Where is the cigarette lighter fuse located in the Audi Q5?
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The cigarette lighter fuse of the Audi Q5 is located under the right-side cover panel in the trunk. There is a 12V charging port under the right-side cover panel in the trunk. Pull down the charging port to see it, which is behind the side panel with the trunk power port. Open it to find the fuse. The cigarette lighter is a device in a car that draws power from the car's electrical system to heat a metal heating element or heating wire, providing a flame source for lighting cigarettes. The Audi Q5 is a mid-size SUV introduced by FAW-Volkswagen Audi, with dimensions of 4629mm in length, 1898mm in width, and 1655mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2807mm. It is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 169kw, and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
My own Audi Q5 also had a cigarette lighter power outage issue once. It happened during a long-distance trip when I found the cigarette lighter couldn't charge my phone. Fortunately, I had read the manual beforehand. The fuse box at the lower left of the driver's seat is the key location - just crouch down and look toward your left leg, there's a black cover that pops off with a gentle pull. Inside you'll see densely packed fuses, and you need to refer to the diagram on the back of the cover to locate the cigarette lighter fuse, usually labeled F21 or marked with a cigarette icon. In my car, it was a 20A yellow mini fuse, and replacing it with the same specification fixed the problem. There's actually another fuse box in the right side of the trunk near the spare tire (under the mat), but the cigarette lighter fuse is only in the front location. It's wise to keep some common spare fuses in your car - they can really save the day in emergencies.
Last week, I helped a colleague fix the cigarette lighter issue in his Audi Q5. The fuse box for the driver's side is located on the outer side of the left leg area—just run your fingers down along the side of the dashboard to feel the plastic cover. After prying open the cover, the diagram attached inside is crucial; the cigarette lighter fuse is usually in the third row (older models might label it as F19). Remember to turn off the engine and remove the key before replacement, and using the plastic tweezers included in the cover is the safest approach. There’s another fuse box in the trunk under the right-side trim panel, but that mainly controls the trunk’s electrical circuits. If you encounter this issue, avoid randomly pulling fuses, as it can confuse other functional circuits—especially in higher-trim models with seat heating, where fuse positions differ. It’s best to take a photo of the original fuse layout with your phone before replacing anything.
