2011 Acura TL BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuse-To-Components Index

Fuse Number Fuse Name Amps See Component or Circuit Protected Notes
1 BATTERY (1-1) 120A ALL MODELS Alternator, ELD Unit, Fuses 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 and Multi-fuse 3 in Under-hood Fuse/Relay Box  
AS FUSE BOX (1-2) 40A ALL MODELS Fuses 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 20 and 21 in Passenger's Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box  
2 EPS (2-1) 70A 10 EPS Control Unit  
ABS/VSA MOTOR (2-2) 40A 10 VSA Modulator-Control Unit  
ABS/VSA (2-3) 30A 10 VSA Modulator-Control Unit  
AS FUSE BOX (2-4) 40A 10 Fuses 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 22 in Passenger's Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box  
H/L WASHER (2-5) 30A 10 Headlight Washer Relay Headlight Washer
SH-AWD (2-6) 30A 10 SH-AWD Relay SH-AWD
3 IG MAIN (3-1) 50A ALL MODELS ACC Cut Relay (without Keyless Access), Auxiliary Under-dash Fuse Holder, ECM/PCM, IG2 Cut Relay (without Keyless Access), Ignition Switch (without Keyless Access), Power Control Unit (Keyless Access), Remote Engine Start Connector (Option Connector), Starter Cut Relay 1, Starter Cut Relay 2  
SUB FAN MOTOR (3-2) 40A ALL MODELS A/C Condenser Fan Relay 160W Fans
SUB FAN MOTOR (3-3) 30A ALL MODELS A/C Condenser Fan Relay 120W Fans
DR FUSE BOX (3-4) 60A ALL MODELS Fuses 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 in Driver's Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box  
MAIN FAN MOTOR (3-5) 30A ALL MODELS Radiator Fan Relay 120W Fans
MAIN FAN MOTOR (3-5) 40A ALL MODELS Radiator Fan Relay 160W Fans
DR LIGHT MAIN (3-6) 30A ALL MODELS Fuses 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 in Driver's Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box  
WIPER MOTOR (3-7) 30A ALL MODELS Windshield Wiper Relay  
AS LIGHT MAIN (3-8) 30A ALL MODELS Fuses 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in Passenger's Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box  
4 RR DEFROSTER 40A ALL MODELS Rear Window Defogger Relay  
5 - - ALL MODELS Not Used  
6 - - ALL MODELS Not Used  
7 - - ALL MODELS Not Used  
8 HEATER MOTOR 40A ALL MODELS Blower Motor Relay  
9 HAZARD 15A ALL MODELS Driver's MICU, Hazard Warning Switch  
10 STOP & HORN 20A ALL MODELS Horn Relay, Brake Pedal Position Switch  
Fig 1: Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box (6-13)
G07755111Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Fuse Number Fuse Name Amps See Component or Circuit Protected Notes
11 SMART ACC 7.5A ALL MODELS Accessory Relay Keyless Access  
12 - - ALL MODELS Not Used  
13 IG COIL 15A ALL MODELS Ignition Coil Relay  
14 FI SUB 15A ALL MODELS ECM/PCM, PGM-FI Sub-relay  
15 BACK UP 10A ALL MODELS AcuraLink Control Unit (XM Receiver) (AcuraLink), AcuraLink Reprogramming Connector (AcuraLink), Audio-Navigation Unit (Navigation), Audio Unit (without Navigation), Audio/Navigation Switch Panel (Navigation), Audio-HVAC Display Unit (without Navigation), DLC, Driver's Door Courtesy Light, Driver's MICU, Front Passenger's Door Courtesy Light, Gauge Control Module, HandsFreeLink Control Unit, Immobilizer-Keyless Control Unit (without Keyless Access), HFL-Navigation Microphone (Navigation), Navigation Display Unit (Navigation), Passenger's MICU, Power Mirror Control Unit, Power Seat Control Unit, Power Window Master Switch  
16 INTR LT 7.5A ALL MODELS Driver's Vanity Mirror Light, Front Passenger's Vanity Mirror Light, Ignition Key Switch/Key Light (without Keyless Access), Rear Individual Map Lights, Roof Console, Trunk Light  
17 Fl MAIN 15A ALL MODELS PGM-FI Main Relay  
18 DBW 15A ALL MODELS ETCS Control Relay  
19 BACK UP 7.5A ALL MODELS ECM/PCM  
20 MG CLUTCH 7.5A ALL MODELS A/C Compressor Clutch Relay  
21 FAN RLY 7.5A ALL MODELS A/C Diode B, Radiator Fan Relay  
Fig 2: Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box (6-15)
G07755112Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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