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Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 – 2000 2003 ELECTRICAL Fuses Circuit Breakers Relays A8 S8

Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - 2000-2003 ELECTRICAL Fuses, Circuit Breakers & Relays - A8 & S8


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - IDENTIFICATION

NOTE: After reconnecting the battery be sure to reactivate the radio, clock, power windows and engine according to instructions in the Owner's Manual.

For engine code location and identification, see ENGINE IDENTIFICATION. For specific fuse and relay panels, see FUSE & RELAY PANELS IDENTIFICATION. For fuse color and amp rating identification, see FUSE COLOR & AMP RATING IDENTIFICATION.


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - ENGINE IDENTIFICATION


For A8 models with 4.2L V8 Engine Code AKB and AUX and S8 4.2L V8 models with Engine Code AYS, the engine code and serial numbers are located on the left side of the cylinder block. See Fig. 1. The engine number is also listed on a label on the belt cover. The engine code is included on the vehicle data label.

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Fig. 1: Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Component Locations - Locating Engine Code (4.2L AKB, AUX & AYS)


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - FUSE & RELAY PANELS IDENTIFICATION



Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Fuse Color & Amp Rating Identification



Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 FUSE COLOR/AMP RATING

Fuse Color Amp Rating
Black 1
Lilac 3
Light Brown (Beige) 5
Brown 7.5
Red 10
Blue 15
Yellow 20
Transparent (White) 25
Green 30
Orange 40


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - FUSES PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE PANEL


For passenger compartment fuse panel, fuse identification. See FUSE PANEL IDENTIFICATION (PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE PANEL). For fuse color/amp identification. See FUSE COLOR & AMP RATING IDENTIFICATION table.


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Fuse Panel Location (Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel)


Passenger compartment fuse panel is located behind cover in passenger footwell. See Fig. 2.

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Fig. 2: Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Component Locations - Locating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel (Behind Cover In Passenger Footwell)


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Fuse Panel Identification (Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel)


For fuse position within panel, see Fig. 3. For fuse position number, amp rating and description of circuits protected, see FUSE IDENTIFICATION (PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE PANEL) table.

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Fig. 3: Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Component Locations - Identifying Fuse Locations (Behind Cover In Passenger Footwell (All Models)


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 FUSE IDENTIFICATION (PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE PANEL)

