not used
E   Power socket relay
F    
G    

 

 

fuse box diagram (since 05/2012).

legend.

Fuse Amps Circuits protected
1 No value is available Optional equipment
2 No value is available Optional equipment
3 No value is available Optional equipment
4 No value is available Optional equipment
5 No value is available Optional equipment
6 No value is available Optional equipment
7 No value is available Optional equipment
8 No value is available Optional equipment
9 No value is available Optional equipment
10 No value is available Optional equipment
11 No value is available Optional equipment
12 No value is available Optional equipment
13 30A Control unit
or not used
14 15A Trailer detection control unit
15 20A Trailer detection control unit
16 20A Trailer detection control unit
17 5A Electric parking brake
18 15A Electronic damper control unit
19 30A Electric parking brake control unit
20 30A Comfort system control unit
21 35A 4WD control unit
22 30A Comfort system control unit
23 20A Comfort system control unit
24 5A GPS system
Fuel tank leakage control unit
25 30A Control unit
or not used
26 20A Power socket relay
27 40A Voltage regulator(s)
28 30A Voltage regulator(s)
Radio
Digital sound package control unit
29 25A DC-AC converter with socket, 12V – 230V
30 30A Additional heater control unit
31 30A Electric parking brake control unit
32 30A Heated seat switches
33 30A Door
34 5A Remote control receiver
35 30A Door
36 5A Communication control unit
Aerial selection control unit
Telephone
37 Not used  
38 Not used  
39 Not used  
40 Not used  
41 Not used  
42 Not used  
43 Not used  
44 Not used  
45 Not used  
46 Not used  
47 Not used  
48 Not used  
49 15A Seat ventilation
50 5A Automatic anti-dazzle rear-view mirror
or not used
51 30A Fuse box No. 1 in passenger compartment, fuses 13 – 16
or not used
52 7.5A Information display control unit
53 5A Chip card reader
Radio
TV tuner
54 5A Rear-view camera control unit
55 30A Heated rear windscreen
Heated rear windscreen relay
or not used
56 5A Connector(s)
57 Not used  
58 Not used  
59 30A Reductant metering system 
60 Not used  
H 40A Heated rear windscreen
Heated rear windscreen relay
or not used
A   Not used
B   Cooling fan relay
C   Two-way radio relay
or not used
D   Heated rear windscreen relay
E   Power socket relay
F    
G    

 


Electrical component.

1

ABS control module

2

AC control module

3

AC/heater blower control module – near blower motor

4

Active steering control module – under carpet

5

Auxiliary heater control module – behind RH front wheel arch liner

6

Battery – in spare wheel well

7

Cruise control distance range control module

8

Data link connector (DLC)

9

Diagnostic module

10

Door function control module, driver

11

Door function control module, left rear

12

Door function control module, passenger

13

Door function control module, right rear

14

Engine control module (ECM) – in plenum chamber

15

Engine coolant blower motor control module- near engine coolant blower motor

16

Four wheel drive control module – behind battery

17

Fuel pump (FP) control module – under RH rear seat

18

Fuse box/relay plate , engine bay 1 – in plenum chamber

19

Fuse box/relay plate , engine bay 2 – in plenum chamber

20

Fuse box/relay plate, fascia 1

21

Fuse box/relay plate, fascia2

22

Fuse box/relay plate, fascia3

23

Fuse box/relay plate, footwell 1

24

Fuse box/relay plate, footwell 2

25

Fuse box/relay plate ,load area1- RH load area

26

Fuse box/relay plate, load area 2- on battery

27

Garage door opener control module

28

Gasdis charge headlamp control module , left

29

Gasdis charge headlamp control module , right

30

Headlamp level control module

31

Horn 1

32

Horn 2

33

Lane change assist control module 1 – behind bumper

34

Lane change assist control module 2- behind bumper

35

Lane departure warning control module – above interior rear view mirror

36

Multifunction control module 1

37

Multifunction control module 2 – RH load area – functions: Immobilizer, keyless entry/start system

38

Outside air temperature sensor

39

Parking aid control module – RH load area

40

Power steering control module – on steering rack

41

Seat adjustment control module – incorporates seat heater control module – under seat

42

Seat heater control module, rear – RH load area

43

Steering column function control module – on steering column

44

Steering column lock control module – on steering column

45

Sun blind control module

46

Sunroof control module

47

Supplementary restraint system (SRS) control module

48

Suspension control module- RH load area

49

Trailer control module – RH load area

50

Transmission control module (TCM) – in transmission

51

Voltage stabiliser module – under load area floor