The Audi Q8 is a premium luxury SUV that debuted on the market in 2018 and is still in production today. The model is based on the technical platform of the Audi Q7, but has a sportier character and a more aggressive look compared to that model.

Checking and replacing fuses

As you know, fuses protect against overloading the electrical system of our cars. When a component stops working, it is most likely that a circuit breaker has tripped or a fuse has blown. Therefore, the fuse responsible for the component should be checked before repair. A blown fuse will be indicated by a melted or completely ruptured tape inside the fuse.

Remember this before replacing the fuse!

  • remove the ignition key
  • check that everything has been switched off
  • always replace fuses with the same amperage.

Passenger compartment

There are two fuse boxes in the cabin – one at the front left of the cockpit and one in the driver’s footwell.

Cockpit fuse panel

NumberDescription
A2Audi phonebox, roof antenna
A3Climate control system, fragrance system
A4Head-up display
A5USB ports with charging function
A7Steering column lock
A8Top/Bottom Display
A9Instrument cluster
A10CD/DVD player
A11Light switch, switch panels
A12Steering column electronics
A13Volume control
A14MMI Infotainment system control module
A15Steering column adjustment
A16Steering wheel heating

Fuse panel in the driver’s footwell

Version 1

Version 2

NumberDescription
Fuse panel A
A1Catalytic converter heating, camshaft adjustment
A2Mass air flow sensor, heated lambda sensors
A3Engine heating, fuel injectors, exhaust flaps
A4Hot water pump, exhaust door, NOX sensor, particulate sensor, biodiesel sensor
A5Brake light sensor
A6Engine valves
A7Heated lambda probe, mass air flow sensor
A8High pressure pump, engine mount
A9Engine components, engine relay
A10Oil pressure sensor, oil temperature sensor
A1148-volt coolant pump, 48-volt starter, 12-volt starter
A12Engine valves
A13Engine cooling
A14Engine Control Module
A15Heated oxygen sensors
A16Fuel pump
Fuse Panel B
B1Ignition coils
B3High voltage heating
B4Electric compressor
B5Engine mount
B6Windshield washer system control module
B7Instrument panel
B8Air conditioning system fresh air blower
B9Driver Assistance Systems Control Module
B10Emergency call system
B11Engine start, electric drive clutch
Fuse Panel C
C1Front seat heating
C2Wipers
C3Left headlight electronics
C4Panoramic glass roof
C5Left Front Door Control Module
C6Nests
C7Right Rear Door Control Module
C9Right headlight electronics
C10Windshield washer system/Headlamp washer system
C11Left Rear Door Control Module
C12Parking heater
Fuse panel D
D1Seat ventilation, seat electronics, rear-view mirror, rear air conditioning control panel, diagnostic connector, traffic information antenna (TMC)
D2Vehicle Electrical System Control Module, Gateway Control Module
D3Sound actuator / exhaust sound tuning
D4Transmission Fluid Cooling Valve
D5Engine start, electric drive
D8Night Vision Assistant, Active Roll Stabilization
D9Adaptive Cruise Control Assist, Front Wheel Sensors
D10External sound
D11Junction assistant, driver assistance systems
D13Left headlight
D15USB input
Fuse panel E
E1Burglar alarm system
E2Engine Control Module
E3Front seat electronics, lumbar support
And 4Automatic transmission gear shift lever
E5Horn
E6Parking brake
E7Gateway Control Module (Diagnostics)
E8Roof electronics control module
E9Electronic Toll Collection System (ETC)
E10Airbag control module
E11Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
E12Diagnostic connector, light/rain sensor
E13Climate control system
E14Right Front Door Control Module
E15Air conditioning compressor
E16Brake system pressure tank

Fuse box in the trunk

It is located under the cover on the left side of the trunk.

NumberDescription
Fuse panel A
A1High-voltage heating, thermal management
A5Air suspension/damping
A6Automatic gearbox
A7Rear seat heating, rear air conditioning control panel
A9Central locking, left rear light
A10Driver side front seat belt tensioner
A11Central trunk lid lock, fuel filler flap, boot cover
A12Trunk Lid Control Module
Fuse Panel B
B1Rear air conditioning blower
B2Sound amplifier
B3Exhaust gas cleaning, sound actuator
B4Rear air conditioning control panel
B5Right trailer hitch light
B6Trailer Hitch Positioning Motor
B7Releasing the trailer hitch
B8Left trailer hitch light
B9Trailer hitch socket
B10Sport differential with all-wheel drive
B11Exhaust gas purification
B12Driver’s side rear seat belt pretensioner
Fuse Panel C
C1Driver Assistance Systems Control Module
C2Phone-box Audi
C3Right lumbar support
C4Side Assist
C6Tire Pressure Monitoring System
C7External antenna
C8Radio receiver for parking heater, fuel tank monitoring
C10TV tuner, data exchange and telematics control module
C11Convenient access control and start authorization module
C12Garage door opener
C13Reversing camera, peripheral cameras
C14Comfort system control module, right rear light
C15Rear passenger seat belt pretensioner
C16Front passenger seat belt tensioner
Fuse panel D
D1Active roll stabilization
D2High voltage battery
D3High Voltage Battery Coolant Pump
D4Power electronics control module
D5Brake booster
D6Voltage converter
D7Starting the engine
D8Air conditioning compressor
D9Auxiliary Battery Control Module
D10High voltage battery
D11Charging system
D12Radio receiver for additional heating and air conditioning
D14Thermal management, coolant pumps
D15Thermomanagement control module
Fuse panel E
E7Front seat heating
E9Exhaust gas purification
E10Rear seat heating, rear air conditioning control
E12Exhaust gas purification

Audi Q8 fuses and relays. Audi Q8 fuse diagram.