Vehicle lighting and appliances Audi A3 8L
On-board electrical equipment specifications
Warning: Individual characteristics are also given in the text of the Chapter and, if their implementation is mandatory, are highlighted in bold 12V...
Warning: Individual characteristics are also given in the text of the Chapter and, if their implementation is mandatory, are highlighted in bold 12V...
Electrical equipment of the comfort system
The electrical equipment of the car comfort system refers to a set of various devices, such as a single lock, remote control, adjustment of the outside mirror,...
The electrical equipment of the car comfort system refers to a set of various devices, such as a single lock, remote control, adjustment of the outside mirror,...
Diagnostics of faults of on-board electrical equipment — general information
A typical electrical circuit may include an electrical component, various switches, relays, motors, fuses, fuse links, or circuit breakers associated with the...
A typical electrical circuit may include an electrical component, various switches, relays, motors, fuses, fuse links, or circuit breakers associated with the...
Checking the windshield wiper motor
The windshield wiper motor is located in the water collection compartment under the windshield. To check it, you need to remove the corresponding cover....
The windshield wiper motor is located in the water collection compartment under the windshield. To check it, you need to remove the corresponding cover....
Checking the heated rear window
When the rear window heating is turned on, the field with visible wire lines should be cleared of covering or snow after a while. Execution order 1. If there...
When the rear window heating is turned on, the field with visible wire lines should be cleared of covering or snow after a while. Execution order 1. If there...
Checking the brake light
Execution order 1. If the brake light does not come on, first check the fuse in the fuse box. 2. If the fuse is OK, check the lamp and replace if necessary. 3....
Execution order 1. If the brake light does not come on, first check the fuse in the fuse box. 2. If the fuse is OK, check the lamp and replace if necessary. 3....
Removal, installation and checking the horn
Behind the front bumper on the left side there is one high-pitched and one low-pitched sound signal. To protect the contacts between the power button and the...
Behind the front bumper on the left side there is one high-pitched and one low-pitched sound signal. To protect the contacts between the power button and the...
Safety fuses
The protection of the vehicle's electrical circuits is provided by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fuse links. A blown fuse can be easily...
The protection of the vehicle's electrical circuits is provided by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fuse links. A blown fuse can be easily...
Fusible Links — General Information
Some circuits are protected by incorporating fuses into their electrical circuit. Fuses are typically used to protect circuits that are not equipped with...
Some circuits are protected by incorporating fuses into their electrical circuit. Fuses are typically used to protect circuits that are not equipped with...
Circuit breakers (thermal relays)
Thermal relays are used to protect components such as electric windows, door locks and headlight adjustments. Some of the circuit breakers are located in the...
Thermal relays are used to protect components such as electric windows, door locks and headlight adjustments. Some of the circuit breakers are located in the...
Relay — general information
Relays are used to supply electrical current to components of some of the vehicle's electrical accessories. A malfunction of the relay will result in the...
Relays are used to supply electrical current to components of some of the vehicle's electrical accessories. A malfunction of the relay will result in the...
Replacing the remote control key batteries
Removal Warning: When removing batteries, check that the polarity is indicated on the batteries. If the polarity is not indicated, mark the battery position....
Removal Warning: When removing batteries, check that the polarity is indicated on the batteries. If the polarity is not indicated, mark the battery position....
Replacement of battery / light key
Removal Warning: When removing batteries, check if the polarity is indicated on the battery. If the polarity is not indicated, mark the battery position. 1....
Removal Warning: When removing batteries, check if the polarity is indicated on the battery. If the polarity is not indicated, mark the battery position. 1....
Anti-theft lock
Anti-theft lock elements 1 - electronic anti-theft locking system control device Built into the instrument panel unit 2 - anti-theft lock reading coil The coil...
Anti-theft lock elements 1 - electronic anti-theft locking system control device Built into the instrument panel unit 2 - anti-theft lock reading coil The coil...
Lighting fixtures
Lighting devices include: headlights, taillights, brake lights, reversing lights, turn signals, license plate lights and interior lights. Replacing lamps...
Lighting devices include: headlights, taillights, brake lights, reversing lights, turn signals, license plate lights and interior lights. Replacing lamps...
Replacement of outdoor lighting lamps
1. Turn off the switch of the corresponding lamp. 2. Turn off the ignition. Low and high beam Warning: H7 bulbs are under pressure and may crack when replacing...
1. Turn off the switch of the corresponding lamp. 2. Turn off the ignition. Low and high beam Warning: H7 bulbs are under pressure and may crack when replacing...
Replacing interior light bulbs
Interior/reading light 1. Carefully remove the three-piece diffuser from the front of the lamp using your fingers. 2. Remove the defective spotlight from the...
Interior/reading light 1. Carefully remove the three-piece diffuser from the front of the lamp using your fingers. 2. Remove the defective spotlight from the...
Removal and installation headlights
Headlight with beam adjustment mechanism 1 - clamps (6 pcs.) 2 - diffuser 3 - diffuser seal 4 - headlight housing 5 - low beam lamp 6 - connector 7 - electric...
Headlight with beam adjustment mechanism 1 - clamps (6 pcs.) 2 - diffuser 3 - diffuser seal 4 - headlight housing 5 - low beam lamp 6 - connector 7 - electric...
Removal and installation the headlight range adjustment motor
Removal 1. Remove the headlight. 2. Left headlight: Release the electric motor by turning it to the left. 3. Right headlight: Release the electric motor by...
Removal 1. Remove the headlight. 2. Left headlight: Release the electric motor by turning it to the left. 3. Right headlight: Release the electric motor by...
Removal and installation the front turn signal
The turn signal is removed when the headlight is installed. Removal 1. Insert a long Phillips-head screwdriver through the side hole in the crossbar (arrow on...
