2026 Audi Q5 Fuses and Fuse Box User Guide
This blog delves deeply into the 2026 Audi Q5 fuses and fuse box, helping you understand their functions and locations. Understand how each fuse protects critical electrical components and ensures smooth vehicle performance.
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Fuses and bulbs
Changing fuses
Changing a fuse
Procedure
Fuses are located throughout the vehicle, for ex-ample in the engine compartment, in the front cabin and in the luggage compartment.
To see whether a fuse has blown, check whether the metal strip has melted.
- Switch off the vehicle and all electrical equip-ment.
- Refer to the fuse layout tables to identify the fuse for the affected component.
- Remove the appropriate cover.
- If fitted, pull the coloured plastic frame out of the fuse carrier.
- Take the clip from inside the respective fuse box.
- Use the clip to pull out the fuse.
- Blown fuses should always be replaced with a fuse of the same ampere rating.
- Attach the plastic frame again if removed earli-er.
- Put the cover back on.
Colour coding for fuses
| Colour | Rating in amperes |
| black | 1 |
| grey | 2 |
| purple | 3 |
| pink | 4 |
| light brown | 5 |
| brown | 7.5 |
| red (narrow) | 10 |
| light blue | 15 |
| yellow | 20 |
| white or transparent | 25 |
| light green | 30 |
| blue-green | 35 |
| orange | 40 |
| red (wide) | 50 |
Information on the tables
- The tables show the fuse assignment in each fuse box.
- The tables only include the fuses that you can replace yourself. Should any other fuses need to be replaced, please contact a qualified work-shop.
- Free fuse locations are not shown in the tables.
- Some of the listed items of equipment are only fitted on certain models or are optional extras.
WARNING|
Never attempt to repair a fuse or replace a blown fuse by fitting a fuse with a different ampere rating. This could damage the electri-cal system – risk of fire!
CAUTION
If a newly replaced fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical system must be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Fuse layout in the footwell
| Fuse carrier 1 (black) | |
| No. | Electrical equipment |
| 1 | Thermal management |
| 4 | Thermal management sensors |
| 5 | Air conditioner |
| 7 | Low-voltage power distribution control unit, starter relay |
| 8 | Electrical system control unit, diagnostic connection, interior mirror, front seat elec- tronics |
| 9 | Rear USB connections |
| Fuse carrier 2 (beige) | |
| No. | Electrical equipment |
| 1 | Emergency call and communication con- trol unit |
| 3 | Airbag |
| 4 | Left headlight |
| 5 | Drive and chassis control unit |
| 6 | Central control unit for driver assist sys- tems |
| 7 | Right headlight |
| 8 | Wipers |
| 9 | Radar sensors at the front corners of the vehicle |
| 10 | Diagnostic connection |
| 11 | Door control unit, front left |
| 12 | Door control unit, rear left |
| Fuse carrier 3 (black) | |
| No. | Electrical equipment |
| 1 | Automatic gearbox |
| 2 | Air conditioning system, thermal manage- ment |
| 3 | Interior lighting, parking aid |
| 4 | Four-wheel drive |
| 5 | Gear oil cooler |
| 6 | Air conditioner compressor |
| 7 | Dash panel |
| 8 | Light sensor/rain sensor |
| 9 | Control unit for convenience access |
| 10 | Drive system control unit |
| 12 | Belt tensioners (front passenger’s side) |
| Fuse carrier 4 (white) | |
| No. | Electrical equipment |
| 1 | Garage door opener |
| 2 | Starter relay |
| 3 | Auxiliary heating |
| 4 | Headlight washer system, seat heating |
| 5 | Front camera for driver assist systems |
| 6 | Central locking system |
| 7 | Horn, anti-theft alarm system |
| Fuse carrier 4 (white) | |
| 8 | Phone compartment with inductive charg- ing function |
| 9 | Radiator fan |
| 10 | Belt tensioners (driver’s side) |
| 12 | Control unit for adaptive cruise control |
Fuse layout in the luggage compartment
| No. | Electrical equipment |
| 1 | Rear window heating |
| 5 | Central control unit for convenience sys- tem |
| 6 | Towing bracket (left lights) |
| 7 | Door control unit, rear right |
| 8 | Central control unit for convenience sys- tem |
| 10 | Towing bracket (right lights) |
| 11 | Door control unit, front right |
| 12 | Anti-lock brake system (ABS), electronic stabilisation control (ESC) |
| 17 | Radar sensors at the rear corners of the ve- hicle |
| 18 | Door control unit (driver’s side) |
| 19 | Door control unit (passenger’s side) |
| 20 | Driver activity sensor |
| 21 | Control unit for adaptive cruise control |
| 23 | Roof electronics |
| 24 | Control unit for vehicle electrical system |
| 25 | Rear air conditioner control console |
| 26 | Emission control |
| 27 | Anti-theft alarm system |
| 28 | Rear seat electronics |
| 29 | Electrical socket for towing bracket |
| 30 | Control unit for driver assist systems |
| 32 | Infotainment system |
| 33 | Central control unit for convenience sys- tem |
| 34 | Central control unit for convenience sys- tem, sockets |
| 36 | Air suspension control unit |
| 37 | Sound system |
| 39 | Lighting for panoramic glass roof |
| 40 | Selector lever |
| 41 | Boot lid control unit |
| 42 | Control unit for access and start authorisa- tion |
| 43 | Surround view camera control unit |
| 44 | Tyre pressure loss indicator |
| 45 | MMI control dial |
| 51 | Engine components |
| 52 | USB connections |
| 57 | Powertrain generator |
| 58 | Door control unit |
| 60 | Centre console switch module |
| 61 | Air suspension control unit |
| 62 | 48 V battery |
| 63 | Towing bracket release |
| 65 | Seat heating (rear) |
Changing a bulb
Information on changing bulbs
Your vehicle is fitted with maintenance-free headlights and rear lights. If a bulb does need to be changed, however, please contact an Audi dealer or qualified workshop.
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