Fuses and relays Acura MDX (YD2; 2007-2013)

In this article, we will take a detailed look at the fuse diagrams for the Acura MDX (second generation; YD2): 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2013 release.

Fuse №9 in the passenger compartment is responsible for the ciggarette lighter.
Fuse №19 in the passenger compartment is responsible for the fuel pump.

In the luggage compartment

Located at the left side of cargo area.

General view of the fuse box.

Diagram
№	Relays
R1	Cargo Area Accessory Power Socket
R2	2007-2009: Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
R3	Rear Window Defogger
No.	Fuses	Amps
1	Optional (for Trailer Lighting Connector)	7,5 A
2		20 A
3		20 A
4		7,5 A
5	Cargo Area Accessory Power Socket	10 A
6	Power Tailgate Control Unit	20 A
7	2007-2009: Rear Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU)	15 A
8	Tailgate (Cargo Area) Lights, ​Inside Tailgate Switch Rear Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU),	7,5 A
9	2007-2009: Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)	30 A
10	Noise Reduction Condenser, Rear Window Defogger	30 A
11	Power Tailgate Control Unit	40 A

The general arrangement of electronic modules in the luggage compartment of the Acura MDX 2
1	Electrical Compass Module (without Navigation)
2	Power Tailgate Drive Module
3	Acuralink Control Module (XM Receiver)
4	2010-2013: Blind Spot Information (BSI) Control Module
5	Active Damper Control Module
6	Fuse Box
7	Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Control Module
8	Fuel Pump Control Module
9	Fuse Box
10	Power Tailgate Control Unit

In the engine compartment

The general arrangement of electronic modules in the engine compartment of the Acura MDX 2:
1. 2010-2013: Sub Relay Box (only Canadian Elite Package, U.S. Advance Package, Advance Package with Entertainment)
2. Powertrain Control Unit (PCM)
3. Fuse Box №2
4. Fuse Box №1
5. Battery Sensor
6. VSA Modulator Control Module

Fuse Box №1

Located next to the battery. Push the tabs to open the box.

General view of the fuse box.

Diagram
№	Description	Amps
1	Alternator, Fuse №3 in the engine compartment fuse box №2	120 A
2,1	2010-2013: Active Damper Control Unit	30 A
2,2	2010-2013: Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Control Unit	30 A
2,3	Rear Blower Motor	30 A
2,4	VSA Modulator-Сontrol Unit	40 A
2,5	Fuses №1, 2, 3, 4 in the luggage compartment	40 A
2,6	Fuses №12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 in the passenger compartment	40 A
2,7	Fuses №1, 2, 3, 4 in the passenger compartment	40 A
2,8	Empty	-
3,1	Fuses №12, 13, 22 in the engine compartment fuse box №2	60 A
3,2	Fuses  №1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 in the engine compartment fuse box №2	40 A
3,3	Fuses №14, 15, 16, 17 in the engine compartment fuse box №2	60 A
3,4	Ignition Switch (BAT), Starter Solenoid, Starter Cut Relay №1 & №2, Fuse №33 in the passenger compartment	50 A
3,5	Power Window Relay, Fuses № 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 in the passenger compartment	50 A
3,6	Fuses №5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 in the luggage compartment	60 A
3,7	Fuses № 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 in the passenger compartment	30 A
3,8	2010-2013: Engine Compartment Relay Box Fuse No. 1	30 A
4	Fuses №5, 6, 7, 8, 9 in the passenger compartment	40 A
5	2010-2013: E-Pretensioner Unit	30 A
6		30 A
7	Active damper control unit	30 A
	2010-2013: Powertrain Control Module (VBUM (Continental PCM))	7,5 A
8	Audio Amplifier	30 A
9	Battery Sensor	7,5 A
10	Turn Signal/Hazard Relay, Hazard Warning Switch	15 A
11	Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Unit, High Mount Brake Light, Noise Reduction Condenser (for High Mount Brake Light), Horn, Taillight, VSA Modulator-Сontrol Unit, Horn Relay Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU), PCM (Brake Pedal Position Switch)	15 A
12	VSA Modulator-Control Unit	20 A
13	Trailer (Brake)	20 A
14	Left Second Row Seat Heater and Switch Indicators, Right Second Row Seat Heater and Switch Indicators	20 A
15	AC Inverter Unit	20 A
16	Empty	-
17	Empty	-
18	Empty	-
19	Empty	-
20	Empty	-

Fuse box №2

Located on the passenger’s side. Push the tabs to open the box.

