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In this article, we provide a detailed overview of the fuse box diagrams for the first-generation Acura ILX (DE1), covering model years 2012 through 2015.
Fuse #27 in the passenger compartment fuse box protects the cigarette lighter / 12V accessory power socket.
Fuse #4 in the passenger compartment fuse box protects the fuel pump module.
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box
The passenger compartment fuse box is located under the driver’s-side dashboard.
Fuse box access.
Overview of the fuse block.
1.5L CVT ILX Hybrid (2012–2014)
Passenger compartment fuse circuit assignments for hybrid models.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Rating (A) | Circuit Description |
| 1 | - | Not used |
| 2 | 15 | ACG |
| 3 | 10 | SRS System |
| 4 | 15 | Fuel Pump |
| 5 | 7.5 | Instrument Cluster (Meter) |
| 6 | 7.5 | Power Windows |
| 7 | 7.5 | VB SOL (depending on trim level) |
| 8 | 15 | Door Lock Motor 2 (Unlock) |
| 9 | 15 | Door Lock Motor 1 (Unlock) |
| 10 | - | Not used |
| 11 | 20 | Moonroof Control Unit |
| 12 | 20 | Driver’s Power Seat Sliding (depending on trim level) |
| 13 | 20 | Driver’s Power Seat Reclining (depending on trim level) |
| 14 | 15 | Seat Heaters (depending on trim level) |
| 15 | 10 | Driver’s Door Lock Motor (Unlock) |
| 16 | - | Not used |
| 17 | - | Not used |
| 18 | - | Not used |
| 19 | 7.5 | ACC |
| 20 | 7.5 | ACC Key Lock |
| 21 | 7.5 | Daytime Running Lights (DRL) |
| 22 | 7.5 | HAC |
| 23 | 7.5 | Hybrid A/C |
| 24 | 7.5 | ABS/VSA |
| 25 | 7.5 | ACC |
| 26 | - | Not used |
| 27 | 20 | Accessory Power Socket / Cigarette Lighter |
| 28 | - | Not used |
| 29 | 7.5 | ODS |
| 30 | 10 | Driver’s Door Lock Motor (Lock) |
| 31 | 10 | Smart Entry System (SMART) |
| 32 | 15 | Door Lock Motor 2 (Lock) |
| 33 | 15 | Door Lock Motor 1 (Lock) |
| 34 | 7.5 | Small Lights |
| 35 | 7.5 | Illumination |
| 36 | - | Not used |
| 37 | 20 | Premium Audio (depending on trim level) |
| 38 | 10 | Left Headlight High Beam |
| 39 | 10 | Right Headlight High Beam |
| 40 | 7.5 | TPMS (depending on trim level) |
| 41 | 20 | Door Lock Control Unit |
| 42 | 20 | Driver’s Power Window |
| 43 | 20 | Rear Passenger-Side Power Window |
| 44 | 20 | Front Passenger-Side Power Window |
| 45 | 20 | Rear Driver-Side Power Window |
| 46 | — | Not used |
2.0L AT / 2.4L MT (2012–2015)
Passenger compartment fuse circuit assignments for gasoline models.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Rating (A) | Circuit Description |
| 1 | - | Not used |
| 2 | 15 | ACG |
| 3 | 10 | SRS System |
| 4 | 15 | Fuel Pump |
| 5 | 7.5 | Instrument Cluster (Meter) |
| 6 | 7.5 | Power Windows |
| 7 | 7.5 | VB SOL (depending on trim level) |
| 8 | 15 | Door Lock Motor 2 (Unlock) |
| 9 | 15 | Door Lock Motor 1 (Unlock) |
| 10 | - | Not used |
| 11 | 20 | Moonroof Control Unit (depending on trim level) |
| 12 | 20 | Driver’s Power Seat Sliding (depending on trim level) |
| 13 | 20 | Driver’s Power Seat Reclining (depending on trim level) |
| 14 | 15 | Seat Heaters (depending on trim level) |
| 15 | 10 | Driver’s Door Lock Motor (Unlock) |
| 16 | - | Not used |
| 17 | - | Not used |
| 18 | - | Not used |
| 19 | 7.5 | ACC |
| 20 | 7.5 | ACC Key Lock |
| 21 | 7.5 | Daytime Running Lights (DRL) |
| 22 | 7.5 | HAC |
| 23 | - | Not used |
| 24 | 7.5 | ABS/VSA Control Unit |