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The turn signal is removed when the headlight is installed. Removal 1. Insert a long Phillips-head screwdriver through the side hole in the crossbar (arrow on...
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Removal and installation the rear light
Removal 1. Remove the lamp holder –1–, refer to subsection Replacement of outdoor lighting lamps . 2. Unscrew the 4 mounting nuts (arrows). 3. Squeeze the lock...
Removal 1. Remove the lamp holder –1–, refer to subsection Replacement of outdoor lighting lamps . 2. Unscrew the 4 mounting nuts (arrows). 3. Squeeze the lock...
Headlight adjustment
Headlight adjustment screws (the left main headlight is shown, the right headlight has the adjusting screws arranged in a mirror image) 1 - vertical adjustment...
Headlight adjustment screws (the left main headlight is shown, the right headlight has the adjusting screws arranged in a mirror image) 1 - vertical adjustment...
Devices — general information
The instruments are located on the dashboard. The dashboard must be removed if it is necessary, for example, to replace a lamp. If other instruments are...
The instruments are located on the dashboard. The dashboard must be removed if it is necessary, for example, to replace a lamp. If other instruments are...
Removal and installation the instrument panel
Connectors on the back of the instrument panel A - 32-pin connector, blue B - 32-pin connector, green C - 20-pin connector, red. Only "Higline" version 1 -...
Connectors on the back of the instrument panel A - 32-pin connector, blue B - 32-pin connector, green C - 20-pin connector, red. Only "Higline" version 1 -...
Removal and installation the steering column switch
The steering column switch contains both turn signal/high beam and windscreen wiper switches. Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (–) battery cable with the...
The steering column switch contains both turn signal/high beam and windscreen wiper switches. Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (–) battery cable with the...
Removal and installation of switches and lamps
Switch/dimmer switch 1. Press the light switch –1– and at the same time turn it to the left –2–. 2. Hold the switch in this position and remove the light...
Switch/dimmer switch 1. Press the light switch –1– and at the same time turn it to the left –2–. 2. Hold the switch in this position and remove the light...
Removal, installation and coding of the radio receiver
Layout of components and wiring of radio equipment 1 - radio receiver 2 - low frequency loudspeaker, 2 - Ohm/20 W 3 - mid/high frequency speaker, 2 Ohm/20 W 4...
Layout of components and wiring of radio equipment 1 - radio receiver 2 - low frequency loudspeaker, 2 - Ohm/20 W 3 - mid/high frequency speaker, 2 Ohm/20 W 4...
Entering the radio code
(Valid only for radios with encryption) A sign of a radio with coding is the presence of a red symbol in the form of a key on the front cover. If the red LED...
(Valid only for radios with encryption) A sign of a radio with coding is the presence of a red symbol in the form of a key on the front cover. If the red LED...
Removal and installation the loudspeaker
Low/mid/high frequency speaker 1. Remove the door trim, refer to subsection Removal and installation door trim . 2. Carefully remove the damping mat from the...
Low/mid/high frequency speaker 1. Remove the door trim, refer to subsection Removal and installation door trim . 2. Carefully remove the damping mat from the...
Removal and installation the roof antenna
Roof Antenna 1 - antenna 2 - antenna base cover 3 - antenna wire connector 4 - connector (radio) 5 - base of radio/telephone antenna 6 - nut 7 - Antenna base...
Roof Antenna 1 - antenna 2 - antenna base cover 3 - antenna wire connector 4 - connector (radio) 5 - base of radio/telephone antenna 6 - nut 7 - Antenna base...
Additional installation of a radiotelephone on specially prepared models
Structural diagram of the connection of the interface module for the telephone 1 - Antenna for telephone and radio. The connecting plug is located under the...
Structural diagram of the connection of the interface module for the telephone 1 - Antenna for telephone and radio. The connecting plug is located under the...
Removal and installation the front wiper motor
Removal 1. Remove the wiper arms, refer to subsection Removal and installation, checking and adjustment of the final position of the windshield wiper arms . 2....
Removal 1. Remove the wiper arms, refer to subsection Removal and installation, checking and adjustment of the final position of the windshield wiper arms . 2....
Removal and installation the rear wiper arm and motor
Rear wiper arm 1 - brush 2 - cap 3 - nut, 16 Nm 4 - spring washer 5 - wiper lever 6 - nozzle 7 - electric motor drive shaft 8 - brush rubber Rear wiper motor 1...
Rear wiper arm 1 - brush 2 - cap 3 - nut, 16 Nm 4 - spring washer 5 - wiper lever 6 - nozzle 7 - electric motor drive shaft 8 - brush rubber Rear wiper motor 1...
Removal and installation the rear window wiper
Rear window cleaner 1 - lid 2 - nut, 15 Nm 3 - lever 4 - seal 5 - jet 6 - sealing ring 7 - Electric motor 8 - nut, 8 Nm 9 - rubber ring 10 - spacer element 11...
Rear window cleaner 1 - lid 2 - nut, 15 Nm 3 - lever 4 - seal 5 - jet 6 - sealing ring 7 - Electric motor 8 - nut, 8 Nm 9 - rubber ring 10 - spacer element 11...
Removal and installation the reservoir with the windshield washer pump
The reservoir is located in the engine compartment at the front right and supplies water for washing the windshield, rear window and headlight washer. Removal...
The reservoir is located in the engine compartment at the front right and supplies water for washing the windshield, rear window and headlight washer. Removal...
Elements of Tempostat
Connection diagram of the components of the tempostat 1 - Gas pedal 2 - Throttle control element 3 - T-shaped fitting 4 - Cruise control module (J213) 5 -...
Connection diagram of the components of the tempostat 1 - Gas pedal 2 - Throttle control element 3 - T-shaped fitting 4 - Cruise control module (J213) 5 -...
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