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Audi A3 8P (2003 to 2013) – Fuse Box Location and Fuses List

October 25, 2018 in Audi A3, Audi A3 8P (2003 to 2013) by admin

The Audi A3 8P (2003 – 2013) have 2 fuse boxes location. One on dashboard driver side and one in the engine compartment – Scroll down to see how to access them and the fuses list.

 

1- Fuse box in the Dashboard driver’s side

To access the fuse box located on the driver’s side of the dashboard, open the driver’s door and remove the fuse cover off the instrument panel using the ignition key or a screwdriver.

Audi A3 8P Fuse Box Diagram – Dashboard driver’s side

Description

No Equipment [A]
1 Engine components (I), manual headlight beam adjustment, automatic headlight beam adjustment, AFS control module, engine components (II), light switch (switch lighting/illumination), diagnosis socket 10
2 All 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), Eleclltronic Stabilization Program (ESP), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASRl, brake light switch 10
3 Airbag 5
4 Air-conditioning (pressure sensor, air quality sensor), button for Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASRI, oil level sensor (WIVl, 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 module 5
5 AFS headlights (left side) 5
6 AFS headlights (right side) 5
7
8
9
10
11
12 Central locking (front doors) 10
13 Central locking (rear doors), convenience electronics (control module) 10
14 Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) (control module), automatic transmission (control modulel, shift gate automatic transmission 10
15 Interior lights, reading lights 10
16 Diagnostic connector, rain sensor, air conditioning (control module) 10
17 Anti -theft alarm warning system 5
18 Diag starter 5
19
20
21
22 Air conditioning (blower fan) 40
23 Driver’s side power window, front 30
24 Cigarette lighter 20
25 Rear window defogger 30
26 Power outlet in luggage compartment 20
27 Fuel tank control module, fuel pump 15
28 Power window , rear 30
29
30 Automatic transmission 20
31 Automatic transmission (vacuum pump) 20
32
33 Sliding/pop-up roof 20
34
35
36 Lumbar support 10
37 Heated seats, front 20
38 Passenger side power window, front 30
39
40 Heating (blower fan) 40
41 Rear window wiper 15
42 Windshield wiper (washer pump) 15
43 Convenience electronics (control module) 20
44 Trailer control module 20
45 Trailer control module 15
46
47 Cell phone package (VDA interface) 5
48
49

2- Fuse box in Engine Compartment – left side

To access the fuse box located in the engine compartment, unlatch the fuse cover, push the two slides forward.

Audi A3 8P Fuse Box Diagram – Engine compartment- left side
Please check your car’s fuse layout, there are two different layouts. Check the fuse layout with the fuse panel cover removed.
Some of the equipment items listed are optional or only available on certain model configurations.

Description
Variation (1) with 30 Plug-in Fuses

Number Equipment [A]
F1
F2 Steering wheel electronics 5
F3 Battery voltage 5
F4 Anti -lock brake system (ABS) valves 30
F5 Transmission control module 15
F6 Instrument cluster module 5
F7 Transmission control module 30
F8 Navigation system, radio system 15
25
F9 Navigation system, digital radio, cell phone, TV equipment 5
F10 Engine control module, main relay 5
10
F11
F12 Control module for CAN data transfer (gateway) 5
F13 Engine control module 15
25
F14 Ignition coils 20
F15 Tank diagnosis, oxygen sensor 10
15
F16 Ant i-lock brake system (ABS) pump 30
F17 Horn 15
F18 Audio amplifier 30
F19 Front windshield wiper system 30
F20 Volume regulator valve 20
F21 Oxygen sensor 10
F22 Clutch pedal switch, brake light switch 5
F23 Engine relays, engine components 5
10
15
F24 Engine components 10
F25 Right-side lighting (elect rical system control unit) 30
F26 Left-side light ing (electric system control un it! 30
F27 Secondary air pump 40
F28 Power supply relay term inal 15 40
F29 Fuse assignment in the left-side instrument panel (special equipment) 50
F30 Power supply relay terminal 75 50