Fuse No. Amp Rating Circuits Protected
Fuse Carrier Station No. 1 (Black)
1 5 Lamp Control Module, Left Parking Light, Left Front Side Marker Light, Instrument Cluster Combination Processor
2 5 Lamp Control Module, Right Parking Light, Right Front Side Marker Light, Tail Lights, Licence Plate Lights, Instrument Cluster Combination Processor
3 15 Lamp Control Module
4 15 Lamp Control Module
5 10 Left High Beam Headlight, Front/Rear Foglight Control Module
6 10 High Beam Indicator Light, Right High Beam Headlight
7 15 Emergency Flasher Switch
8 15 Duel Horns
9 10 Data Link Connector
10 25 Windshield Wiper Washer Switch, Windshield Wiper Washer Intermittent Relay
Fuse Carrier Station No. 2 (Red)
1 10 Outside Mirrors
2 10 Heated Steering Wheel, Steering Wheel Control Module
3 (1) 5 A/C Control Head, Cigarette Lighter, Fog Light Relay, Glove Compartment Light, Instrument Cluster, Instrument Cluster Combination Processor, Tail Lights, Ashtray Light, Rear Ashtray Light, Multifunction Transmission Range Switch, Automatic Transmission Console Light, Licence Plate Lights, Illumination For Storage Tray, Cup Holder & Coin Holder
3 (2) 5 A/C Control Head, Cigarette Lighter, Fog Light Relay, Glove Compartment Light, Instrument Cluster, Instrument Cluster Combination Processor, Tail Lights, Ashtray Light, Rear Ashtray Light, Multifunction Transmission Range Switch, Automatic Transmission Console Light, Licence Plate Light, Tiptronic Switch
4 5 First, Second and Third Speed Coolant Fan Control Relays, Air Quality Sensor
5 15 Fog Light Switch, Rear Fog Light Switch, Fog Light Control Module
6 30 A/C Control Head, Rear Window Defogger Switch
7 5 Steering Angle Sensor
8 10 Emergency Flasher Switch
9 10 Brake Light Switch
10 5 Washer Nozzle Heaters
Fuse Carrier Station No. 3 (Yellow)
1 15 Data Link Connector, Instrument Cluster, Lamp Control Module, Steering Wheel Control Module, Radio, Headlight Beam Adjustment Motors, Headlight Beam Adjustment Control Module, Parking Aid Control Module
1 (2) 15 Data Link Connector, Instrument Cluster, Lamp Control Module, Steering Wheel Control Module, Radio, Headlight Beam Adjustment Motors, Headlight Beam Adjustment Control Module, Parking Aid Control Module, Tire Pressure Monitoring Control Module
2 (1) 5 Telephone Transceiver, Radio
3 (1) 15 Cigarette Lighter
4 10 A/ C Control Head, Instrument Cluster Combination Processor, Parking Aid Control Module, Solar Cell Separation Relay, Steering Wheel Control Module
4 (2) 10 A/ C Control Head, Instrument Cluster Combination Processor, Parking Aid Control Module, Solar Cell Separation Relay, Steering Wheel Control Module, Tire Pressure Monitoring Control Module
5 10 A/C Control Head
6 10 Multifunction Transmission Range Switch, Shift Lock Solenoid
7 15 Coolant Pump, Heat regulating Valves
8 10 A/C Clutch Relay
9 5 Steering Wheel Control Module
10 N/A Not Used
Fuse Carrier Station No. 4 (Blue)
1 20 Fuel Pump
2 30 Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils
2 (3) 30 Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils, Valves No. 1 & 2 For Camshaft Adjustment
3 20 HO2 Sensors Before TWC, EVAP Leak Detection Pump
4 N/A Not Used
5 5 Navigation Control Unit
6 10 Navigation Control Unit
7 N/A Not Used
8 5 Oil Level Thermal Sensor
9 25 ABS Control Module
10 10 ABS Control Module, Anti-Slip Control Switch (W/FWD), Brake Vacuum Vent Valve, ARS/ESP Switch
Fuse Carrier Station No. 5 (Brown)
1 10 Front Interior Light, Rear Reading Lights, Central Locking/Alarm System/Interior Light Delay Control Module, Central Locking SAFE Warning Light, Left Front Reading Light, Interior & Map/Reading Relay, Passenger Compartment Monitoring Switch, Make Up Mirror Lights, Door Warning Lights
2 10 Right & Left Power Windows Control Module, Mirror Adjustment Switch, Mirror Fold-Away Function Control Module, Memory Program Switch, Rear Headrest Adjustment Switch, Front Heated Seat Switches, Rear Heated Seat Switch, Front Seat Memory Switch
3 15 Luggage Compartment Release Switch, Right & Left Make Up Mirror Lights, Right & Left Make Up Mirror Lights Switch, Entry/Floor Light Relay, Interior Monitoring Sensors Control Module, Driver's Side Interior Lock Switch, Mirror Memory Control Module, Memory Program Switch, Passengers Seat Memory Program Switch, Ultra Sound Sensors Control Module, Right Reading Light/Map Light, Left Reading Light, Interior Lights
4 10 Central Locking/Alarm System/Interior Lights Delay Control Module, Rear Window Shade Switch, Automatic Dimmer Inside Mirror, Garage Door Control Module, Interior & Map/Reading Light Relay
5 15 Central Locking/Alarm System/Interior Lights Delay Control Module
6 20 Power Sunroof Control Module
7 15 Window Lockout Switch, Left Heated Door Lock Control Module
8 N/A Not Used
9 20 Steering Column/Belt Height Control Module, Steering Column Adjustment Switch
10 20 Front Heated Seat Switch, Rear Window Shade Control Module
(1) Model years 2000 and 2001.
(2) Model years 2002 and 2003.
(3) Model years 2001 through 2003.


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - RELAY PANELS


NOTE: Relay carriers, (panels) may also have fuse positions on them.


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - MICRO CENTRAL ELECTRIC PANEL


Micro Central Electrical Panel is located in the passengers footwell. See Fig. 4. For relay positions within panel, see Fig. 5.