| 25 | 7.5 | ACC |
| 26 | - | Not used |
| 27 | 20 | Accessory Power Socket / Cigarette Lighter |
| 28 | - | Not used |
| 29 | 7.5 | ODS |
| 30 | 10 | Driver’s Door Lock Motor (Lock) |
| 31 | 10 | Smart Entry System (SMART) |
| 32 | 15 | Door Lock Motor 2 (Lock) |
| 33 | 15 | Door Lock Motor 1 (Lock) |
| 34 | 7.5 | Small Lights |
| 35 | 7.5 | Illumination |
| 36 | - | Not used |
| 37 | 20 | Premium Audio (depending on trim level) |
| 38 | 10 | Left Headlight High Beam |
| 39 | 10 | Right Headlight High Beam |
| 40 | 7.5 | TPMS (depending on trim level) |
| 41 | 20 | Door Lock Control Unit |
| 42 | 20 | Driver’s Power Window |
| 43 | 20 | Rear Passenger-Side Power Window |
| 44 | 20 | Front Passenger-Side Power Window |
| 45 | 20 | Rear Driver-Side Power Window |
| 46 | - | Not used |
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
The engine compartment fuse box is located near the brake fluid reservoir. Press the retaining tabs to remove the cover.
Fuse box access.
1.5L CVT ILX Hybrid (2012–2014)
Engine compartment fuse circuit assignments for hybrid models.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Rating (A) | Circuit Description |
| 1-1 | 70 | EPS Control Unit |
| 1-2 | 40 | Booster Motor |
| 1-3 | 30 | ABS/VSA Motor |
| 1-4 | 30 | ABS/VSA Failsafe Relay (FSR) |
| 1-5 | 30 | Wipers |
| 1-6 | 100 | Main Fuse |
| 2-1 | 50 | IG Main |
| 2-2 | 60 | Fuse Box Main |
| 2-3 | 60 | Fuse Box Main 2 |
| 2-4 | 30 | Headlight Main |
| 2-5 | 30 | ST/MG SW (Halogen low-beam headlights) |
| 2-6 | 30 | Rear Window Defogger |
| 2-7 | Not used | |
| 2-8 | 40 | Blower Motor |
| 2-9 | Not used | |
| 2-10 | 20 | Sub Cooling Fan Motor |
| 2-11 | 20 | Main Cooling Fan Motor |
| 3 | - | Not used |
| 4 | 15 | IG Coil 2 |
| 5 | 7.5 | Starter DIAG, ST MG |
| 6 | 15 | IG Coil 1 |
| 7 | - | Not used |
| 8 | - | Not used |
| 9 | - | Not used |
| 10 | - | Not used |
| 11 | 7.5 | Oil Level Sensor |
| 12 | 20 | Fog Lights |
| 13 | 7.5 | IMA 1 |
| 14 | 10 | Hazard Lights |
| 15 | 15 | FI Sub-Relay |
| 16 | 20 | Ignition Coil (IG Coil) |
| 17 | 15 | Stop Lights |
| 18 | 10 | Horn |
| 19 | 10 | IMA 2 |
| 20 | 10 | Right Headlight Low Beam (models with halogen low-beam headlights) |
| 15 | Right Headlight Low Beam (HID) (models with discharge headlights) | |
| 21 | 15 | IGP |
| 22 | 15 | Drive-by-Wire (DBW) |
| 23 | 10 | Left Headlight Low Beam (models with halogen low-beam headlights) |
| 15 | Left Headlight Low Beam (HID) (models with discharge headlights) | |
| 24 | 15 | Booster SOL |
| 25 | 7.5 | Magnetic (A/C Compressor) Clutch |
| 26 | 15 | Windshield Washer |
| 27 | 20 | Small Lights |
| 28 | 7.5 | Interior Lights Control Unit |
| 29 | 10 | Backup Lights |
| Relay Modules | ||
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| 256 | Electronic Load Detector (ELD) | |
| 258 | Fan Control Relay | |
| 259 | Fog Light Relay | |
| 265 | Horn Relay | |
| 273 | Radiator Fan Relay | |
| 274 | A/C Compressor Clutch Relay | |
| 287 | Windshield Wiper Motor Relay | |
| 288 | Relay Circuit Board | |
| 320 | Diode D | |
| 321 | Diode C | |
| M1 | Blower Motor Relay | |
| M2 | Starter Cut Relay 1 | |
| M3 | A/C Condenser Fan Relay | |
| M4 | Ignition Coil Relay | |
| M5 | Starter Cut Relay 2 | |
| M6 | PGM-FI Sub-Relay | |
| M7 | Rear Window Defogger Relay | |
2.0L AT / 2.4L MT (2012–2015)
Engine compartment fuse circuit assignments for gasoline models.