Variation (2) with 54 Plug-in Fuses

Number Equipment [A]
F1 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump 30
F2 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump 30
F3
F4 Battery voltage 5
F5 Horn 15
F6 Volume control valve/fuel pump 15
F7
F8
F9 Engine components 10
F10 Fuel tank control, mass air flow sensor 10
F11 Oxygen sensors, in front of catalytic converter 10
F12 Oxygen sensors, behind catalytic converter 10
F13 Automatic transmission 15
F14
F15 Water return-flow pump 10
F16 Steer ing wheel electronics 5
F17 Instrument cluster module 5
F18 Audio amplifier 30
F19 Navigation system, radio system 15
25
F20 Navigation system, digital radio, cell phone, TV equipment 5
F21
F22
F23 Engine control modu le, main relay 10
F24 Control module for CAN data transfer (gateway) 5
F25
F26
F27
F28 Engine control module 15
F29 Engine relays, eng ine components 5
F30
F31 Front windshield wiper system 30
F32
F33
F34
F35
F36
F37
F38 Engine components 10
F39 Clutch pedal switch, brake light switch 5
F40 Ignition coils
F41
F42 Power supply engine relay 5
F43 Ignition coils 30
F44
F45
F46
F47 Left-side lighting (electric system control unit) 30
F48 Right-side light ing (electrical system control unit 30
F49 Power supply relay termina l 15 40
F50
F51 Secondary air pump 40
F52 Power supply relay terminal 75 50
F53 Fuse assignment in the left-side instrument panel (special equipment) 50
F54

The instructions in this tutorial will work in the following model years:

2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 – Audi A3 8P Petrol (1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 TFSI, 3.2 V6) and Diesel (1.6, 1.9 and 2.0 TDI), S3 Engines.

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Audi A3 8L (1996 to 2003) – Fuse Box Location and Fuses List

April 21, 2018 in Audi A3, Audi A3 8L (1996 to 2003) by admin

The Audi A3 8L (1996 – 2003) have 2 fuse boxes locations. One on the fuse box is located in the dashboard driver’s side and another one in engine compartment – battery.

Fuse box location: Relay carrier (3-pin) / fuse carrier (1), Micro-central electrics and Relay carrier (13-pin) (2), Fuse holder (3) and Main fuse box / battery (4).

1- Fuse box in the dashboard driver’s side

To access the fuse box located on the left side, open storage compartment behind a cover near the steering column.

Audi A3 8V Fuse Box Diagram – dashboard driver’s side (3)