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Fig. 4: Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Component Locations - Locating Relay Panels Under Passengers Footwell

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Fig. 5: Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Component Locations - Identifying Relays On Micro Central Electric Panel


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Relay Identification (Micro Central Electric Panel)



Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 MICRO CENTRAL ELECTRIC PANEL

Position Relay No. Circuit Protected
1 J4 Duel Horn Relay
2 J59 Load Reduction Relay
3 N/A Not Used
4 J17 Fuel Pump Relay
5 N/A Not Used
6 N/A Not Used


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - PASSENGERS FOOTWELL FIFTEEN FOLD RELAY PANEL


Relay panel is located in the passengers footwell. See Fig. 4. For relay positions within panel, see Fig. 6. For relay number, position number and circuits protected, see FIFTEEN FOLD RELAY PANEL table.

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Fig. 6: Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Component Locations - Identifying Relays On Fifteen Fold Relay Panel


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Relay Identification (Fifteen Fold Relay Panel)



Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 FIFTEEN FOLD RELAY PANEL

Position Relay No. Circuit Protected
1 J123 Front Lamp Control Module
2 J271 ECM Power Supply Relay
3 J512 Front/Rear Fog Light Control Module
4 J31 Wiper/Washer Intermittent Relay
5 J348 Relay For Entry & Floor Light
6 J123 Front Lamp Control Module
7 J309 Soar Separation Relay
8 J512 Front/Rear Fog Light Control Module
9 J31 Wiper/Washer Intermittent Relay
10 J351 Control Module For Mirror Fold-Away Function
11 J91 Interior & Map/Reading Light Relay
12 J236 Servotronic Control Module
13 J309 Solar Cell Separation Relay
14 J44 A/C Clutch Relay
15 J351 Control Module For Mirror Fold-Away Function


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - PASSENGERS FOOTWELL AUXILIARY ELEVEN FOLD FUSE & RELAY PANEL


Relay panel is located in the passengers footwell. See Fig. 4. For relay positions within panel, see Fig. 7.

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Fig. 7: Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Component Locations - Identifying Fuses & Relays On Auxiliary Eleven Fold Panel


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Relay Identification (Auxiliary Eleven Fold Fuse & Relay Panel)



Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 AUXILIARY ELEVEN FOLD FUSE & RELAY PANEL

Position Relay No. Circuit Protected
1 J207 Starting Interlock Relay
2 N/A Not Used
5 J90 Daytime Running Lights Switch-On Relay
6 (1) J2 Emergency Flasher Relay
6 (2) J4 Duel Horn Relay No. 2
8 N/A Not Used
9 N/A Not Used
10 N/A Not Used
11 N/A Not Used
(1) Model years 2000 and 2001.
(2) Model years 2002 and 2003.


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Fuse Identification (Auxiliary Eleven Fold Fuse & Relay Panel)



Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 FUSE IDENTIFICATION (AUXILIARY ELEVEN FOLD FUSE & RELAY PANEL)

Position No. Fuse No. Amp Rating Circuit Protected
3 S80 30 Power Seat Circuit Breaker No. 2
4 S44 30 Power Seat (Memory) Circuit Breaker No. 1
7 S25 40 Blower Fan


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - DRIVERS FOOTWELL TEN FOLD RELAY PANEL


Relay panel is located under drivers footwell. Relay panel is behind driver's storage shelf. For relay panel location, see Fig. 8. To identify Auxiliary Ten Fold Relay Panel, see Fig. 9. For relay and fuse positions within panel, see Fig. 10. For relay number, position number and circuits protected, see RELAY IDENTIFICATION (DRIVERS FOOTWELL TEN FOLD RELAY PANEL). For fuse number, position number, amperage and circuits protected, see FUSE IDENTIFICATION (DRIVERS FOOTWELL TEN FOLD RELAY PANEL)

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Fig. 8: Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Component Locations - Locating Drivers Footwell Ten Fold Relay Panel

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Fig. 9: Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Component Locations - Identifying Drivers Footwell Ten Fold Relay Panel

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Fig. 10: Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Component Locations - Identifying Relays On Drivers Footwell Ten Fold Relay Panel


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Relay Identification (Drivers Footwell Ten Fold Relay Panel)



Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 RELAY IDENTIFICATION (TEN FOLD RELAY PANEL)

Position Relay No. Circuit Protected
1 J106 ABS Solenoid Valve Relay
2 J105 ABS Return Flow Pump Relay
3 J453 Control Module For Multi-Function Steering Wheel
4 J453 Control Module For Multi-Function Steering Wheel
5 N/A Not Used
6 J2 Emergence Flasher Relay
9 N/A Not Used
10 N/A Not Used


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Fuse Identification (Drivers Footwell Ten Fold Relay Panel)



Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 FUSE IDENTIFICATION (TEN FOLD RELAY PANEL)

Position No. Fuse No. Amp Rating Circuit Protected
7 S37 30 Power Window Circuit Breaker (Rear)
8 S43 30 Power Window Circuit Breaker (Front)


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - LUGGAGE BOOT RELAY & FUSE CARRIER


NOTE: No relays where located for luggage boot relay and fuse carrier. Only fuses are installed.