| Diagram | ||
|---|---|---|
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| No. | Rating (A) | Circuit Description |
| 1-1 | 70 | EPS Control Unit |
| 1-2 | 30 | ABS/VSA Motor Control Unit |
| 1-3 | 30 | ABS/VSA Failsafe Relay (FSR) |
| 1-4 | 30 | Wiper Control Unit |
| 1-5 | 100 | Main Fuse |
| 2-1 | 50 | IG Main |
| 2-2 | 60 | Fuse Box Main |
| 2-3 | 60 | Fuse Box Main 2 |
| 2-4 | 30 | Headlight Main Control Unit |
| 2-5 | 30 | ST/MG SW |
| 2-6 | 30 | Rear Window Defogger Control Unit |
| 2-7 | Not used | |
| 2-8 | 40 | Blower Motor Control Unit |
| 2-9 | Not used | |
| 2-10 | 20 | Sub Cooling Fan Motor |
| 2-11 | 20 | Main Cooling Fan Motor |
| 3 | - | Not used |
| 4 | Not used | |
| 5 | 7.5 | Starter DIAG, ST MG |
| 6 | - | Not used |
| 7 | - | Not used |
| 8 | - | Not used |
| 9 | - | Not used |
| 10 | - | Not used |
| 11 | 7.5 | Oil Level Sensor Control Unit |
| 12 | 20 | Fog Lights |
| 13 | - | Not used |
| 14 | 10 | Hazard Lights Control Unit |
| 15 | 15 | FI Sub-Relay |
| 16 | 15 | Ignition Coil (IG Coil) |
| 17 | 15 | Stop Lights |
| 18 | 10 | Horn |
| 19 | - | Not used |
| 20 | 10 | Right Headlight Low Beam (models with halogen low-beam headlights) |
| 15 | Right Headlight Low Beam (HID) (models with discharge headlights) | |
| 21 | 15 | IGP |
| 22 | 15 | Drive-by-Wire (DBW) |
| 23 | 10 | Left Headlight Low Beam (models with halogen low-beam headlights) |
| 15 | Left Headlight Low Beam (HID) (models with discharge headlights) | |
| 24 | - | Not used |
| 25 | 7.5 | Magnetic (A/C Compressor) Clutch |
| 26 | 15 | Windshield Washer Control Unit |
| 27 | 20 | Small Lights |
| 28 | 7.5 | Interior Lights |
| 29 | 10 | Backup Lights |
| Relay Modules | ||
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| 256 | Electronic Load Detector (ELD) Control Unit | |
| 258 | Fan Control Unit | |
| 259 | Fog Light Control Unit | |
| 265 | Horn | |
| 273 | Radiator Fan Control Unit | |
| 274 | A/C Compressor Clutch Relay | |
| 287 | Windshield Wiper Motor Relay | |
| 288 | Relay Circuit Board | |
| 320 | Diode D | |
| 321 | Diode C | |
| M1 | Blower Motor Relay | |
| M2 | Starter Cut Relay 1 | |
| M3 | A/C Condenser Fan Relay | |
| M4 | Ignition Coil Relay | |
| M5 | Starter Cut Relay 2 | |
| M6 | PGM-FI Sub-Relay | |
| M7 | Rear Window Defogger | |