Description


A
Function/component
1 10 S1 – Fuse in relay plate fuse holder
Z20 – Left washer jet heater element 75x
Z21 – Right washer jet heater element
Z4 – Driver side heated exterior mirror
Z5 – Front passenger side heated exterior mirror
2 10 M5 – Front left turn signal
bulb
M7 – Front right turn signal bulb
M18 – Left side mounted turn signal
bulb
M19 – Right side repeater turn signal bulb
3 5 Illuminations:
W6 – Glove
compartment light
E87 – Operating and display unit for Climatronic air
conditioning system
4 5 X-number plate light
5 7.5 E87 – Operating and display unit for
Climatronic air conditioning system
E45 – Cruise control system switch
E94
– Heated driver seat regulator
E95 – Heated front passenger seat
regulator
E159 – Fresh air and air recirculation flap switch
E221 –
Operating unit in steering wheel1)
F269 – Temperature flap position
switch
G65 – High pressure sender
J293 – Radiator fan control unit
J401
– Navigation system with CD drive control unit
J402 – Navigation operating
electronics control unit
J446 – Parking aid control unit
J453 –
Multifunction steering wheel control unit
R – Radio
Y7 – Automatic
anti-dazzle interior mirror
6 5 E150 – Driver side interior locking
switch
V94 – Central locking motor with control unit for interior lights
switch-off delay and anti-theft alarm system
7 10 F189 – Tiptronic switch
G22 –
Speedometer sender
G266 – Oil level and oil temperature sender
J226 –
Starter inhibitor and reversing light relay
M16 – Left reversing light
bulb
M17 – Right reversing light bulb
8 5 J526 – Telephone and telematics
control unit
J412 – Mobile telephone operating electronics control
unit
R36 – Telephone transmitter and receiver unit
9 5 E132 – Traction control system
switch
G85 – Steering angle sender
J104 – ABS control unit
10 15 Engine management petrol engine:
J220 – Motronic control unit2)
J271 – Motronic current supply
relay2)
J363 – Current supply relay for Simos control unit2)
10 5 Engine management diesel engine:
J248 – Diesel direct injection system control unit2)
10 10 J285 – Control unit in dash panel
insert3)
J402 – Navigation operating electronics control unit3)
R –
Radio3)
V94 – Central locking motor with control unit for interior lights
switch-off delay and anti-theft alarm system3)
11 5 G266 – Oil level and oil temperature
sender
J17 – Fuel pump relay
J285 – Control unit in dash panel
insert
K2 – Alternator warning lamp
K14 – Handbrake warning lamp
K29 –
Glow period warning lamp
K132 – Electronic power control fault lamp
K149 –
Engine electronics warning lamp
N110 – Selector lever lock solenoid
V48 –
Left headlight range control motor
V49 – Right headlight range control
motor
12 7.5 J401 – Navigation system with CD
drive control unit
J412 – Mobile telephone operating electronics control
unit
J526 – Telephone and telematics control unit
R36 – Telephone
transmitter and receiver unit
R86 – Aerial amplifier for mobile
telephone
T16 – 16-pin connector, black, shelf centre console (diagnostic
connector)
13 10 M9 – Left brake light bulb
M10 – Right
brake light bulb
M25 – High-level brake light bulb
14 10 J452 – Door warning lamps control
unit
V94 – Central locking motor with control unit for interior lights
switch-off delay and anti-theft alarm system
W – Front interior light
W14
– Front passenger side illuminated vanity mirror
W20 – Driver side
illuminated vanity mirror
15 5 E87 – Operating and display unit for
Climatronic air conditioning system
G85 – Steering angle sender
J217 –
Automatic gearbox control unit
J285 – Control unit in dash panel insert
16 10 J293-Radiator fan control unit
17 7.5 Z22 – Left lock cylinder heater
element
Z23 – Right lock cylinder heater element
18 10 L2 – Right headlight twin filament
bulb (main beam)
K1 – Main beam warning lamp
19 10 L1 – Left headlight twin filament bulb
(main beam)
20 15 E102 – Headlight range control
regulator
J124 – Rear bulb monitoring device
J344 – Right gas discharge
light control unit
L2 – Right headlight twin filament bulb (dipped
beam)
V48 – Left headlight range control motor
V49 – Right headlight range
control motor
21 15 J124 – Rear bulb monitoring
device
J343 – Left gas discharge light control unit
L1 – Left headlight
twin filament bulb (dipped beam)
22 5 J285 – Control unit in dash panel
insert
M2 – Right tail light bulb
M3 – Right side light bulb
23 5 J285 – Control unit in dash panel
insert
M1 – Left side light bulb
M4 – Left tail light bulb
24 20 J31 – Automatic intermittent wash and wipe
relay
25 25 E87 – Operating and display unit for
air conditioning system/Climatronic
V2 – Fresh air blower
26 25 Z1 -Heated rear window
27 15 J30-Rear window wiper and washer
relay
V12 -Rear window wiper motor
28 15
204)
J17-Fuel pump relay
29 15 Engine management petrol engine:
J220 –
Motronic control unit
J271 – Motronic current supply relay
J361 – Simos
control unit
J363 – Current supply relay for Simos control unit
N122 –
Output stage
29 5 Engine management diesel engine:
J248 – Diesel direct injection system control unit 5)
29 10 Engine management diesel engine:
J248 – Diesel direct injection system control unit 6)
30 20 J245-Sliding sunroof adjustment
control unit
31 20 J217 – Automatic gearbox control
unit
J539 – Brake servo control unit
31 5 J492-Four-wheel drive control
unit
32 10 Engine management petrol engine:
N30-Injector, cylinder 1
N31-Injector, cylinder 2
N32-Injector,
cylinder 3
N33-Injector, cylinder 4
32 30 Engine management diesel engine:
J248-Diesel direct injection system control unit
33 20 J31 – Automatic intermittent wash and
wipe relay
34 10 Engine management petrol engine:
N75 – Charge pressure control solenoid valve
N79 – Heater element for
crankcase breather
N112 – Secondary air inlet valve
N156 – Variable intake
manifold change-over valve
N249 – Turbocharger air recirculation
valve
N205 – Inlet camshaft control valve 1
34 10 Engine management diesel engine:
G70 – Air mass meter
G80 – Needle lift sender
N18 – Exhaust gas
recirculation valve
N75 – Charge pressure control solenoid valve
N239 –
Variable intake manifold flap change-over valve
35 30 U10 -Trailer socket
36 15 L46 – Rear left fog light bulb
L22 –
Left fog light bulb
L23 – Right fog light bulb
37 10 J285 – Control unit in dash panel
insert2)
J402 – Navigation operating electronics control unit2)
R –
Radio2)
V94 – Central locking motor with control unit for interior lights
switch-off delay and anti-theft alarm system²)
37 20 Engine management petrol engine:
J220 – Motronic control unit3)
J271 – Motronic current supply
relay3)
J363 – Current supply relay for Simos control unit3)
37 5 Engine management diesel engine:
J248 – Diesel direct injection system control unit3)
38 10 E150 – Driver side interior locking
switch
F248 – Release button for rear lid lock cylinder
J347 – Ultrasonic
sensor control unit
V94 – Central locking motor with control unit for
interior lights switch-off delay and anti-theft alarm system
39 15 Hazard warning lights system :
M5
– Front left turn signal bulb
M7 – Front right turn signal bulb
M6 – Rear
left turn signal bulb
M8 – Rear right turn signal bulb
M18 – Left side
mounted turn signal bulb
M19 – Right side mounted turn signal bulb
K65 –
Left turn signal warning lamp
K94 – Right turn signal warning lamp
40 20 H2 -Treble tone horn
H7 -Bass tone
horn
41 15 U1-Cigarette lighter
42 15 J415 – Navigation system tuner for
TV
J515 – Aerial selection control unit
R – Radio
R12 –
Amplifier
R44 – Amplifier with bass loudspeaker, on left in luggage
compartment
R94 – Navigation system interface
43 10 Engine management petrol engine:
G70 – Air mass meter
N80 – Active charcoal filter system solenoid valve
1
Z19 – Lambda probe heater
Z29 – Lambda probe 1 heater after catalytic
converter
43 10 Engine management diesel engine:
F36 – Clutch pedal switch
F47 – Brake pedal switch
N79 – Heater
element for crankcase breather
J359 – Low heat output relay
J360 – High
heat output relay
44 15 Z6 – Heated cushion for driver seat
Z7 –
Heated backrest for driver seat

