This article covers the fourth generation Acura TL (UA8-UA9), produced from 2009 to 2014. Here you will find the Acura TL 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 fuse box outline, 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 fuses are fuse #23 in the driver’s side interior fuse box (front ACC socket) and fuse #16 in the passenger’s side interior fuse box (console ACC socket).
Fuse box location
The interior fuse box is located under the dashboard on the driver’s side.
The fuse label is attached under the steering column.
The passenger side interior fuse box is located on the lower passenger side panel.
To remove the fuse box cover, place your finger in the notch on the cover and pull it slightly upwards, then pull it towards you and remove it from its hinges.
The underhood fuse box is located on the driver’s side next to the air filter housing.
To access the underhood fuse box, remove the left-hand engine compartment cover.
Fuse box diagrams
2009, 2010, 2011
Engine compartment
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment (2009, 2010, 2011)
| No. | Amps. | Circuits Protected |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 120 A | Battery |
| 1-2 | 40 A | Passenger’s Side Fuse Box |
| 2-1 | 70 A | EPS |
| 2-2 | 40 A | ABS/VSA MTR |
| 2-3 | 30 A | ABS/VSA |
| 2-4 | 40 A | Passenger’s Side Fuse Box Option |
| 2-5 | 30 A | Headlight Washer (If equipped) |
| 2-6 | 30 A | SH-AWD (Used on SH-AWD models) |
| 3-1 | 50 A | IG Main |
| 3-2 | 40 A | Sub Fan Motor (Used on SH-AWD models) |
| 3-3 | 30 A | Sub Fan Motor (Used on 2WD models) |
| 3-4 | 60 A | Driver’s Side Fuse Box |
| 3-5 | 40 A | Main Fan Motor |
| 3-5 | 30 A | Main Fan Motor |
| 3-6 | 30 A | Driver’s Side Light Main |
| 3-7 | 30 A | Wiper Motor |
| 3-8 | 30 A | Passenger’s Side Light Main |
| 4 | 40 A | Rear Defroster |
| 5 | — | Not Used |
| 6 | — | Not Used |
| 7 | — | Not Used |
| 8 | 40 A | Heater Motor |
| 9 | 15 A | Hazard |
| 10 | 20 A | Horn and Stop |
| 11 | 7.5 A | Keyless Access System (Used on SH-AWD models) |
| 12 | — | Not Used |
| 13 | 15 A | IG Coil |
| 14 | 15 A | FI Sub |
| 15 | 10 A | Back Up |
| 16 | 7.5 A | Interior Lights |
| 17 | 15 A | FI Main |
| 18 | 15 A | DBW |
| 19 | 7.5 A | Back Up FI ECU |
| 20 | 7.5 A | MG, Clutch |
| 21 | 7.5 A | Radiator Fan Timer |
Passenger compartment (Driver’s side)
Assignment of fuses in the interior fuse box (Driver’s side) (2009, 2010, 2011)
| No. | Amps. | Circuits Protected |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Not Used |
| 2 | 7.5 A | SH-AWD (If equipped) |
| 3 | 20 A | Washer |
| 4 | 7.5 A | Wiper |
| 5 | 7.5 A | ODS |
| 6 | 7.5 A | ABS/VSA |
| 7 | — | Not Used |
| 8 | 7.5 A | Starter Relay |
| 9 | 20 A | Fuel Pump |
| 10 | 10 A | VB SOL |
| 11 | 10 A | SRS |
| 12 | 7.5 A | Meter |
| 13 | 15 A | ACG |
| 14 | — | Not Used |
| 15 | 7.5 A | Daytime Running Light |
| 16 | 7.5 A | A/C |
| 17 | 7.5 A | Accessory, Key, Lock (If equipped) |
| 18 | 7.5 A | Accessory |
| 19 | 20 A | Driver’s Power Seat Sliding |
| 20 | 20 A | Moonroof |
| 21 | 20 A | Driver’s Power Seat Reclining |
| 22 | 20 A | Rear Left Power Window |
| 23 | 15 A | Front ACC Socket |
| 24 | 20 A | Driver’s Power Window |
| 25 | 15 A | Driver’s Side Door Lock |
| 26 | 10 A | Front Left Fog Light |
| 27 | 10 A | Left Side Small Lights (Exterior) |
| 28 | 10 A | Left Headlight High Beam |
| 29 | 7.5 A | TPMS |
| 30 | 15 A | Left Headlight Low Beam |
| 31 | — | Not Used |
| 32 | 7.5 A | STS (If equipped) |
Passenger compartment (Passenger’s side)
Assignment of fuses in the interior fuse box (Passenger’s side) (2009, 2010, 2011)
| No. | Amps. | Circuits Protected |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 A | Right Headlight High Beam |
| 2 | 10 A | Right Side Small Lights (Exterior) |
| 3 | 10 A | Right Front Fog Light |
| 4 | 15 A | Right Headlight Low Beam |
| 5 | — | Not Used |
| 6 | 7.5 A | Interior Lights |
| 7 | — | Not Used |
| 8 | 20 A | Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining |
| 9 | 20 A | Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding |
