In this article we focus on the first generation Honda Pilot, produced from 2003 to 2008. Here you will find the Honda Pilot 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 fuse box outline, information on the location of the fuse boxes in the car and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout).
The Honda Pilot’s cigar lighter (socket) fuses are fuse #9 (Front Accessory Socket) in the passenger side instrument panel fuse box and fuse #3 (2003-2004) or #6 (since 2005) (Rear Accessory Socket) in the secondary engine compartment fuse box.
Fuse box location
Passenger compartment
The interior fuse boxes are located underneath the dashboard on each side.
Driver’s Side


Passenger’s Side

To open the fuse box on the passenger’s side, pull the right edge of the cover.

Engine compartment
The primary under-hood fuse box is located on the passenger’s side of the engine compartment.
The secondary fuse box is in the engine compartment next to the battery, or on the left.


Fuse box diagrams
2003, 2004
Passenger compartment, Driver’s Side

Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger compartment, Driver’s Side (2003, 2004)
No. | 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 | Power Mirror, VTM-4 |
5 | 7.5 A | Daytime Running Light (On Canadian models) |
6 | 15 A | ECU (PCM), Cruise Control |
7 | 7.5 A | OPDS, Rear Wiper |
8 | 7.5 A | ACC Relay |
9 | 10 A | Back-up Lights, Instrument Lights |
10 | 7.5 A | Turn Signals |
11 | 15 A | IG Coil |
12 | 30 A | Front Wiper |
13 | 7.5 A | Starter Signal |
Passenger compartment, Passenger’s Side

Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger compartment, Passenger’s Side (2003, 2004)
No. | Amps. | Circuits Protected |
---|---|---|
1 | 20 A | Driver’s Power Window |
2 | 20 A | Driver’s Power Seat Reclining |
3 | 20 A | Heated Seat (On Canadian models) |
4 | 20 A | Driver’s Power Seat Sliding |
5 | — | Not used |
6 | 10 A | Daytime Running Light (On Canadian models) |
7 | 20 A | Driver’s side Rear Power Window |
8 | 20 A | Front Passenger’s Power Window |
9 | 15 A | Front Accessory Socket, Radio |
10 | 15 A | Small Light |
11 | 10 A | Interior Light, Navi |
12 | 20 A | Power Door Lock |
13 | 7.5 A | Back Up |
14 | — | Not used |
15 | — | Not used |
16 | 20 A | Passenger’s Side Rear Power Window |
Engine compartment, primary fuse box

Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment, primary fusebox (2003, 2004)
No. | Amps. | Circuits Protected |
---|---|---|
1 | 20 A | Spare Fuse |
2 | 30 A | Spare Fuse |
3 | 20 A | Right Headlight |
4 | 15 A | ACG S |
5 | 15 A | Hazard |
6 | — | Not used |
7 | 20 A | Stop |
8 | 20 A | Left Headlight |
9 | 20 A | Radio |
10 | 40 A | Power Window Motor |
11 | 40 A | Power Seat |
12 | 30 A | Rear Defroster |
13 | 40 A | Back Up, ACC |
14 | 30 A | Rear A/C |
15 | 40 A | Heater Motor |
16 | 30 A | Cooling Fan |
17 | 7.5 A | Spare Fuse |
18 | 10 A | Spare Fuse |
19 | 15 A | Spare Fuse |
20 | 120 A | Battery |
21 | 30 A | Condenser Fan |
22 | 7.5 A | MG Clutch |
23 | 50 A | IGI Main |
24 | 20 A | Trailer (accessory) |
Engine compartment, secondary fuse box

Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment, secondary fusebox (2003, 2004)
No. | Amps. | Circuits Protected |
---|---|---|
1 | 40 A | ABS Motor |
2 | 20 A | ABS F/S |
3 | 20 A | Rear ACC Socket |
4 | 20 A | 4WD |
2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Passenger compartment, Driver’s Side

Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger compartment, Driver’s Side (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
No. | 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 | Power Mirror, VTM-4 |
5 | 7.5 A | Daytime Running Light (Canadian models) |
6 | 15 A | ECU (PCM), Cruise Control |
7 | 7.5 A | OPDS, Rear Wiper |
8 | 7.5 A | ACC Relay |
9 | 10 A | Back-up Lights, Instrument Lights |
10 | 7.5 A | Turn Signals |
11 | 7.5 A | VTM-4 |
12 | 30 A | Front Wiper |
13 | — | Not used |
Passenger compartment, Passenger’s Side

Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger compartment, Passenger’s Side (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
No. | Amps. | Circuits Protected |
---|---|---|
1 | 20 A | Driver’s Power Window |
2 | 20 A | Driver’s Power Seat Reclining |
3 | 20 A | Heated Seat (Canadian models) |
4 | 20 A | Driver’s Power Seat Sliding |
5 | — | Not used |
6 | 10 A | Daytime Running Light (Canadian models) |
7 | 20 A | Driver’s side Rear Power Window |
8 | 20 A | Front Passenger’s Power Window |
9 | 15 A | Front Accessory Socket, Radio |
10 | 15 A | Small Light |
11 | 10 A | Interior Light, Navi |
12 | 20 A | Power Door Lock |
13 | 7.5 A | Back Up |
14 | 7.5 A | Moonroof |
15 | 20 A | Moonroof |
16 | 20 A | Passenger’s Side Rear Power Window |
Engine compartment, primary fuse box

Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment, primary fusebox (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
No. | Amps. | Circuits Protected |
---|---|---|
1 | 20 A | Spare Fuse |
2 | 30 A | Spare Fuse |
3 | 20 A | Right Headlight |
4 | 15 A | ACG S |
5 | 15 A | Hazard |
6 | — | Not used |
7 | 20 A | Stop |
8 | 20 A | Left Headlight |
9 | 20 A | Radio |
10 | 40 A | Power Window Motor |
11 | 40 A | Power Seat |
12 | 30 A | Rear Defroster |
13 | 40 A | Back Up, ACC |
14 | 30 A | Rear A/C |
15 | 40 A | Heater Motor |
16 | 30 A | Cooling Fan |
17 | 7.5 A | Spare Fuse |
18 | 10 A | Spare Fuse |
19 | 15 A | Spare Fuse |
20 | 120 A | Battery |
21 | 30 A | Condenser Fan |
22 | 7.5 A | MG Clutch |
23 | 50 A | IGI Main |
24 | — | Trailer (accessory) |
Engine compartment, secondary fuse box

Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment, secondary fusebox (2005)
No. | Amps. | Circuits Protected |
---|---|---|
1 | 40 A | ABS F/S Relay |
2 | 20 A | VSA F/S Relay |
3 | 30 A | VSA Motor |
4 | 40 A | ABS Motor |
5 | 20 A | 4WD |
6 | 20 A | Rear Accessory Socket |
7 | 15 A | ETCS |
8 | 15 A | IG Coil |
9 | 15 A | LAP |
10 | 7.5 A | TPMS |
11 | (15 A) | (FR FOG) |
Assignment of the fuses in the Engine compartment, secondary fusebox (2006, 2007, 2008)
No. | Amps. | Circuits Protected |
---|---|---|
1 | 20 A | AC INVERTER |
2 | 40 A | VSA F/S Relay |
3 | 30 A | VSA Motor |
4 | 20 A | VTM-4 |
5 | 10 A | ACM |
6 | 15 A | Rear Accessory Socket |
7 | 15 A | ETCS |
8 | 15 A | IG Coil |
9 | 15 A | LAF |
10 | 7.5 A | TPMS |
11 | (20 A) | (FR FOG) |