2- Fuse box in the engine compartment (4)

To access the fuse box located in the engine compartment, release the fuse cover near the battery.

Audi A3 8V Fuse Box Diagram – Engine Compartment

Description


A
Function/component
S131 50 Heater glow plugs (diesel engine)
S132 50 Engine management
S133 30 Radiator fan
S134 110 Interior
S138 150 Alternator
S162 30 Fuse 1 (30) in fuse holder on battery

The instructions in this tutorial will work in the following model years:

1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 – Audi A3 Petrol (1.6 and 1.8) and Diesel (1.9 TDI 90, 100, 110 and 130) Engines, S3.

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Audi A3 8V (2012 to 2018) – Fuse Box Location and Fuses List

April 3, 2018 in Audi A3, Audi A3 8V (2012 to 2018) by admin

The Audi A3 8V (2012 – 2018) have 2 fuse boxes locations. One on vehicle interior and another one in engine compartment – Scroll down to see how to access them and the fuses list.

1- Fuse box on vehicle interior

To access the fuse box located on the left side, open storage compartment behind a cover near the steering column.

 

To access the fuse box located on the right side, open glove box.

Audi A3 8V Fuse Box Diagram – interior

Description


Equipment
1 Engine components
2 Seat adjustment
3 Hydraulic pump cover (Cabriolet)
4 MMI control panel, MMI components
5 Gateway
6 Selector lever (automatic transmission)
7 Climate/heating control, auxiliary heating, rear window defogger relay
8 Diagnosis, electromechanical parking brake switch, light switch, rain and light sensor, interior lighting communication box (Plug-in hybrid drive*) anti-theft alarm system
9 Steering column switch module
10 Display
11 Reversible driver’s side safety belt tensioners
12 MMI area
13 Adaptive dampers control module / service plug (Plug-in hybrid drive*)
14 Climate control system blower
15 Electronic steering column lock
16 MMI area
17 Instrument cluster
18 Rearview camera
19 Convince key system control module, tank system
20 Tank system
21
22
23 Exterior lighting, heated washer fluid nozzles
24 Panorama sunroof / power top control module, power top latch (Cabriolet)
25 Door/driver’s side doors (for example power windows)
26 Seat heating
27 Sound-amplifier
28 Power top control module, electronics (Cabriolet)
29 Interior lights
30
31 Exterior lighting
32 Driver assistance systems
33 Airbag
34 Button illumination, coils for upper cabin heating relay (Cabriolet) and socket relay, interior sound, reversing light switch, temperature sensor
35 Function lighting, diagnosis, headlight range control system, air quality sensor, automatic dimming rearview mirror
36 Right cornering light / right LED-headlight
37 Left cornering light / left LED-headlight
38 High-voltage battery (Plug-in hybrid drive*)
39 Door/front passenger’s side doors (for example, power windows)
40 Sockets
41 Reversible front passenger’s side safety belt tensioners
42 Central locking components, windshield washer system
43 Fleadlights, lighting
44 All wheel drive
45
46
47 Rear window wiper
48 Outer noise amplifier (Plug-in hybrid drive*)
49 Starter, clutch sensor, headlight relay coil, high-voltage battery (Plug-in hybrid drive*)
50
51
52
53 Rear window defogger

