Fuses and relays Acura RDX (TB1/TB2; 2006-2012)

In this article, we will take a detailed look at the fuse diagrams for the Acura RDX  (firsr generation; TB1/TB2): 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 release.

Fuses #28 and #29 in the passenger compartment are responsible for the ciggarette lighter.
​Fuse #2 in the passenger compartment is responsible for the fuel pump.

In the engine compartment

The general arrangement of electronic units in the engine compartment of the Acura RDX.

1	Primary Fuse Box
2	Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
3	Sub Relay Box
4	VSA Modulator

Primary Fuse Box

Located t on the driver’s side. To access it, push the tabs.

General view.

Diagram
No.	Description	Amps
R1	A/C Condenser Fan
R2	Radiator Fan
R3	Fan Control
R4	Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) Control
R5	Blower Motor
R6	Rear Window Wiper Motor
R7	PGM-FI Main (№1)
R8	Rear Window Defogger
R9	PGM-FI Sub (№2)
R10	A/C Compressor Clutch
R11	Ignition Coil
1	Alternator, Electrical Load Detector (ELD), Fuses (Engine Compartment): 6, 7, 8, 9, 19, 20, 21,22, 23 and Multi-fuses 2, 4	100 A
	Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Relay	30 A
2	Fuses in the engine Compartment: № 5, 6, 7, 27, 28, 29, 31	80 A
	Ignition Switch. Starter Cut Relay	50 A
3	VSA Modulator	20 A
		40 A
4	Fuses #18, 19, 20, 21 (Engine Compartment)	50 A
	Power Window Relay, Fuses #24, 25, 26, 30, 32, 33 (Engine Compartment)	40 A
5	2009-2012: Fuse #32	30 A
6	Radiator Fan Motor	30 A
7	A/C Condenser Fan Motor	30 A
8	Rear Window Defogger	30 A
9	Blower Motor	40 A
10	Turn Signal/hazard Warning Lights, Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU)	15 A
11	PGM-FI Subrelay, Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve, Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) Canister Vent Shut Valve, Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor. Fuse #15 (Engine Compartment)	15 A
12	Brake Lights, Horns, Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU)	15 A
13	Power Seat Control Unit	20 A
14		20 A
15	Radiator Fan Relay	7,5 A
16	Front Passenger's Power Seat Adjustment Switch	20 A
17	Electric Vacuum Pump	15 A
18	Ignition Coil Relay, Ignition Coils	15 A
19	Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor, Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor B, Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) Control Relay, Injectors, PGM-FI Main Relay 1 (Fl MAIN), PGM-FI Main Relay 2 (Fuel Pump), Data Link Connector	15 A
20	A/C Compressor Clutch	7,5 A
21	Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) Control Relay	15 A
22	Power Mirror Control Unit (2006-2007), Front Individual Map Lights, Ceiling Light, Vanity Mirror Lights, Door Courtesy Lights, Ignition Key Light, Cargo Area Light, HomeLink Unit Light	7,5 A
23	Gauge Control Module, Navigation System, Navigation Display Unit, AcuraLink  System, Audio Unit, Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU), HandsFreeLink System, Driving Position Memory Switch, Immobilizer-Keyless System, Power Mirror Control Unit, Power Seat Control Unit	10 A

Sub Relay Box

Located next to the battery. To access it, push the tabs.

Diagram
№	Description	Amps
R1	Power Mirror Defogger	-
R2	Vacuum Pump Relay 1	-
R3	Vacuum Pump Relay 2	-
31	Electric Vaccum Pump	7,5 A
32	Front Passenger's Power Seat Recline Motor, Front Passenger's Power Seat Slide Motor	20 A

In the passenger compartment

The general arrangement of electronic units.

1	Immobilizer-Keyless Control Unit
2	Front Accessory Power Socket
3	Console Accessory Power Socket
4	Fog Light Relay
5	Driver's Seat Heater Relay (High)
6	Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Control Unit
7	Climate Control Module
8	AcuraLink Control Unit (XM Receiver)
9	Front Passenger's Seat Heater Relay (High)
10	Handsfreelink Control System
11	Front Passenger's Seat Heater Relay (Low)
12	Driver's Seat Heater Relay (Low)
1	Fuse Box
2	Power Mirror Control System
3	Gauge Control System

Interior Fuse Box

Located on the driver’s lower left side.

Access example.

General view.

