Audi A6                                                                                                                      Current Flow Diagram                                                                                       No.
19
1.9 litre turbo-diesel engine (81 kW, 4-cylinder), engine codes AFN
Model year 1998
   Fuse box                                                                                                                                     13-point relay carrier
                                                                                                Fuse colours:                                                                                                     Position of relays:
                                                 8             12    1         6   2    0       30   A   - green                                                                                                  4 - Starter inhibitor and reversing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        light relay (J226)
                                       5         9             13    1         7   2    1       25   A   - white
               1         3             6         10            14         18       22           20   A   - yellow                                             15       16                17       18
               2         4             7         11            15         19       23
                                                                                                15   A   - blue
                   24             31              38                 Res                        10   A   - red                                   14       1        2        3        4        5        6
                   25             32              39                 Res                         5   A   - beige
                   26             33              40                Res
                   27             34              41                Res                                                                               7       8        9        10       11       12       13
                   28             35              42                Res
                   29             36              43
                   30             37              44
                                                                                               From fuse number 23 upwards the fuses in
                                                                                   A97--0119   the fuse box are designated as 223 etc. in the                                                          A97 0024
                                                                                               Current Flow Diagram.
   Micro-central electrics
                                                                                                 Position of relays:
                                                                                                 4       - Relay for glow plugs (J52)
                                                                           5            6
         75X        30       30            30a    87F/Diesel
                                                                    A          B        C
                                                                                   A97--0110
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                                                                                                                       3-point relay carrier in electronics box,
 8-point relay carrier                                                                                                 plenum chamber
                                                                          Position of relays:                                                                           Position of relays:
      14                15
                                                                          1    - Radiator fan run-on relay (J138)                                                        3   - Diesel direct injection system
                                 16        17                                                                                         4           5                            relay (J322)
                                                                          3    - Radiator fan relay (J26)
                                                                                                                                                                         5   - Engine control unit fuse (S102)
           1                                              6         7     20 - Radiator fan fuse (S42)
                    2        3         4         5                                                                                                                           - Fuse for glow plugs - engine
                                                                                                                                 1          2           3                9
                                                                          21 - Radiator fan control unit fuse (S142)                                                           (S39)
      24       13       12       11        10        9          8
               23        22           21        20       19      18                                                       6           7           8               9
                                                                                                                                                            A97--0025
                                                              A97--0026
 Relay carrier, drivers side, behind dash
 panel at central carrier
                                                                              Position of relays:
                                                                              1   - Low heat output relay (J359)
                                                                              3   - High heat output relay (J360)
                                                                              C   - Additional heater fuse 2 (S143)
                    1             2              3                            D   - Additional heater fuse (S109)
      A        B         C             D                      A97--0127
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                                               Battery, starter, alternator, starter inhibitor and
                                               reversing light relay
                                               A      -   Battery
                                               B      -   Starter
                                               C      -   Alternator
                                               C1     -   Voltage regulator
                                               D      -   Ignition/starter switch
                                               F4     -   Reversing light switch
                                               F125   -   Multi-function switch
                                               J217   -   Automatic gearbox control unit
                                               J226   -   Starter inhibitor and reversing light relay
                                               M16    -   Reversing light bulb, left
                                               M17    -   Reversing light bulb, right
                                               T2p    -   2-pin connector, blue, in engine compartment, right
                                               T6l    -   6-pin connector, red, connector point, electronics
                                                          box, plenum chamber
                                               T9   -     9-pin connector, brown, at starter inhibitor relay
                                               T10f -     10-pin connector, brown, connector point, A pillar,
                                                          left
                                               T10o -     10-pin connector, brown, connector point,
                                                          electronics box, plenum chamber