2- Fuse box in the engine compartment

To access the fuse box located in the engine compartment, release the fuse cover.

Audi A3 8V Fuse Box Diagram – Engine Compartment

Description


Equipment
1 ESC control module
2 ESC control module
3 Engine control module (gasoline/diesel)
4 Engine cooling, engine components, auxiliary heater coil relay (1+2), secondary air injection pump relay
5 Engine components, tank system
6 Brake light sensor
7 Engine components, water pumps
8 Oxygen sensor
9 Engine components, exhaust door, glow time control module, SULEV valve
10 Fuel injectors, fuel control module
11 Auxiliary heater heating element 2
12 Auxiliary heater heating element 3
13 Automatic transmission control module
14
15 Horn
16 Ignition coil/power electronics (Plug-in hybrid drive*)
17 ESC control module, engine control module
18 Terminal 30 (reference voltage)
19 Windshield wipers
20 Horn
21
22 Terminal 50 diagnosis
23 Starter
24 Auxiliary heater heating element 1, brake booster (Plug-in hybrid drive*)
25
26
27
28
29
30
31 Vacuum pump/water pump (Plug-in hybrid drive*)
32 LED headlights
33 Brake booster memory (Plug-in hybrid drive*)
34 Brake booster control (Plug-in hybrid drive*)
35 Relay (Plug-in hybrid drive*)

The instructions in this tutorial will work in the following model years:

2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 – Audi A3 8V, Petrol (1.4 and 2.0 TFSI), A3 S3 2.0 TFSI and Diesel (1.6 and 2.0 TDI) Engines.

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Audi A3 8P (2003 to 2008) Audi Recommended Tires Size and Pressure

January 9, 2018 in Audi A3, Audi A3 8P (2003 to 2013) by admin

The tires sizes and tire pressure recommended by Audi for the A3 8P (2003 to 2008) are:

Engine Tire designation
Tire pressure front Tire pressure rear
normal load condition (up to 3 occupants) full load condition normal load condition (up to 3 occupants) full load condition
PSI kPA PSI kPA PSI kPA
PSI
kPA
4-cylinder
225/45 R17 94H XL All Season 36 250 38 260 32 220 35 240
225/45 R17 94V XL High Performance 32 220 35 240 30 210 32 220
225/40 R18 92V XL 38 260 41 280 35 240 41 280
225/40 R18 92H XL 38 260 41 280 35 240 41 280
Compact spare wheel T125/70 R18 60 420 60 420 60 420 60 420
6-cylinder
225/45 R17 94H XL All Season 38 260 41 280 35 240 38 260
225/45 R17 94V XL High Performance 35 240 35 240 32 220 35 240
225/40 R18 92V XL 41 280 44 300 36 250 44 300
225/40 R18 92H XL 41 280 44 300 36 250 44 300
Compact spare wheel T125/70 R18 60 420 60 420 60 420 60 420
XL= reinforced or extra load tire. It may also appear as xi, EXTRA LOAD, or RF on the tire sidewall.

The instructions in this tutorial will work in the following model years:
– Audi A3 8P 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.

