moosestache

My buddy and I changed the fuses in mine. Not hard, but a few hidden screws that take figuring out the first time you do it. My 2012 had one blown, so I guess I am not sure if it is really that rare,

duncanj24@msn.com

Matt, I have the same 2012 A6 Prestige 3.0 Supercharged with a similar cooling fan problem I was hoping to not have to remove the crossmember, but I see from your excellent photos that I do need to remove it. Thanks Ill post my results. I want to know how to remove the trouble codes when I'm sure it is fixed thx John

moosestache

I cleared them with my vagcom and have checked a couple times since and they haven't reappeared.

duncanj24@msn.com

Matt , I removed the crossbar and Viola! The 2 fuse links were blown exactly as your photo depicted . This saved me a flat bed tow to the dealer plus a few days without the car. Great info Thanks!

duncanj24@msn.com

Moose et. al., My fuse link replacement went very well and I am up and running after 2 $10 fuse links. I still have the trouble message that I would like to remove. Is the vag com my onboard system?

Mattbult

So glad it helped! Very frustrating originally. Unfortunately vagcom requires a special cable hooked up to your laptop that will probably run you a couple hundred bucks, unless you can find someone with it locally. Otherwise you will need to bring it to a dealer or mechanic to get the codes reset. Good luck!

BOPOH

Before i bought OBDelevel for $40 (now it's $80 IIRC) i used to go to AutoZone, Oreiley or Advance and borrow their code reader, they usually ask to leave your driver's license, and erase all codes myself. Store employees are not allowed to erase codes just in case of lawsuit, but you can at your own risk. I dont tell them that i want to erase codes, just "read"

DanfZX14

Very ingenious!

shandrade

thanks for the information on the fuses, my A6 is blowing warm to hot air do you think this a fuse issue or could it be something else?

Mattbult

If the car is not overheating its probably not these fuses. But turn on the ac and check if at least one fan is running (I don't recall which one is for the AC).