Audi R8 Coupé Self-help Fuses and bulbs  Fuses
To see whether a fuse has blown, check whether the metal strip has melted.
Fig. 187 Passenger s footwell:
Fig. 187 Passenger s footwell:
The various electrical circuits are protected by fuses. The fuses are located behind a cover in the passenger s footwell.
Fuses in vehicle interior
Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment.
Refer to the following tables to identify the fuse for the failed component link.
Fold back the floor mat.
Remove the cover Fig. 187.
Pull out the fuse.
Blown fuses should always be replaced with a fuse of the same rating.
Replace the cover.
Colour coding for fuses
Colour
Rating
in amperes
black
1
purple
3
light brown
5
brown
7.5
red
10
blue
15
yellow
20
white or transparent
25
green
30
orange
40
WARNING
Never attempt to repair a fuse or replace a blown fuse by fitting a fuse with a higher ampere rating. This could damage the electrical 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.
Note
  • Unassigned fuse locations are not shown in the tables below.
  • Some of the items of equipment listed in the tables below are only fitted on certain models or are optional extras.

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