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The Audi A6 is a series of executive cars produced by Audi, internally designated as “Type C”. In this article, we provide a detailed overview of the fuse box diagrams for the third-generation Audi A6 / S6 (C6 chassis), encompassing the 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 model years.
This guide details the locations and includes photographs of the power distribution centers. Fuses responsible for the “Cigarette Lighter” and “Fuel Pump” circuits are highlighted in bold.
Luggage Compartment
The power distribution center is located on the left side behind the trim panel, adjacent to the vehicle jack.
View of the access panel.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Component | A |
| Black Carrier | ||
| 1 | Digital Signal Processing (DSP) / BOSE Amplifier | 30 |
| 2 | Multi Media Interface (MMI), antenna amplifier | 5 |
| 3 | Electromechanical parking brake, left actuator | 30 |
| 4 | Electromechanical parking brake, right actuator | 30 |
| 5 | 12V auxiliary power outlet (luggage compartment) | 20 |
| 6 | Battery energy management system | 5 |
| 7 | Vehicle electrical system control module (right lighting) | 20 |
| 8 | Comfort system central control module (rear) | 5 |
| 9 | Comfort system central control module (left lighting) | 30 |
| 10 | Power windows (right side) | 35 |
| 11 | Left-hand drive (LHD): Parking aid. 20A Right-hand drive (RHD): Front cigarette lighter | 5 |
| 12 | Rear cigarette lighter | 20 |
| Brown Carrier | ||
| 1 | Rearview camera system | 5 |
| 2 | Power tailgate control module | 30 |
| 3 | 30 | |
| 4 | 20 | |
| 5 | Antenna amplifier | 5 |
| 6 | TV tuner | 5 |
| 7 | Comfort system central control module | 5 |
| 8 | Auxiliary heater module | 20 |
| 9 | Digital tuner | 5 |
| 10 | Trailer hitch control module | 15 |
| 11 | Trailer hitch control module (left lighting) | 15 |
| 12 | Trailer hitch control module (right lighting) | 15 |
| 8 - Rear window defogger relay, 9 - From 2006: Auxiliary heater fuel pump relay, 10 - Fuel pump relay. | ||
Passenger Compartment
There are three fuse blocks located in the passenger compartment.
Fuse Panel 1
Located on the driver's side of the instrument panel, accessible by removing the side cover.
View of the access panel.
2004 - 2008 Model Years
Diagram.
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| No. | Component | A |
| 1 | Spare | - |
| 2 | Spare | - |
| 3 | Engine management system | 5 |
| 4 | Engine oil level sensor | 5 |
| 5 | Air conditioning (A/C) system | 5 |
| 6 | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), clutch position sensor | 5 |
| 7 | On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port | 5 |
| 8 | HomeLink® control module | 5 |
| 9 | Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror | 5 |
| 10 | Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | 5 |
| 11 | Climate control / heater module | 5 |
| 12 | On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port | 10 |
| 13 | Steering column electronic systems control module | 10 |
| 14 | Brake light switch | 5 |
| 15 | Instrument cluster | 10 |
| 16 | Telephone / Telematics system | 10 |
| 17 | Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | 10 |
| 18 | Left headlight control module | 5 |
| 19 | Rain/light sensor | 5 |
| 20 | Heated windshield washer nozzles | 5 |
| 21 | Antenna amplifier | 5 |
| 22 | Not used | - |
| 23 | Electromechanical parking brake | 5 |
| 24 | Not used | - |
| 25 | Not used | - |
| 26 | Not used | - |
| 27 | Not used | - |
| 28 | Not used | - |
| 29 | Not used | - |
| 30 | Not used | - |
| 31 | Reverse light switch, Multitronic transmission, engine components | 15 |
| 32 | Vehicle electrical system control module (footwell and exterior lighting, horn, wipers, power steering column adjustment) | 30 |
| 33 | Vehicle electrical system control module (left lighting) | 25 |
| 34 | Vehicle electrical system control module (right lighting) | 25 |
| 35 | Auxiliary heater module | 20 |
| 36 | Headlight washer system | 30 |
| 37 | Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | 25 |
| 38 | Windshield wiper system | 30 |
| 39 | Left door control module | 15 |
| 40 | Dual tone horn / MMI display | 25 |
| 41 | HVAC blower motor | 40 |
| 42 | Electronic ignition lock / power steering column control module | 30 |
| 43 | Not used | - |
| 44 | Advanced Key system control module / Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) | 15 |
2008 - 2011 Model Years
Diagram.
