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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2012A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L TURBO (CCTA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWER AND GROUND DISTRIBUTIONRELAY BOXLOCATIONSOVERVIEW OF RELAYMODEL YEAR 2007-UP
2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)
Model Year 2007-Up
2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)SECTION Model Year 2007-Up
Relay
Overview of Relay
1 - Relay Carrier on Electronics Box
• in engine compartment, left
• Component: -J271- , -J317- , -J363- , -J757- , -J329- , -J469-
• Position of Relays Electronics Box Low, from model year 2006 => [ Position of Relays on electronics box Low, from model year 2006 ] Position Of Relays On Electronics Box Low, from MY 06
• Position of Relays Electronics Box High, from model year 2004 => [ Position of Relays on Electronics Box High, from model year 2004 ] Position Of Relays On Electronics Box High, from MY 04
• Position of Relays Electronics Box High, from model year 2006 => [ Position of Relays on Electronics Box High, from model year 2006 ] Position Of Relays On Electronics Box High, from MY 06
2 - Relay arrangements, under left instrument panel
• Component: -J17- , -J49- , -J359- , -J682- , -J360- , -J663- , -J151- , -J39- , -J662- , -J832- , -J906- , -J907- , -J910- -J789-
• Position of Relays, from model year 2004 => [ Position of Relays under instrument panel, left, from model year 2004 ] Position Of Relays Under Instrument Panel, Left, from MY 04
• Position of Relays, from model year 2009 => [ Position of Relays under instrument panel, left, from model year 2009 ] Position Of Relays Under Instrument Panel, Left, from MY 09
3 - Position of Relays on Main Fuse Panel, in luggage compartment, right rear
• Component: -J655- , -N253-
• Position of Relays, from model year 2004 => [ Position of Relays on Main Fuse Panel, in luggage compartment, right rear ] Position of Relays on Main Fuse Panel, in luggage compartment, right rear
4 - Relay Carrier on Vehicle Electrical System Control Module
• Under instrument panel, left
• Component: -J681- , -J9- , -J413- , -J59- , -J729- , -J689- , -J730-
• Position of Relays, from model year 2004 => [ Position of Relays, Relay Carrier on Vehicle Electrical System Control Module, under instrument panel, left, from model year 2004 ] Relay Positions , Relay Carrier on Vehicle Electrical System Control Module, under instrument panel, left, from model year 2004
• Position of Relays, from model year 2010 => [ Position of Relays, Relay Carrier on Vehicle Electrical System Control Module, under instrument panel, left, from model year 2010 ] Relay Positions, Relay Carrier on Vehicle Electrical System Control Module, under instrument panel, left, from model year 2010
5 - Relay Carrier under Electronics Box
• Component: -J179- , -J299-
• Position of Relays, from model year 2004 => [ Position of Relays under Electronics Box ] Position Of Relays Under Electronics Box
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.