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How to replace remote fob battery in Audi A3, A4, Q3, Q7, R8, TT

December 22, 2017 in Audi A3, Audi A3 8P (2003 to 2013), Audi A3 8V (2012 to 2018), Audi A4, Audi A4 B7 (2004 to 2008), Audi A6, Audi A6 C6 (2004 to 2011), Audi Q3, Audi Q7, Audi Q7 4L (2005 to 2015), Audi R8, Audi R8 1st Gen (2005 to 2015), Audi TT, Audi TT 8J (2006 to 2014) by admin

This tutorial explains how to replace the key fob battery in Audi A3 8P, 8V (2003 – 2018), Audi A4 B7 (2004 – 2009), Audi A6 C6 (2004 – 2011), Audi Q3 8U (2011 – 2018), Audi Q7 1st. Gen. 4L (2005 – 2015), Audi R8 I (2005 – 2015), Audi TT 8J (2006 – 2015) with key fob pictured below.

LED in the remote control key (arrow in image on right side)

– If you press a button quickly, the LED blinks once.
– If you press a button longer (convenience opening), the LED blinks several times.
– If the LED does not blink, the remote control key battery is dead. The message “Please change key battery” can also appear in the instrument cluster display. Replace the battery.


To replace remote fob battery you’ll need:

– new CR2032 3v battery (one battery)

 

In order to replace it, follow the steps:

Step 1: Press the release button (red arrow).

Step 2: Pry apart the base (A) and the cover (B) carefully with a coin. Remove the cover (arrow).

Step 3: Re-install battery. Slide the battery holder carefully into th e remote
control key. Insert the mechanical key.

Battery orientation is with the (+) side down in relation to the cover.

The instructions in this tutorial will work in the following model years:
– Audi A3 8P, 8V 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018
– Audi A4 B7 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009
– Audi A6 C6 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011
– Audi Q3 8U 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017
– Audi Q7 1st. Gen. 4L 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015
– Audi R8 I 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015
– Audi TT 8J 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015

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How to replace remote fob battery in Audi A3, A4, A5, A6, Q5, Q7

December 17, 2017 in Audi A3, Audi A3 8P (2003 to 2013), Audi A4, Audi A4 B8 (2007 to 2015), Audi A5, Audi A5 8T (2007 to 2016), Audi A6, Audi A6 C6 (2004 to 2011), Audi Q5, Audi Q5 Type 8R (2008 to 2016), Audi Q7, Audi Q7 4L (2005 to 2015) by admin

This tutorial explains how to replace the key fob battery in Audi A3 (2003 – 2013), Audi A4 (2008 – 2016), Audi A5 (2007 – 2016), Audi A6 (2004 – 2011), Audi S3 (2006 – 2013), Audi S4 (2009 – 2015), Audi S5 (2007 – 2012), Audi S6 (2006 – 2011), Audi RS3 (2011-2012), Audi RS4 (2012-2015), Audi RS6 (2008-2010), Audi Q5 (2008 – 2017) and Audi Q7 (2005-2015) with key fob pictured below (smart key).


To replace remote fob battery you’ll need:

– new CR2032 3v battery (one battery)

 

In order to replace it, follow the steps:

Step 1: On the back of the key press the button (marked A) and at the same time pull the key blade out of the fob.

Step 2: On the front side of the key press the button (markerd arrow and B) and at the same time pull battery.

Step 3: You’ll now see the battery. Remove the old battery, making note of their orientation, and replace with new one.

Step 4
: Re-install battery, and after it the key blade.

Battery orientation is with the (+) side down.

The instructions in this tutorial will work in the following model years:

– Audi A3 8P 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013
– Audi A4 B8 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016
– Audi A5 8T 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016
– Audi A6 C6 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011
– Audi S3 8P 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013
– Audi S4 B8 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015
– Audi S5 8T 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012
– Audi S6 C6 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011
– Audi RS3 8P 2011 and 2012
– Audi RS4 B8 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015
– Audi RS6 C6 2008, 2009 and 2010
– Audi Q5 8R 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017
– Audi Q7 4L 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015

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Audi A3 8L (1996-2003) Interior Assembly Disassembly Workshop Repair Manual

August 26, 2016 in Audi A3, Audi A3 8L (1996 to 2003) by admin

Document Index

68 Interior Equipment
69 Passenger Protection
70 Trim / Insulation
72 Seat Frames
74 Seats – Upholstery, Covers

The instructions in this tutorial will work in the following model years:

– 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Audi A3 8L

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Audi A3 8L (1996-2003) Maintenance Workshop Repair Manual