| 10 | 10 A | Right Side Door Lock |
| 11 | 20 A | Rear Passenger’s Side Power Window |
| 12 | 10 A | Keyless Access System (If equipped) |
| 13 | 20 A | Front Passenger’s Power Window |
| 14 | — | Not Used |
| 15 | 20 A | Premium amplifier |
| 16 | 15 A | Console ACC Socket |
| 17 | — | Not Used |
| 18 | 7.5 A | Lumbar Support |
| 19 | 20 A | Seat Heater |
| 20 | — | Not Used |
| 21 | — | Not Used |
| 22 | — | Not Used |
2012, 2013, 2014
Engine compartment
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment (2012, 2013, 2014)
| No. | Amps. | Circuits Protected |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 120 A | Battery |
| 1-2 | 40 A | Passenger’s Side Fuse Box |
| 2-1 | 70 A | EPS |
| 2-2 | 40 A | ABS/VSA MTR |
| 2-3 | 30 A | ABS/VSA |
| 2-4 | 40 A | Passenger’s Side Fuse Box Option |
| 2-5 | 30 A | Headlight Washer (If equipped) |
| 2-6 | 30 A | SH-AWD (Used on SH-AWD models) |
| 3-1 | 50 A | IG Main |
| 3-2 | 40 A | Sub Fan Motor (Used on SH-AWD models) |
| 3-3 | 30 A | Sub Fan Motor (Used on 2WD models) |
| 3-4 | 60 A | Driver’s Side Fuse Box |
| 3-5 | 40 A | Main Fan Motor (Used on SH-AWD models) |
| 3-5 | 30 A | Main Fan Motor (Used on 2WD models) |
| 3-6 | 30 A | Driver’s Side Light Main |
| 3-7 | 30 A | Wiper Motor |
| 3-8 | 30 A | Passenger’s Side Light Main |
| 4 | 40 A | Rear Defroster |
| 5 | — | Not Used |
| 6 | — | Not Used |
| 7 | — | Not Used |
| 8 | 40 A | Heater Motor |
| 9 | 15 A | Hazard |
| 10 | 20 A | Horn and Stop |
| 11 | 7.5 A | Keyless Access System (Used on SH-AWD models) |
| 12 | 7.5 A | Battery Sensor / BMS (Battery Management System) |
| 13 | 15 A | IG Coil |
| 14 | 15 A | FI Sub |
| 15 | 10 A | Back Up |
| 16 | 7.5 A | Interior Lights |
| 17 | 15 A | FI Main |
| 18 | 15 A | DBW |
| 19 | 7.5 A | Back Up FI ECU |
| 20 | 7.5 A | MG Clutch |
| 21 | 7.5 A | Radiator Fan Timer |
Passenger compartment (Driver’s side)
Assignment of fuses in the interior fuse box (Driver’s side) (2012, 2013, 2014)
| No. | Amps. | Circuits Protected |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.5 A | Blind Spot Information System (If equipped) |
| 2 | 7.5 A | SH-AWD (If equipped) |
| 3 | 20 A | Washer |
| 4 | 7.5 A | Wiper |
| 5 | 7.5 A | ODS |
| 6 | 7.5 A | ABS/VSA |
| 7 | — | Not Used |
| 8 | 7.5 A | Starter Relay |
| 9 | 20 A | Fuel Pump |
| 10 | 10 A | VB SOL |
| 11 | 10 A | SRS |
| 12 | 7.5 A | Meter |
| 13 | 15 A | ACG |
| 14 | — | Not Used |
| 15 | 7.5 A | Daytime Running Lights |
| 16 | 7.5 A | A/C |
| 17 | 7.5 A | Accessory, Key, Lock (If equipped) |
| 18 | 7.5 A | Accessory |
| 19 | 20 A | Drivers Power Seat Sliding |
| 20 | 20 A | Moonroof |
| 21 | 20 A | Driver’s Power Seat Reclining |
| 22 | 20 A | Rear Left Power Window |
| 23 | 15 A | Front ACC Socket |
| 24 | 20 A | Driver’s Power Window |
| 25 | 15 A | Driver’s Side Door Lock |
| 26 | 10 A | Front Left Fog Light |
| 27 | 10 A | Left Side Small Lights (Exterior) |
| 28 | 10 A | Left Headlight High Beam |
| 29 | 7.5 A | TPMS |
| 30 | 15 A | Left Headlight Low Beam |
| 31 | — | Not Used |
| 32 | 7.5 A | STS (If equipped) |
Passenger compartment (Passenger’s side)
Assignment of fuses in the interior fuse box (Passenger’s side) (2012, 2013, 2014)
| No. | Amps. | Circuits Protected |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 A | Right Headlight High Beam |
| 2 | 10 A | Right Side Small Lights (Exterior) |
| 3 | 10 A | Right Front Fog Light |
| 4 | 15 A | Right Headlight Low Beam |
| 5 | — | Not Used |
| 6 | 7.5 A | Interior Lights |
| 7 | — | Not Used |
| 8 | 20 A | Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining |
| 9 | 20 A | Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding |
| 10 | 10 A | Right Side Door Lock |
| 11 | 20 A | Rear Passenger’s Side Power Window |
| 12 | 10 A | Keyless Access System (If equipped) |
| 13 | 20 A | Front Passenger’s Power Window |
| 14 | — | Not Used |
| 15 | 20 A | Premium amplifier |
| 16 | 15 A | Console ACC Socket |
| 17 | — | Not Used |
| 18 | 7.5 A | Lumbar Support |
| 19 | 20 A | Seat Heater |
| 20 | — | Not Used |
| 21 | — | Not Used |
| 22 | — | Not Used |