General view of the fuse box.

Diagram
№	Description	Amps
R1	Fan Control
R2	A/C Compressor Clutch
R3	A/C Condenser Fan
R4	Radiator Fan
R5	Headlight Low Beam
R6	Front Blower Motor
R7	Fog Light
R8	Interior Light
1	Left Daytime Running Light	10 A
2	Right Daytime Running Light	10 A
3	Left Headlight (High Beam), Headlight Leveling Control Unit	10 A
4	Right Headlight (High Beam)	10 A
5	Front Parking Lights, Front Side Marker Lights, License Plate Lights, Taillights, Rear Side Marker Lights	7,5 A
6	Headlight Low Beam Relay, Fuse №18, 19 in the engine compartment fuse box №2	30 A
7	PGM-FI Sub Relay, Radiator Fan Relay, A/F Sensor Relay	7,5 A
8	Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor, Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor, Injectors, Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) Control Relay, Powertrain Control Module (PCM (IGP)), PGM-FI Main Relay 1 (Fl Main), Ignition Coil Relay, Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor, PGM-FI Main Relay 2 (Fuel Pump)	15 A
9	Ignition Coils	15 A
10	Electronic Throttle Control System (PCM)	15 A
11	Front Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1), Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) Canister Vent Shut Valve	15 A
	Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (Bank 2, Sensor 2), Rear Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (Bank 1, Sensor 2), Rear Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1)
12	Front Blower Motor	40 A
13	Fog Lights, Fog Light Relay	20 A
14	Headlight Washer Motor, Headlight Washer Relay (2010-2013)	30 A
15	A/C Condenser Fan Motor	30 A
16	Radiator Fan Motor, A/C Condenser Fan Motor	30 A
17	A/C Compressor Clutch	7,5 A
18	Left High Intensity Discharge (HID) Unit	15 A
19	Right High Intensity Discharge (HID) Unit, Headlight Washer Relay (2007-2009)	15 A
20	Active Damper System Switch Light, Ambient Lights (Built Into The Roof Console), A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light, Blind Spot Information (BSI) OFF Switch Light, Climate Control Unit, Dashlights Brightness Controller Light, Driver's Ambient Light, Driver's Seat Heater and Ventilation Switch Light, Front Passenger's Ambient Light, Front Passenger's Seat Heater and Ventilation Switch Light, Glove Box Light, Hazard Warning Switch Light, Headlight Washer Switch Light, Interior Light Relay, Left Second Row Seat Heater Switch Light, Moonroof Switch Light, Power Mirror Switch Light, Rear Climate Control Panel, Rear Controller and Screen, Rear Individual Map Light Switch Lights, RES Auxiliary Jack Assembly Light (Rear Entertainment), Right Second Row Seat Heater Switch Light, Roof Console Switch Light, Seat Ventilation Control Unit, Steering Wheel Switch Lights, VSA OFF Switch Light, VSA/BSI OFF Switch Light, Headphone Jack	7,5 A

Sub relay box

Located on the passenger’s side. (only 2010-2013 release models: Canadian Elite Package, U.S. Advance Package, Advance Package with Entertainment).

Diagram
№	Description	Amps
R1	Brake Light Relay (with Adaptive Cruise Control System)
R2	Tech Relay
1	Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Module, Active Damper Control, Blind Spot Information (BSI), Driver's Seat Ventilation Switch Indicators, Front Passenger's Seat Ventilation Switch Indicators, E-Pretensioner Module, Left Blind Spot Information (BSI) Radar Unit, Millimeter Wave Radar, Right Blind Spot Information (BSI) Radar Unit, Seat Ventilation Control Module	10
2	Empty	-
3	Empty	-
4	Empty	-

In the passenger compartment

The general arrangement of electronic components in the passenger compartment of the Acura MDX 2:

1. Fuse Box;
2. Gauge Control Unit;
3. Combination Switch Control Module;
4. SRS module;
5. Power Tilt / Telescopic Steering Control Module.