August 25, 2016 in Audi A3, Audi A3 8L (1996 to 2003) by admin

Document Index

1 Survey of engines
5 Diesel engines
7 Delivery Service
12 Audi A3 as of chassis number 8LYA 000 001
20 Oil Change Service
21 Inspection Service
26 Lights, electrical equipment, switches, displays and other driver-operated controls: Checking function
28 Windscreen wiper and washer system and headlight washer system: adjust washer jet settings and check function
28 Windscreen washer system: check washer jet settings and adjust if necessary
30 Headlight washer system: check washer jet settings
31 Wiper blades: check park position and check for damage
36 Electric window lifters: check positions
37 Air conditioner: check function, set temperature to 22 °C
37 Radio / Navigation System Plus (Chorus, Concert, Symphony): deactivate transport mode
43 Radio or Radio/Navigation System Plus: activate anti-theft coding by entering fixed code number
46 Self-diagnosis: Interrogate fault memory with V.A.G 1551 or VAS 5051
48 Dash panel insert: set language version
51 Service interval display: reset
58 Service display: resetting LongLife Service as of 2000 I (Y)
88 Service display: resetting Inspection Service (fixed interval) as of 2000 I (Y)
114 Door arresters and lock cylinders: lubricate
114 Bonnet release catch: lubricate
115 Sun roof: check function, clean guide rails and spray with lubricating spray
115 Telematics: renew the emergency backup battery
117 Battery: check electrolyte level and top up with distilled water if necessary
124 Battery: check no-load voltage before starting the engine for the first time (only applies to vehi-cles kept in stock for long periods)
125 Battery: Check security of battery cables.
127 Battery: Perform load test
131 Removing engine cover
134 Engine (from above and below) and engine compartment: visual check for leaks and damage
135 Windscreen / headlight washer system: top up fluid
136 Cooling system: check antifreeze and top up coolant if necessary
141 Air cleaner: clean housing and replace filter element
142 Noise insulation: remove
143 Spark plugs: replace
148 Hydraulic system: check for leaks, check fluid level and top up hydraulic fluid if necessary
150 Fuel filter: replace (TDI engines)
152 Dust and pollen filter: replace
153 Toothed belt for camshaft drive: Check for damage, measure width of toothed belt (TDI engines up to and including model year 1999 (X))
154 Toothed belt for camshaft drive: replace (TDI engines)
155 Ribbed belt: replace
155 Toothed belt: replace
155 Transport locks: remove locking elements for front suspension struts
157 Manual gearbox/final drive: check oil level and top up if necessary
159 Haldex clutch: change the oil
161 Haldex clutch: change oil filter
164 Final drive (automatic gearbox): check oil level and top up if necessary
166 Engine oil: drain or extract, change oil filter
169 Brake system: visual check for leaks and damage
171 Brake pads: check thickness
172 Undersea!: visual check for damage
172 Track rod ends: check play, attachment and protective boots
173 Tyres (incl. spare wheel): check condition and wear pattern
175 Tyres (incl. spare wheel): check and record tread depths
176 Tyres (incl. spare wheel): inflate to correct pressures
177 Factory-fitted winter tyres
178 Wheel bolts: tighten to specified torque

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Audi A3 8L (1996-2003) Electrical Workshop Repair Manual

August 25, 2016 in Audi A3, Audi A3 8L (1996 to 2003) by admin

Document Index

27 Starter, Current Supply
90 Gauges, Instruments
92 Windscreen Wipe and Wash System
94 Lights, Lamps, Switches – Exterior
96 Lights, Lamps, Switches – Interior
97 Wirings

The instructions in this tutorial will work in the following model years:

– 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Audi A3 8L

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How to find Audi engine code

March 2, 2016 in Audi A3 8L (1996 to 2003), Audi A4 B5 (1994 to 2001), Audi A4 B6 (2000 to 2006), Audi A6 C5 (1997 to 2005), Audi A6 C5 Allroad Quattro (1999 to 2005), Audi A8 D2 (1994 to 2002), Audi A8 D3 (2002 to 2010), Audi TT 8N (1998 to 2006), Generic How To's by admin

When you are searching for something to your cas, sometimes it’s usefull to know what is the code of the engine.

You have two options to easily retrieve the engine code of your car:

1. Look in your service book. On the first you’ll have a black and white sticker.
2. Look in your spare tyre well, and you’ll find the same black and white sticker.

how to find audi engine code

This sticker have severall information regarding your car (engine code, gearbox code,  paint code, trim code and all the option codes).

The engine code is the first information on the 4th line (highlighted in red in the image  on the left).