Luggage boot relay and fuse carrier is located inside luggage boot, right side panel. See Fig. 11. For relay and fuse positions within panel, see Fig. 12. For fuse number, position number, amperage and circuits protected, see FUSE IDENTIFICATION (LUGGAGE BOOT RELAY & FUSE CARRIER). For fuse color/amp identification. See FUSE COLOR & AMP RATING IDENTIFICATION table.

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Fig. 11: Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Component Locations - Locating Luggage Boot Relay & Fuse Carrier

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Fig. 12: Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Component Locations - Identifying Luggage Boot Fuses


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Fuse Identification (Luggage Boot Relay & Fuse Carrier)



Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 LUGGAGE BOOT RELAY & FUSE CARRIER

Fuse Position Fuse Number Amp Rating Circuits Protected
1 TV2 Connector N/A Terminal 30 B+ Distribution To Luggage Boot Relay & Fuse Carrier
2 S53 60 ABS Control Module
3 S38 20 Heated Seats, Right & Left Rear Seat Regulating Switch
6 S92 20 Radio, Amplifier, Right & Left Rear Woofers, Power Antenna
7 S54 25 ABS Valve
9 S119 15 (1) Telephone
14 S46 20 Power Seat Fuse
15 (2) S46 20 Power Seat Fuse
(1) Manufacturer notes this fuse as a 5 amp. or 15 amp. fuse.
(2) Model year 2000.


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - PLENUM E-BOX RELAY & FUSE PANEL


Plenum E-Box Relay and Fuse Panel is located to the left of ECM in plenum. See Fig. 13. For fuse and relay positions within relay and fuse panel, see Fig. 14. For relay number, position number and circuits protected, see RELAY IDENTIFICATION (PLENUM E-BOX RELAY & FUSE PANEL). For fuse position number, fuse number, amperage rating and circuits protected, see FUSE IDENTIFICATION (PLENUM E-BOX RELAY & FUSE PANEL).

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Fig. 13: Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Component Locations - Locating Plenum E-Box Relay & Fuse Panel

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Fig. 14: Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Component Locations - Identifying Plenum E-Box Relays & Fuses


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Relay Identification (Plenum E-Box Relay & Fuse Panel)



Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 RELAY IDENTIFICATION (PLENUM E-BOX RELAY & FUSE PANEL)

Position Relay No. Circuit Protected
1 N/A Not Used
3 N/A Not Used
4 J299 Secondary Air Injection Pump Relay
5 N/A Not Used
8 N/A Not Used


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - Fuse Identification (Plenum E-Box Relay & Fuse Panel)



Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 FUSE IDENTIFICATION (PLENUM E-BOX RELAY & FUSE PANEL)

Position No. Fuse No. Amp Rating Circuit Protected
2b S113 15 Transmission Control Module
6 S116 15 (1) ECM & Fuel Injectors
7 (2), (3) S117 20 EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve, Intake Manifold Tuning Valve No. 1, Intake Manifold Tuning Valve No. 2, Fuel Injector Air Control Valve & EVAP Leak Detection Pump, Secondary Air Injection, Electrohydraulic Engine Mounts, MAF Sensor, Camshaft Adjustment Valves, (Control Elements).
9 S102 5 ECM
(1) Manufacturer notes this fuse as a 15 amp. or 5 amp. fuse.
(2) Intake Manifold Tuning Valve No. 2, is used on models with engine code AUX.
(3) This fuse position for Camshaft Adjustment Valves is used for model year 2000.


Audi A8 L Quattro 2001 - COOLANT FAN, FIRST, SECOND & THIRD SPEED RELAYS


Coolant fan relays are located on left instrument panel cross member, above pedal cluster.