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| No. | A | Component |
| 1 | - | Not used |
| 2 | - | |
| 3 | 5 | Engine management system |
| 4 | 5 | Engine oil level sensor |
| 5 | 5 | Climate control, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
| 6 | 5 | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), clutch position sensor |
| 7 | 5 | On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port |
| 8 | 5 | HomeLink® control module |
| 9 | 5 | Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror |
| 10 | 5 | Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) |
| 11 | - | Not used |
| 12 | 10 | On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port |
| 13 | 10 | Steering column electronic systems control module |
| 14 | 5 | Up to 2008: Brake light switch |
| 2009-2011: Not used | ||
| 15 | 10 | Instrument cluster, CAN Gateway control module |
| 16 | 10 | Telephone / Telematics system |
| 17 | 10 | Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
| 18 | 5 | Left headlight control module |
| 19 | 5 | Rain/light sensor |
| 20 | 5 | Heated windshield washer nozzles |
| 21 | 10 | Power seat adjustment (driver) |
| 22 | 5 | MMI display |
| 23 | 5 | Electromechanical parking brake |
| 24 | - | Not used |
| 25 | - | Not used |
| 26 | - | Not used |
| 27 | - | Not used |
| 28 | - | Not used |
| 29 | - | Not used |
| 30 | - | Not used |
| 31 | 15 | Reverse light switch, transmission, engine components |
| 32 | 30 | Vehicle electrical system control module (footwell and exterior lighting, horn, wiper system, power steering column adjustment) |
| 33 | 25 | Vehicle electrical system control module (left lighting) |
| 34 | 25 | Vehicle electrical system control module (right lighting) |
| 35 | Not used | |
| 36 | 30 | Headlight washer system |
| 37 | 25 | Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
| 38 | 30 | Windshield wiper system |
| 39 | 15 | Left door control module |
| 40 | 25 | Dual tone horn |
| 41 | 40 | HVAC blower motor |
| 42 | 30 | Electronic ignition lock / power steering column control module |
| 43 | 15 | Rear window wiper (Avant models) |
| 44 | 35 | Power windows (left side) |
Fuse Panel 2
Located on the passenger side of the instrument panel, accessible by removing the side cover.
General view of the panel.
2004 - 2008 Model Years
Diagram.
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| No. | Component | A |
| 1 | Keyless entry system | 5/15 |
| 2 | Cigarette lighter | 20 |
| 3 | Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) control module | 5 |
| 4 | Optional equipment power connector | 20 |
| 5 | Onboard power supply | 15 |
| 6 | Door control modules | 15 |
| 7 | Power sunroof control module | 20 |
| 8 | Climate control module | 10 |
| 9 | Climate control module, heated front seats | 30 |
| 10 | Up to 2008: Multifunction display control module | 5/10 |
| 11 | Up to 2006: Adaptive air suspension control module | 15 |
| 12 | Audio system | 5 |
| 13 | Fuel pump control module | 20/30 |
| 14 | Up to 2006: Trailer electrical connector | 10 |
| 15 | Up to 2006: Not used | - |
| 16 | Up to 2008: Not used | - |
| 17 | Adaptive air suspension control module | 5 |
| 18 | Transmission gear selector control module | 5 |
| 19 | Parking aid control module | 5 |
| 20 | CAN data bus, gateway control module | 5 |
| 21 | Headlight range control module | 5 |
| 22 | Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control module | 5 |
| 23 | Seat heating | 5 |
| 24 | Up to 2006: Not used | - |
| 25 | Special vehicle equipment | 25 |
| 26 | 15 | |
| 27 | 15 | |
| 28 | Special vehicle equipment, tachograph | 5/10 |
| 29 | Special vehicle equipment | 10/15 |
| 30 | 5/15/10 | |
| 31 | Special vehicle equipment, tachograph, anti-theft alarm | 5/25/10 |
| 32 | Accessory power connector | 15/25/10 |
| 33 | Special vehicle equipment | 15 |
| 34 | Not used | - |
| 35 | Not used | - |
| 36 | Not used | - |
2008 - 2011 Model Years
Diagram.