1. Relay Box №1;
2. Relay Box №2;
3. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Module;
4. Navigation Display Unit / Center Information Display;
5. Relay Box №3;
6. 2010-2013: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Module;
7. Headlight Leveling Control Module;
8. Climate Control Module;
9. Audio Navigation / Audio Module;
10. Immobilizer Keyless Control Module.

1. 2010-2013: E-Pretensioner Module;
2. Rear Climate Control Panel;
3. Handsfreelink Control Unit;
4. 2007-2009: Rear Blower Motor Relay;
5. 2010-2013: Seat Ventilation Control Module;
6. 2007-2009: Rear Seat Heater Relay;
7. AC Inverter Module

Fuse box

Located on the driver’s side underneath the dashboard. To remove the lid, put finger in the notch on the lid, pull it toward you, and take it out.

Access example.

General view.

Diagram
№	Description	Amps
R1	Turn Signal / Hazard
R2	Empty
R3	Empty
R4	Accessory Power Socket
R5	PGM-FI Main (Fuel Pump Relay Acura MDX)
R6	Power Window
R7	Front Seat Heater
R8	Empty
1	Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Control Unit	7,5 A
2	Driver's Lumbar Support Motor	10 A
3	2007: Moonroof Control Unit/Motor	10 A
	2008-2013: Moonroof Control Unit/Motor	15 A
4	Driver's Seat Cushion Blower Motor, Driver's Seat Heater, Driver's Seat Heater Switch Indicators, Driver's Seat-back Blower	20 A
	Motor, Front Passenger's Seat Cushion Blower Motor, Front Passenger's Seat-Back Blower Motor, Front Passenger's Seat Heater, Front Passenger's Seat Heater Switch Indicators
5	AcuraLink Control Unit (XM Receiver), Audio Unit, Audio-Navigation Unit, HandsFreeLink Control Unit, XM Receiver	10 A
6	Driver's Footwell Light and Vanity Mirror Light, Front Individual Map Lights, Front Passenger's Footwell Light, Passenger's Vanity Mirror Light, Ignition Key Light, Left Rear Door Courtesy Light, Moonroof Control Unit/Motor, Rear Individual Map Light (2nd), Rear Individual Map Light (3rd), Right Rear Door Courtesy Light, Cargo Area Light	7,5 A
7	Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Climate Control, Combination Switch Control, Data Link Connector (DLC), Center Information Display, Driver's MPCS Unit, Gauge Control Unit, Immobilizer-keyless Control Module, Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU (Voltage Back Up (VBU)), Navigation Display Unit, Front Passenger's MPCS Unit, HFL-navigation Microphone, Power Tilt/telescopic Steering Control Unit, Rear Controller and Screen, Relay Control Unit, Rear Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU), Power Tailgate Control Module, Power Seat Control Module	10 A
8	Door Lock (Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU))	20 A
9	Front Accessory Power Socket, Rear Accessory Power Socket Cigar Lighter	15 A
10	PCM (VBSOL)	15 A
11	2007-2009:  Windshield Wiper Motor, Wiper/Washer Control Circuit, Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) Canister Vent Shut Valve, Front Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor, Front Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S), Rear Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor, Rear Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)	30 A
	2010-2013:  Windshield Wiper Motor	30 A
12	Subwoofer	10 A
13	Front Passenger's Power Seat Motor (Recline, Rear Up-Down)	20 A
14	Driver's Power Seat Motor (Slide, Front Up-Down)	20 A
15	Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Control Unit	20 A
16	Driver's Power Seat Motor (Recline, Rear Up-Down)	20 A
17	Front Passenger's Power Seat Motor (Slide, Front Up-Down)	20 A
18	Alternator, Electrical Load Detector (ELD), Engine Mount Control Solenoid Valve, Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve, PCM (VBSOL), PCM (Brake Pedal Position Switch), Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor	10 A
19	2007-'2009: Fuel Pump, Immobilizer-Keyless Control Unit, Powertrain Control Module (PCM), PGM-FI Main Relay 2 (Fuel Pump)	20 A
	2010-2013: PCM (IG1), Fuel Pump Control Module, Immobilizer-keyless Control Unit	20 A
