Where is the cigarette lighter fuse in the Audi Q5?
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Audi Q5 front row fuses are located above the driver's footrest, while the rear row fuses are on the side of the trunk. The specific position of the cigarette lighter is clearly marked on the inside of the fuse box cover. Below is the inspection tutorial: 1. Before inspection, completely turn off the engine and all electrical equipment. 2. Locate the corresponding position and use a small pry bar to open the protective cover. 3. Check the position of the cigarette lighter fuse on the cover. 4. There is no need to remove the fuse immediately; first, use a test pen to measure it. If one end lights up and the other does not, it is likely that the fuse has blown. 5. Use a clip-like tool to remove the blown fuse and then install a new one.
I remember when I drove an Audi Q5, the location of the cigarette lighter fuse was very clear. It was in the fuse box near the driver's feet, under the dashboard—just lift the black cover gently. Inside, there were rows of small fuses, and the one for the cigarette lighter was usually labeled F50, a 15-amp type, sometimes with an icon as a hint. If the fuse blew, the cigarette lighter would stop working, often due to something like an overloaded car charger. I replaced it a few times myself—simple process: first, turn off the engine and remove the key to cut power, then use small tweezers to pull out the burnt fuse and replace it with a new one of the same rating. The manual is the best helper, showing the exact location; if you don’t have it, checking an online diagram works too. DIY is actually quite fun—keeping a few spare fuses in the car for emergencies avoids panic, but be careful not to overload the socket.