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| No. | A | Component |
| Carrier A (Black) | ||
| A1 | 15 | Advanced Key system control module |
| A2 | 20 | Front cigarette lighter |
| A3 | 5 | Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
| A4 | 20 | Front 12V power outlet (center console) |
| A5 | 15 | Vehicle electrical system control module (glove box lock) |
| A6 | 15 | Right door control module |
| A7 | 20 | Power sunroof |
| A8 | 10 | A/C control module |
| A9 | 30 | Front seat heating |
| A10 | 10/7.5 | Up to 2008: MMI, Antenna Amplifier (10A) |
| 2009-2011: MMI (7.5A) | ||
| A11 | 10 | Power seat adjustment (passenger) |
| A12 | 5 | Diagnostic connection |
| Carrier B (Brown) | ||
| B1 | 20/30 | Electric fuel pump |
| B2 | 15 | Adaptive air suspension |
| B3 | 10 | Audi Lane Assist |
| B4 | 5 | Up to 2008: Not used |
| 2009-2011: Audi Side Assist | ||
| B5 | 5 | Adaptive air suspension |
| B6 | 5 | Automatic transmission gear selector / clutch position switch |
| B7 | 5 | Parking aid control module |
| B8 | 5 | CAN Gateway control module |
| B9 | 5 | Automatic headlight range control (high beam assist), right headlight control module |
| B10 | 5 | Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) / Airbags |
| B11 | 5 | Heated rear seats |
| B12 | 5 | Telephone system |
Relay Panel
Located under the instrument panel on the driver's side.
General view.
| Diagram | |
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| No. | Component |
| 1 | Power supply relay (Terminal 15) -J329- |
| 2 | Headlight washer relay -J39- |
| 3 | Spare |
| 4 | Starter relay 1 -J53- |
| 5 | Power supply relay (Terminal 75x) -J694- (Up to 04.2005) |
| 6 | Starter relay 2 -J695- |
| 7 | Dual horn relay -J4- |
| 7 | Power supply relay (Terminal 75x) -J694- (From 05.2005) |
| 8 | Spare |
| 9 | Spare |
| A | ABS control module fuse 1 -S123- (40A) |
| B | Spare |
| C | Spare |
| D | Spare |
Engine Compartment
The main distribution center is located in the engine compartment.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Component | A |
| 1 | Brake booster vacuum pump | 15 |
| 2 | Engine management system | 15/20/30 |
| 3 | Coolant circulation pump | 10/15 |
| Auxiliary coolant pump | ||
| Exhaust camshaft adjustment valve | ||
| Left electro-hydraulic engine mount | ||
| Charge air cooler pump | ||
| MAP-controlled engine cooling thermostat | ||
| Right electro-hydraulic engine mount solenoid | ||
| Camshaft adjustment valve | ||
| Intake manifold runner control solenoid | ||
| Intake camshaft adjustment valve | ||
| 4 | Engine Control Module (ECM) | 15 |
| 5 | Engine management system | 10/15 |
| 6 | 15 | |
| 7 | 15 | |
| 8 | Up to 2008: Engine Control Module (ECM) | 5 |
| 9 | Radiator cooling fan motor | 5 |
| 10 | Transmission Control Module (TCM) | 10 |
Auxiliary Fuse Panel
An additional fuse block is located on the left side of the engine compartment.
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| No. | Component |
| F1 | — |
| F2 | (50A) Gasoline engines: Secondary air injection system |
| F3 | (40A) Adaptive air suspension system |
| F4 | (15A) Gasoline engines: Radiator cooling fan motor |
| F5 | — |
| F6 | — |
| F7 | — |
| 1 | — |
| 2 | Adaptive air suspension compressor relay |
| 3 | Diesel engines: Glow plug relay |
| 4 | — |
High-Current Fuses
Located directly on the battery positive terminal.
| Diagram | |
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| No. | Component |
| F1 | Not used |
| F2 | Radiator cooling fan motor (40A/60A) |
| F3 | |
| F4 | Not used |
| F5 | Not used |
I have 5 fuses one is the 30 amp fuel pump fuse the other 4 is 5amp fuses all in General location