This article is about the second generation Acura TL (UA4-UA5) produced from 2000 to 2003. Here you will find the Acura TL 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 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).
The Acura TL’s cigar lighter/power outlet fuse is #9 in the passenger-side interior fuse box.
Fuse box location
Passenger compartment
The interior fuse boxes are located on each side of the dashboard.

To open an interior fuse box, pull up on the bottom of the cover and remove it from the side hinges by pulling it towards you.
Engine compartment

2002-2003: The ABS fuse box is also located in the engine compartment on the driver’s side.
Fuse box diagrams
2000, 2001
Passenger compartment, driver’s side

Assignment of the fuses in the Interior fuse box, driver’s side (2000, 2001)
№ | Amps. | Circuits Protected |
---|---|---|
1 | 15 A | Fuel Pump |
2 | 10 A | SRS |
3 | 7.5 A | 2000: Heater Control 2001: Heater Control, A/C Clutch Relay, Cooling Fan Relay |
4 | 7.5 A | R/C Mirror |
5 | 7.5 A | Daytime Running Lights (On Canadian models) |
6 | 15 A | ECU (ECM/PCM), Cruise Control |
7 | 7.5 A | SRS |
8 | 7.5 A | ACC |
9 | 7.5 A | 2000: Instrument Panel, Back-up Lights, Moonroof 2001: Instrument Panel, Back-up Lights |
10 | 7.5 A | IG1 Turn Signals |
11 | 15 A | IG1 Coil |
12 | 30 A | Wiper, Washer |
13 | 7.5 A | Starter Signal |
Passenger compartment, passenger’s side

Assignment of the fuses in the Interior fuse box, passenger’s side (2000, 2001)
№ | Amps. | Circuits Protected |
---|---|---|
1 | 30 A | Moonroof |
2 | 20 A | 2000: Power Seat Recline 2001: Left Power Seat Reclining |
3 | 20 A | Heated Seat |
4 | 20 A | Driver’s Power Seat |
5 | 20 A | Assistant Power Seat |
6 | 20 A | 2000: Seat Recline 2001: Right Seat Reclining |
7 | 20 A | Rear Left Power Window |
8 | 20 A | Front Right Power Window |
9 | 20 A | ACC (Radio) |
10 | 10 A | Navigation System, Daytime Running Lights (On Canadian models) |
11 | 7.5 A | Interior Light, Courtesy Lights |
12 | 20 A | Power Door Locks |
13 | 7.5 A | Clock |
14 | 7.5 A | ABS Motor Check |
15 | 20 A | Driver’s Power Window |
16 | 20 A | Rear Right Power Window |
Engine compartment

Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment (2000, 2001)
№ | Amps. | Circuits Protected |
---|---|---|
1 | 20 A | Left Headlight |
2 | – | Not Used |
3 | 20 A | Right Headlight |
4 | 20 A | ABS F/S |
5 | 20 A | Stop |
6 | 15 A | ACG |
7 | – | Spare Fuse |
8 | 30 A | ABS Motor |
9 | 15 A | Hazard |
10 | 120 A | Battery |
11 | 20 A | Cooling Fan |
12 | 30 A | Back Up, ACC |
13 | 40 A | Power Window Motor |
14 | – | Spare Fuse |
15 | 40 A | Power Seat |
16 | 20 A | TCS |
17 | 40 A | Heater Motor |
18 | 40A | Rear Defroster |
19 | 50 A | IG1 Main |
20 | 15 A | Small Light |
21 | 20 A | Condenser Fan |
2002, 2003
Passenger compartment, driver’s side

Assignment of the fuses in the Interior fuse box, driver’s side (2002, 2003)
№ | Amps. | Circuits Protected |
---|---|---|
1 | 15 A | Fuel Pump |
2 | 10 A | SRS |
3 | 7.5 A | Heater Control, A/C Clutch Relay, Cooling Fan Relay |
4 | 7.5 A | R/C Mirror |
5 | 7.5 A | Daytime Running Lights (On Canadian models) |
6 | 15 A | ECU (ECM/PCM), Cruise Control |
7 | 7.5 A | 2002: Moonroof 2003: SRS |
8 | 7.5 A | ACC Relay, Navigation |
9 | 7.5 A | Instrument Panel, Back-up Lights, Memory Seat |
10 | 7.5 A | Turn Signals |
11 | 15 A | IG Coil |
12 | 30 A | Wiper, Washer |
13 | 7.5 A | Starter Signal |
Passenger compartment, passenger’s side

Assignment of the fuses in the Interior fuse box, passenger’s side (2002, 2003)
№ | Amps. | Circuits Protected |
---|---|---|
1 | 20 A | Driver’s Power Window |
2 | 20 A | Driver’s Power Seat Reclining |
3 | 20 A | Heated Seat |
4 | 20 A | Driver’s Power Seat Slide |
5 | 20 A | Passenger’s Power Seat Slide |
6 | 20 A | Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining |
7 | 20 A | Rear Left Power Window |
8 | 20 A | Front Right Power Window |
9 | 20 A | ACC (Radio) |
10 | 10 A | Navigation System, Daytime Running Lights (On Canadian models), OnStar |
11 | 7.5 A | Interior Light, Courtesy Lights |
12 | 20 A | Power Door Locks |
13 | 7.5 A | Clock, Back up |
14 | 7.5 A | A/C Mg Clutch (Type S) |
15 | 30 A | Moonroof |
16 | 20 A | Rear Right Power Window |
Engine compartment

Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment (2002, 2003)
№ | Amps. | Circuits Protected |
---|---|---|
1 | 20 A / 30 A | Condenser Fan |
2 | 15 A | Small Light |
3 | 60 A | IG1 Main |
4 | 40 A | Rear Window Defogger |
5 | 40 A | Heater Motor |
6 | 20 A | Fog Light |
7 | 40 A | Power Seat |
8 | 40 A | Power Window Motor |
9 | 40 A | Back Up, ACC |
10 | 15 A | Spare Fuse |
11 | 10 A | Spare Fuse |
12 | 7.5 A | Spare Fuse |
13 | 20 A / 30 A | Cooling Fan |
14 | 120 A | Battery |
15 | 30 A | Spare Fuse |
16 | 20 A | Spare Fuse |
17 | 15 A | Hazard |
18 | 30 A | VSA Throttle Motor (Type S only) |
19 | 15 A | ACG S |
20 | 20 A | Stop |
21 | 20 A | TCS, VSA F/S |
22 | 20 A | Right Headlight |
23 | — | Not Used |
24 | 20 A | Left Headlight |
ABS Fuse Box

№ | Amps. | Circuits Protected |
---|---|---|
1 | 40 A | ABS Motor |
2 | 20 A | ABS F/S |
3 | 7.5 A | ABS Motor Check |