Fuses and relays Acura RL (KA9; 1995–2004)

This article provides a detailed overview of the fuse box diagrams for the first-generation Acura RL (KA9), covering model years 1995 through 2004.

 

Fuses No. 4 or No. 16 in the passenger compartment are responsible for the 12V accessory socket (cigarette lighter).

Engine Compartment

The main fuse box is located near the battery.

General layout overview.

Model Years 1995–1999

Engine compartment fuse box diagram for the 1995–1999 Acura RL.

No.	Description	Amps
31	Power distribution	120 A
32	ABS pump motor	40 A
33	Rear window defogger	40 A
34	Power distribution	50 A
35	Ignition switch	50 A
36	Power distribution	40 A
37	Blower motor (Heater)	40 A
38	ABS control unit	7.5 A
39	Brake lights, horn, key interlock solenoid	15 A
40	Turn signal/hazard relay	10 A
41	ABS control unit, ABS rear solenoid	15 A
42	TCS control unit	15 A
43	ABS solenoid	20 A
44	Keyless receiver unit, multiplex control unit (passenger side)	20 A
45	Daytime Running Lights (DRL) control unit (Canada), high beam indicator light, right headlight	15 A
46	Left headlight	15 A
47	Radiator fan motor	20 A
48	Ashtray illumination, climate control unit, console lights, instrument cluster lights, front side marker lights, glove box light, hazard switch light, moonroof switch light, navigation display unit, power mirror switch light, audio system, TCS switch light	7.5 A
49	Front fog light switch illumination, front parking lights, license plate lights, tail lights	7.5 A
50	Condenser fan motor	20 A
51	Moonroof	20 A
52	Front passenger's power seat recline and slide motors	30 A
53	Front fog lights	15 A
54	Power mirror control module, steering column control module	20 A
55	Instrument cluster assembly, power mirror defogger	15 A
56	Automatic lighting control module, climate control module, clock, instrument cluster assembly, multiplex control unit, navigation system, power mirrors, power seats, Powertrain Control Module (PCM), security system, audio system	7.5 A
57	Dome lights, cigarette lighter illumination, courtesy lights, front map lights, ignition key cylinder illumination, trunk light	20 A
58	Windshield wiper motor	30 A

Model Years 2000–2004

Engine compartment fuse box diagram for the 2000–2004 Acura RL.

No.	Description	Amps
1	Not used	—
2	Brake lights, horn	20 A
3	Hazard lights	10 A
4	Driver's power window	20 A
5	Traction Control System (TCS)	15 A
6	Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)	20 A
7	Power door locks	20 A
8	Right headlight (low beam)	20 A
9	Left headlight (low beam)	20 A
10	Radiator cooling fan	20 A
11	Left headlight (high beam)	10 A
12	Right headlight (high beam)	10 A
13	Condenser fan	20 A
14	Moonroof	20 A
15	Front passenger's power seat	30 A
16	Front fog lights	20 A
17	Electronic Tilt/Telescopic Steering (ETS)	20 A
18	Instrument cluster (meter)	15 A
19	Reverse lights, audio system	7.5 A
20	Interior lights	20 A
21	Windshield wiper motor	30 A
22	Ignition switch	50 A
23	Power windows	40 A
24	Blower motor (heater)	40 A
25	Battery	120 A
26	VSA motor	40 A
27	Rear window defogger	40 A
28	Main fuse box	50 A

Relay Modules

Relay assignment layout.

1	Dimmer relay
2	ABS pump motor relay
3	Headlight relay
4	Tail light relay

Passenger Compartment

Located on the driver’s side, underneath the dashboard.

General layout overview.

Model Years 1995–1999

Passenger compartment fuse box diagram for the 1995–1999 Acura RL.

No.	Description	Amps
1	Not used (OP +B)	—
2	Not used (OP)	—
3	A/C compressor clutch relay, blower controls, climate control unit, condenser fan motor, cooling fans	7.5 A
4	12V Accessory socket (cigarette lighter), navigation control unit	10 A
5	Ignition switch, A/C compressor clutch, heated seats	20 A
6	PGM-FI main relay, immobilizer control unit, Data Link Connector (DLC)	20 A
7	Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) module	10 A
8	Power seats	20 A
9	Not used	—
10	Daytime Running Lights (DRL) control unit	10 A
11	Power seats	20 A
12	Daytime Running Lights (DRL) control unit	7.5 A
13	Reverse lights, gauge relay, keyless receiver unit, multiplex control unit, Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)	7.5 A
14	PGM-FI main relay, Powertrain Control Module (PCM)	7.5 A
15	Alternator	7.5 A
16	Audio system	20 A
17	Multiplex control unit	20 A
18	Multiplex control unit, power windows	20 A
19	ABS control unit, immobilizer control unit, power mirrors, rear window defogger relay	7.5 A
20	Alternator, clock, cruise control, instrument cluster assembly, PGM-FI, power seats, shift lock solenoid, TCS, turn signal/hazard relay	20 A
21	Multiplex control unit, power windows	20 A
22	Fuel pump fuse, SRS module	20 A
23	Moonroof, multiplex control unit, windshield wiper/washer	10 A
24	Multiplex control unit, power windows	10 A
25	Ignition system	30 A
26	Not used	—

Model Years 2000–2004

Passenger compartment fuse box diagram for the 2000–2004 Acura RL.

No.	Description	Amps
1	Parking lights / illumination	15 A
2	Not used (OP)	—
3	Rear window defogger relay, condenser fan relay, cooling fan relay	7.5 A
4	Audio system, accessory power (ACC)	10 A
5	A/C compressor clutch, heated seats	20 A
6	Engine Control Unit (PCM)	20 A
7	Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) module	10 A
8	Driver's power seat	20 A
9	Bose audio system	20 A
10	Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (applicable models)	10 A
11	Driver's power seat	20 A
12	Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (applicable models)	7.5 A
13	Instrument cluster (meter), moonroof	7.5 A
14	Starter signal	7.5 A
15	Alternator (ACG)	7.5 A
16	12V Accessory socket (cigarette lighter)	10 A
17	Power window MPCS (Multiplex Control System)	7.5 A
18	Front right power window	20 A
19	Power mirrors	7.5 A
20	Body Control Module (BCM)	20 A
21	Rear right power window	20 A
22	Fuel pump fuse	20 A
23	Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) module	7.5 A
24	Rear left power window	20 A
25	Ignition coils	30 A
26	Not used	—

Relay Modules

Relay assignment layout.

1	Starter cut relay
2	Turn signal / hazard relay
3	Power window relay