                                               T10v -     10-pin connector, brown, connector point, A pillar,
                                                          right
                                               T10w -     10-pin connector, blue, connector point, A pillar, right
                                                1     - Earth strap, battery - body
                                               135    - Earth connection -2-, in dash panel wiring
                                                        harness
                                               199    - Earth connection -3-, in dash panel wiring
                                                        harness
                                               A17    - Connection (61), in dash panel wiring harness
                                               A38    - Positive (+) connection -2- (15a), in dash panel
                                                        wiring harness
                                 ws = white    A41    - Positive (+) connection (50), in dash panel
                                 sw = black             wiring harness
                                 ro = red
                                 br = brown    A87    - Connection (RF (reversing light)), in dash panel
                                 gn = green             wiring harness
                                 bl = blue
                                 gr = grey       *    - Models with manual gearbox
                                 li = purple    **    - Models with automatic gearbox
                                 ge = yellow   ***    - Both possible
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                                               Glow plugs, relay for glow plugs
                                               D      -
                                                      Ignition/starter switch
                                               E87    -
                                                      Control and display unit for air conditioner
                                               J52    -
                                                      Glow plug relay
                                               J217   -
                                                      Automatic gearbox control unit
                                               Q6     -
                                                      Glow plugs (engine)
                                               S5     -
                                                      Fuse in fuse box
                                               S39    -
                                                      Fuse for glow plugs - engine
                                               S231   -
                                                      Fuse in fuse box
                                               T6l    -
                                                      6-pin connector, red, connector point,
                                                      electronics box, plenum chamber
                                               T10n - 10-pin connector, yellow, connector point,
                                                      electronics box, plenum chamber
                                               T10w - 10-pin connector, blue, connector point, A pillar,
                                                      right
                                                A2    - Positive (+) connection (15), in dash panel
                                                        wiring harness
                                               A20    - Positive (+) connection (15a), in dash panel
                                                        wiring harness
                                               D16    - Connection (glow plugs), in front right wiring
                                                        harness
                                                 *    - Models with air conditioner
                                                **    - Models with automatic gearbox
                                 ws = white
                                 sw = black
                                 ro = red
                                 br = brown
                                 gn = green
                                 bl = blue
                                 gr = grey
                                 li = purple
                                 ge = yellow
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                                               Diesel direct injection system control unit, diesel
                                               direct injection system relay, fuse, valves
                                               G70    -
                                                      Air mass meter
                                               J217   -
                                                      Automatic gearbox control unit
                                               J248   -
                                                      Diesel direct injection system control unit
                                               J322   -
                                                      Diesel direct injection system relay
                                               N18    -
                                                      Exhaust gas recirculation valve
                                               N75    -
                                                      Charge pressure control solenoid valve
                                               S102   -
                                                      Engine control unit fuse
                                               T10c   -
                                                      10-pin connector, grey, connector point, A pillar,
                                                      left
                                               T10l - 10-pin connector, white, connector point,
                                                      electronics box, plenum chamber
                                               T10n - 10-pin connector, yellow, connector point,
                                                      electronics box, plenum chamber
                                               T10w - 10-pin connector, blue, connector point, A pillar,
                                                      right
                                                43    - Earth point, lower part of right A-pillar
                                                85    - Earth connection -1-, in engine compartment
                                                        wiring harness
                                               A32    - Positive (+) connection (30), in dash panel
                                                        wiring harness
                                               A99    - Connection -1- (87), in dash panel wiring
                                                        harness
                                               D83    - Connection (87), in engine compartment wiring
                                                        harness
                                               D101   - Connection -1-, in engine compartment wiring
                                                        harness
                                                *     - Models with manual gearbox and cruise control
                                                        system
                                                **    - Models with automatic gearbox and cruise
                                                        control system
                                 ws = white
                                 sw = black
                                 ro = red
                                 br = brown
                                 gn = green
                                 bl = blue
                                 gr = grey
                                 li = purple
                                 ge = yellow
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                                               Diesel direct injection system control unit,
                                               accelerator pedal position sender, brake light