Diagram
No.	Description	Amps
R1	Power Window
R2	Fuel Pump Relay (PGM-FI Main 2)
R3	Starter Cut
1	Moonroof, Power Mirror, Power Seat (2008-2011), Powerwindow Master Switch, Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD), Multiplex Integrated (MICU)	7,5 A
2	Fuel Pump Control Module Fuse (PGM-FI Main Relay 2), Immobilizer-Keyless Control Unit, Powertrain Control Module (PCM)	20 A
3	Alternator, Brake Pedal Position Switch, Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor A, Electrical Load Detector (ELD) Unit, Mass Air Flow/Intake Manifold Air Temperature (MAF/IAT) Sensor, Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S), Turbocharger Boost Control Solenoid Valve, Turbocharger Bypass Control Solenoid Valve, Turbocharger Wastegate Control Solenoid Valve	15 A
4	Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU), Steering Angle Sensor, VSA Modulator-Control Unit, Yaw Rate/Lateral Acceleration Sensor	7,5 A
5	Driver's Seat Heater Relays (High and Low), Front Passenger's Seat Heater Relays (High and Low)	15 A
6	Fog Light Relay	20 A
7	Driver's Lumbar Support Switch, Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU)	7,5 A
8	Rear Window Wiper Motor, Rear Window Wiper Relay, Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU)	10 A
9	Audio Switch Panel, Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU), Navigation Switch Panel, Occupant Detection System (ODS) Unit, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Unit, Passenger's Airbag Cutoff Indicator	7,5 A
10	AcuraLink System (XM Receiver), Electrical Compass, Gauge Control Module, Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU), Shift Lock Solenoid, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Automatic Lighting System (2010-2012)	7,5 A
11	Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU)	10 A
12	High Beam Right Headlight	10 A
13	High Beam Left Headlight	10 A
14	A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light, Audio Remote Switch, Audio Switch Panel, Audio, Cigarette Lighter Light, Console Box Light, Cruise Control Combination Switch, Driver's Climate Control Panel Switch, Driver's Seat Heater Switch, Driving Position Memory Switch, Front Passenger's Climate Control Panel Switch, Front Passenger's Seat Heater Switch, Glove Box Light, Hazard Warning Switch, HandsFreeLink (HFL) Switch, HandsFreeLink (HFL)-Voice Control Switch, Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU), Moonroof Switch, Navigation Display, Navigation Switch Panel, Navigation System, Power Mirror Switch, Roof Console, Select/Reset/Information Switch, VSA OFF Switch, Ambient Light, Footwell Lights, Interior Light Switch Light, Multi-Information Switch Light, Power Mirror Switch Light	7,5 A
15	Inner Taillights. License Plate Lights. Parking Lights, Side Marker Lights, Taillights, Trailer Lighting Connector	15 A
16	Right Headlight (Low Beam)	15 A
17	Left Headlight (Low Beam)	15 A
18	High Beam (Fuses: #12, #13), Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU)	20 A
19	Parking Lights (Fuse: #15), Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU)	20 A
20	Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Control Unit, Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU)	7,5 A
21	Low Beam (Fuses: #16, #17), Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU)	30 A
22	Empty	-
23	2010-2012: PCM (STRLD)	7,5 A
24	Moonroof Control Unit/Motor	20 A
25	Door Lock Actuators, Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU)	20 A
26	Driver's Power Window Motor	20 A
27	Option Connector	20 A
28	Console Accessory Power Socket Relay	15 A
29	Cigarette Lighter Relay or Front Accessory Power Socket Relay Acura RDX Cigarette Lighter Fuse	15 A
30	Front Pssenger's Power Window Motor	20 A
31	Stereo Amplifier, Subwoofer	20 A
32	Right Rear Power Window Motor	20 A
33	Left Rear Power Window Motor	20 A
34	-	-
35	AcuraLink Control System (XM Receiver), Audio System, Cigarette Lighter Relay, Console Accessory Power Socket Relay, Front Accessory Power Socket Relay, HandsFreeLink System, Ignition Key Switch/Key Light, Intertace Dial, Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU), Navigation Display Unit, Navigation System, Audio Switch Panel	7,5 A
36	A/C Compressor Clutch Relay, A/C Condenser Fan Diode, A/C Condenser Fan Relay, Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror, Blower Motor Relay, Climate Control Unit, Driver's Climate Control Panel Switch, Driver's Seat Heater Switch, Fan Control Relay, Front Passenger's Climate Control Panel Switch, Front Passenger's Seat Heater Switch, Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU), Option Connector, Power Mirror Defogger Relay, Power Mirror Switch, Rear Window Defogger Relay, Recirculation Control Motor, Automatic Lighting Control System (2010-2012)	10 A
37	Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU)	7,5 A
38	Windshield Wiper Motor, Windshield/Rear Window Washer Motor	30 A
Fuse Holder
-	2010-2012: Ignition Switch, Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Starter Switch Signal (STS)	7,5 A

Car body

Arrangement of electronic units.

1	Moonroof Control Module/Motor
2	Super Handling System-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Control Module
3	Super Handling System-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Relay
4	Fuel Pump Control Unit