Acura RL 1996-2004 Fuse Layout

This article is about the first generation Acura RL (KA9), produced from 1996 to 2004. Here you will find the Acura RL 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 fuse box diagrams, get information on the location of the fuse boxes inside the car and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout).

Information from 2000-2004 owner’s manuals is used. The location and function of the fuses in earlier cars may be different.

The Acura RL’s cigar lighter/power outlet fuse is fuse №16 located in the passenger compartment.

Passenger compartment

Fuse Box Location

It is located underneath the dashboard on the driver’s side.

Fuse box diagram

Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger compartment (2000-2003)

No.	Amps.	Circuits Protected
1	15 A	Small Light
2	—	Not Used (OP)
3	7.5 A	Rear Window Defogger Relay, Cooling Fan Relay
4	10 A	Radio, ACC
5	20 A	A/C Clutch, Heated Seat
6	20 A	ECU (PCM)
7	10 A	SRS
8	20 A	Driver’s Power Seat
9	20 A	Bose Audio System
10	10 A	Daytime Running Lights (On Canadian models)
11	20 A	Driver’s Power Seat
12	7.5 A	Daytime Running Lights (On Canadian models)
13	7.5 A	Meter, Moonroof
14	7.5 A	Starter Signal
15	7.5 A	ACG
16	10 A	ACC Socket
17	7.5 A	Power Window MPCS
18	20 A	Front Right Power Window
19	7.5 A	Mirror
20	20 A	ECU (Body)
21	20 A	Rear Right Power Window
22	20 A	Fuel Pump
23	7.5 A	SRS
24	20 A	Rear Left Power Window
25	30 A	Ignition Coils
26	—	Not Used

Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger compartment (2004)

No.	Amps.	Circuits Protected
1	15 A	Small Light
2	—	Not Used (OP)
3	7.5 A	Condenser Fan Relay, Cooling Fan Relay
4	10 A	ACC, Radio
5	20 A	A/C Clutch, Front Heated Seat
6	20 A	ECU (PCM)
7	10 A	SRS
8	20 A	Driver’s Power Seat Reclining/Rear Height/ Power Lumber
9	20 A	Bose Audio System
10	10 A	Daytime Running Lights (On Canadian models)
11	20 A	Driver’s Power Seat Slide/ Front Height
12	7.5 A	Daytime Running Lights (On Canadian models)
13	7.5 A	Meter, Moonroof
14	7.5 A	Starter Signal
15	7.5 A	ACG
16	10 A	ACC Socket
17	7.5 A	Power Window MFCS
18	20 A	Front Right Power Window
19	7.5 A	Mirror
20	20 A	ECU (Body)
21	20 A	Rear Left Power Window
22	20 A	Fuel Pump
23	7.5 A	SRS
24	20 A	Rear Right Power Window
25	30 A	Ignition Coils
26	—	Not Used

Engine compartment

Fuse Box Location

The under-hood fuse box is located in the engine compartment next to the battery.

Fuse box diagram

Assignment of the fuses in the engine compartment

No.	Amps.	Circuits Protected
1	—	Not Used
2	20 A	Stop, Horn
3	10 A	Hazard
4	20 A	Driver Power Window
5	15 A	TCS
6	20 A	VSA
7	20 A	Power Door Lock
8	20 A	Right Headlight Low
9	20 A	Left Headlight Low
10	20 A	Cooling Fan
11	10 A	Left Headlight High
12	10 A	Right Headlight High
13	20 A	Condenser Fan
14	30 A	Moonroof
15	30 A	Front Passenger’s Power Seat
16	20 A	Front Fog Light
17	20 A	ETS (Electrical Tilt/ Telescope Steering)
18	15 A	Meter
19	7.5 A	Back-up, Radio
20	20 A	Interior Lights
21	30 A	Wiper Motor
22	50 A	Ignition Switch
23	40 A	Power Window
24	40 A	Heater Motor
25	120 A	Battery
26	40 A	VSA Motor
27	40 A	Rear Window Defogger
28	50 A	Fuse box