                                               switch, clutch pedal switch, injection pump
                                               F      -   Brake light switch
                                               F8     -   Kick-down switch
                                               F36    -   Clutch pedal switch
                                               F60    -   Idling switch
                                               G79    -   Accelerator pedal position sender
                                               G81    -   Fuel temperature sender
                                               G149   -   Modulating piston movement sender
                                               J217   -   Automatic gearbox control unit
                                               J248   -   Diesel direct injection system control unit
                                               M9     -   Brake light bulb, left
                                               M10    -   Brake light bulb, right
                                               N108   -   Commencement of injection valve
                                               N109   -   Fuel shut-off valve
                                               N146   -   Metering adjuster
                                               T3l    -   3-pin connector, black, on injection pump
                                               T6a    -   6-pin connector, blue, connector point, A pillar,
                                                          left
                                               T8b    -   8-pin connector, injection pump
                                               T10l   -   10-pin connector, white, connector point,
                                                          electronics box, plenum chamber
                                               T10m -     10-pin connector, blue, connector point,
                                                          electronics box, plenum chamber
                                               T10v -     10-pin connector, brown, connector point, A
                                                          pillar, right
                                               T10w -     10-pin connector, blue, connector point, A pillar,
                                                          right
                                               135    - Earth connection -2-, in dash panel wiring
                                                        harness
                                               199    - Earth connection -3-, in dash panel wiring
                                                        harness
                                 ws = white    A18    - Connection (54), in dash panel wiring harness
                                 sw = black
                                 ro = red
                                 br = brown    D102   - Connection -2-, in engine compartment wiring
                                 gn = green             harness
                                 bl = blue
                                 gr = grey       *    - Models with manual gearbox
                                 li = purple    **    - Models with automatic gearbox
                                 ge = yellow   ***    - Both possible
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                                               Diesel direct injection system                control      unit,
                                               additional heater relay, fuses
                                               D      -   Ignition/starter switch
                                               E87    -   Control and display unit for air conditioner
                                               F38    -   Ambient temperature switch
                                               J214   -   Thermotronic control unit
                                               J217   -   Automatic gearbox control unit
                                               J248   -   Diesel direct injection system control unit
                                               J359   -   Low heat output relay
                                               J360   -   High heat output relay
                                               S13    -   Fuse in fuse box
                                               S109   -   Additional heater fuse
                                               S143   -   Additional heater fuse 2
                                               T10c   -   10-pin connector, grey, connector point, A pillar,
                                                          left
                                               T10n -     10-pin connector, yellow, connector point,
                                                          electronics box, plenum chamber
                                               T10o -     10-pin connector, brown, connector point,
                                                          electronics box, plenum chamber
                                               T10p -     10-pin connector, black, connector point,
                                                          electronics box, plenum chamber
                                               T10v -     10-pin connector, brown, connector point, A
                                                          pillar, right
                                               Z35    -   Additional heating heater element
                                                44    - Earth point, lower part of left A-pillar
                                               156    - Earth connection, in diesel direct injection
                                                        wiring harness
                                               A45    - Connection (engine speed signal), in dash panel
                                                        wiring harness
                                               A52    - Positive (+) connection 2 (30), in dash panel
                                                        wiring harness
                                               A68    - Connection (C15, air conditioner), in dash panel
                                 ws = white             wiring harness
                                 sw = black    F32    - Connection (additional heater), in diesel direct
                                 ro = red               injection system wiring harness
                                 br = brown
                                 gn = green
                                 bl = blue       *    -   Models with automatic gearbox
                                 gr = grey      **    -   Models with Thermotronic
                                 li = purple   ***    -   Models with air conditioner
                                 ge = yellow
                                               ****   -   Models with 120 A alternator
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                                               Diesel direct injection system control unit, cruise
                                               control system switch, engine speed sender,
                                               coolant temperature, intake manifold pressure,
                                               intake manifold temperature and needle lift
                                               E45    -   Cruise control system switch
                                               G2     -   Coolant temperature sender
                                               G28    -   Engine speed sender
                                               G62    -   Coolant temperature sender
                                               G71    -   Intake manifold pressure sender
                                               G72    -   Intake manifold temperature sender
                                               G80    -   Needle lift sender
                                               J189   -   Auto-check system
                                               J217   -   Automatic gearbox control unit
                                               J248   -   Diesel direct injection system control unit
                                               T2r    -   2-pin connector, brown, in engine