20	2007-2009: Active Damper, Brake Light Relay, Hazard Warning Switch, Occupant Detection System (ODS) Unit, Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) System, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	7,5 A
	2010-2013: Fuses: №35, 37, 39	10 A
21	AcuraLink Control Unit (XM Receiver), Active Damper Control Unit, Active Damper System Switch, Back-Up Lights, Brake Light Relay, Center Information Display, Combination Switch Control Unit, Driver's MPCS Unit, Electrical Compass Unit, Gauge Control Module, Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU), Power Seat Control Unit, Power Tailgate Control Unit, Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Control Unit, Rear Controller and Screen, Rear Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU), Relay Control Module, Shift Lock Solenoid, TECH Relay, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Control Unit, Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror	7,5 A
22	Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) unit	10 A
23	Empty	-
24	Left Rear Power Window Motor	20 A
25	Right Rear Power Window Motor	20 A
26	Passenger’s Power Window Motor (Front Passenger's MPCS Unit)	30 A
27	Driver’s Power Window Motor (Driver's MPCS Unit)	30 A
28	Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Control Unit	20 A
29	Steering Angle Sensor, VSA Modulator-control Unit, Yaw Ratelateral/Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor	10 A
30	AC Inverter Unit, Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror, A/C Compressor Clutch Relay, A/C Condenser Fan Relay, Climate Control Unit, Fan Control Relay, Front Blower Motor Relay, Front Seat Heater Relay, Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU), Optional Trailer Connector, Rear Blower Motor Relay, Rear Climate Control Panel, Rear Mode Control Motor, Rear Window Defogger Relay, Rearview	10 A
	Mirror with Rearview Camera Display, Second Row Seat Heater Relay
31	Headlight Leveling Control Unit, Rear Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU) (IG1 Washer), Rear Window Washer Motor Relay Circuit, Windshield Washer Motor Relay Circuit, Windshield Wiper Intermittent Relay Circuit, Windshield Wiper Motor Relay	15 A
	Circuit, Windshield/Rear Window Washer Motor (Front/Rear Washer)
32	2007-2009: Accessory Power Socket Relay, AcuraLink Control Unit (XM Receiver). Audio Unit, Climate Control Unit. Ignition Key Switch. Center Information Display Unit, Interface Dial, Multiplex Integrated Control System (MICU), Navigation System, XM Receiver	15 A
	2010-2013: Accessory Power Socket Relay, AcuraLink Control System (XM Receiver), Audio Unit, Climate Control System, Key Interlock Solenoid, HFL-Navigation Microphone, Interface Dial, Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU (ACC)), HandsFreeLink System, Audio-Navigation System, Navigation Display Module	10 A
33	Empty	-
34	Powertrain Control Module (STRLD), Starter Cut Relay	7,5 A
35	2007-2009: Starter Switch Signal (STS), Ignition Switch	7,5 A
	2010-2013: Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system	7,5 A
36	2010-2013: Starter Switch Signal (STS), Ignition Switch	7,5 A
37	2010-2013: Occupant Detection System (ODS), Passenger's Airbag Cutoff Indicator, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	7,5 A
38	2010-2013: Starter Switch Signal (STS), Ignition Switch	7,5 A
39	2010-2013: Occupant Detection System (ODS), Passenger's Airbag Cutoff Indicator, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	7,5 A

Sub relay boxes

There are three additional relay blocks in the cabin.

№	Description
Relay block №1
R1	Empty
R2	2010-2013: Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)
R3	ACC CUT
R4	IG2 CUT
Relay block №2
R1	2010-2013: Second Row Seat Heater
R2	2010-2013: Rear Blower Motor
	2007-2009: Brake Light
R3	Starter Cut
R4
Relay block №3
R1	2010: Brake Light
	2011-2013: Headlight Washer
R2	2007-2010: Headlight Washer
	2011-2013: Brake Light