                                                          compartment, right
                                               T3m -      3-pin connector, black, on engine speed sender
                                               T10c -     10-pin connector, grey, connector point, A pillar,
                                                          left
                                               T10n -     10-pin connector, yellow, connector point,
                                                          electronics box, plenum chamber
                                               T10o -     10-pin connector, brown, connector point,
                                                          electronics box, plenum chamber
                                               T10p -     10-pin connector, black, connector point,
                                                          electronics box, plenum chamber
                                               T10q -     10-pin connector, black, on cruise control
                                                          system switch
                                               T10v -     10-pin connector, brown, connector point, A
                                                          pillar, right
                                               T20    -   20-pin connector, red/white, on dash panel
                                                          insert
                                                85    - Earth connection -1-, in engine compartment
                                                        wiring harness
                                               269    - Earth connection (sender earth) -1-, in dash
                                 ws = white             panel wiring harness
                                 sw = black    A108   - Connection (speed signal), in dash panel wiring
                                 ro = red               harness
                                 br = brown
                                 gn = green
                                 bl = blue       *    -   Models with manual gearbox
                                 gr = grey      **    -   Models with automatic gearbox
                                 li = purple   ***    -   Models with cruise control system
                                 ge = yellow
                                               #      -   Models with on-board computer
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                                               Dash panel insert, warning lamps, speedometer
                                               sender, fuel gauge, oil temperature gauge, rev.
                                               counter
                                               F1     -   Oil pressure switch
                                               F66    -   Coolant shortage indicator switch
                                               G      -   Fuel gauge sender
                                               G1     -   Fuel gauge
                                               G5     -   Rev. counter
                                               G8     -   Oil temperature sender
                                               G9     -   Oil temperature gauge
                                               G21    -   Speedometer
                                               G22    -   Speedometer sender (Hall sender, on gearbox)
                                               J218   -   Combi-processor in dash panel insert
                                               K      -   Diagnosis connection
                                               K2     -   Alternator warning lamp
                                               K3     -   Oil pressure warning lamp
                                               K28    -   Coolant temperature/coolant shortage warning
                                                          lamp
                                               K29 -      Glow period warning lamp
                                               T10f -     10-pin connector, brown, connector point, A
                                                          pillar, left
                                               T10o -     10-pin connector, brown, connector point,
                                                          electronics box, plenum chamber
                                               T10p -     10-pin connector, black, connector point,
                                                          electronics box, plenum chamber
                                               T16a -     16-pin connector, diagnosis connection
                                               T32 -      32-pin connector, blue, on dash panel insert
                                               T32a -     32-pin connector, green, on dash panel insert
                                                85    - Earth connection -1-, in engine compartment
                                                        wiring harness
                                               135    - Earth connection -2-, in dash panel wiring
                                                        harness
                                               269    - Earth connection (sender earth) -1-, in dash
                                                        panel wiring harness
                                 ws = white    A76    - Connection (diagnosis wire K), in dash panel
                                 sw = black             wiring harness
                                 ro = red
                                 br = brown
                                 gn = green
                                 bl = blue
                                 gr = grey
                                 li = purple
                                 ge = yellow
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                                               Engine cooling
                                               F18    -
                                                      Radiator fan thermo-switch
                                               F54    -
                                                      Radiator fan thermo-switch
                                               J26    -
                                                      Radiator fan relay
                                               J138   -
                                                      Radiator fan run-on relay
                                               J217   -
                                                      Automatic gearbox control unit
                                               N39    -
                                                      Radiator fan series resistor
                                               S42    -
                                                      Radiator fan single fuse
                                               S142   -
                                                      Radiator fan control unit fuse
                                               T10c   -
                                                      10-pin connector, grey, connector point, A pillar,
                                                      left
                                               T10v - 10-pin connector, brown, connector point, A
                                                      pillar, right
                                               V7   - Radiator fan
                                                44    - Earth point, lower part of left A-pillar
                                               193    - Earth connection -1-, in coolant fan wiring
                                                        harness
                                                *     - Models with automatic gearbox
                                 ws = white
                                 sw = black
                                 ro = red
                                 br = brown
                                 gn = green
                                 bl = blue
                                 gr = grey
                                 li = purple
                                 ge = yellow
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