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This material discusses in detail the fuse diagrams of the Acura TL (second generation; UA4/UA5): 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 release.
Fuse #9 in the passenger's side interior fuse box is resposible for the cigar lighter.
In the engine compartment
The general arrangement of electronic units in the engine compartment of the Acura TL.
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| 1 | #1 Relay Box (1998-2001) |
| 2 | Underhood Fuse Box |
| 3 | #2 Relay Box |
| 4 | Intermittent Wiper Relay |
| 5 | #3 Relay Box (2002-2003) |
Underhood Fuse Box
Located on the passenger’s side in the back of the engine compartment.
To access it, push the tabs.
General view of the fuse box.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Description | Amps |
| R1 | Headlight №1 Relay | - |
| R2 | Headlight №2 Relay | - |
| R3 | Horn Relay | - |
| R4 | A/C Condenser Fan Relay | - |
| R5 | Blower Motor Relay | - |
| R6 | Radiator Fan Relay | - |
| R7 | A/C Compressor Clutch | - |
| 41 | Alternator, Battery, Power Distribution | 120 A |
| 42 | Ignition Switch (BAT) | 60 A |
| 43 | Right Headlight, Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | 20 A |
| 44 | Empty | - |
| 45 | Left Headlight, Combination Light Switch (2002-2003), Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Unit, DRL Diode, Gauge Assembly, High Beam Cut Relay (DRL) | 20 A |
| 46 | Data Link Connector (DLC), PGM-FI Main Relay | 15 A |
| 47 | Brake Pedal Position Switch, Horn Relay, Ignition Key Switch/Key Light, Security Horn Relay (1999) | 20 A |
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20 A |
| 49 | Hazard Warning Switch | 15 A |
| 50 | 1998-2001: ABS Pump Motor Relay | 30 A |
| Type S: VSA Throttle Motor Relay | 20 A | |
| 51 | Power Window Motor , Power Window Relay | 40 A |
| 52 | 1998-2001: TCS Fail-Safe Relay | 20 A |
| 2002-2003: Fog Light Relay | ||
| 53 | Rear Window Defogger Relay | 40 A |
| 54 | Fuse Box #2 in the passenger compartment: #9, 10, 11, 12, 13 | 40 A |
| 55 | Fuse Box #1 in the passenger compartment: # 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 40 A |
| 56 | Blower Motor Relay | 40 A |
| 57 | except Type S: Radiator Fan Relay | 20 A |
| only Type S: Radiator Fan Relay | 30 A | |
| 58 | except Type S: A/C Compressor Clutch Relay, Condenser Fan Relay, Radiator Fan Control Module (1998-2001) | 20 A |
| ony Type S: A/C Compressor Clutch Relay, Condenser Fan Relay, Radiator Fan Control Module (1998-2001) | 30 A | |
| 59 | Taillight Relay | 15 A |
Additional relay boxes
There are three additional relay blocks.
| Relay box #1 (1998-2001) | |
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| R1 | ABS Pump |
| R2 | ABS/TCS Fail-Safe |
| R3 | TCS |
| Relay box #2 | |
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| R1 | Shift Lock |
| R2 | 2002-2003: Taillight |
| R3 | 2002-2003: Seat Heater |
| 1998-2001: Security Horn | |
| R4 | 2002-2003: High Beam Cut Relay (DRL) |
| 1998-2001: Seat Heater | |
| Relay box #3 (2002-2003) | |
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| R1 | ABS Pump Motor |
| 1 | ABS Motor 40A |
| 2 | ABS F/S 20A |
| 3 | ABS Motor Check 7,5A |
In the passenger compartment
The general arrangement of electronic units in the passenger compartment of the Acura TL.
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| 1 | Fuse box from the driver's side |
| 2 | Driver's MCU |
| 3 | Sunroof Close Relay |
| 4 | Sunroof Open Relay |
| 5 | PGM-FI Main Relay |
| 6 | Cruise Control Module |
| 7 | DRL Control Unit |
| 8 | Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Module |
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| 1 | BOSE Equalizer |
| 2 | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) |
| 3 | Fuse box from the passenger's side |
| 4 | Navigation Relay |
| High Beam Cut Relay (with DRL system (1998-2001)) | |
| 5 | 1998-2001: Taillight Relay |
| 2002-2003: Navigation Relay | |
| 6 | ABS/TCS Module |
From the driver's side
Fuse box #1 located on driver's side of the dashboard.
For access pull the bottom of the cover, then take it out of its hinges by pulling it toward to you.
General view of the front side.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Description | Amps |
| R1 | Starter Cut Relay | - |
| R2 | Reverse Relay | - |
| R3 | Turn Signal/Hazard Relay | - |
| 1 | PGM-FI Main Relay, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), Fuel Pump Fuse | 15 A |
| 2 | Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) | 10 A |
| 3 | HVAC, Radiator Fan Control Module, Rear Window Defogger Relay, Fan Control Relay (Type S) | 7,5 A |
| 4 | ABS-TCS Control Module , (except Type S), Power Mirror Defoggers, Power Mirrors, Option Connector S, Seat Heater Relay, VSA Control Module (Type S) | 7,5 A |
| 5 | Daytime Running Lights (DRL) System | 7,5 A |
| 6 | Charging System, Cruise Control, Electrical Load Detector (ELD) Unit, Engine Mount Control System, Evaporative Emission Control System, PCM (VBSOL), Primary and Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S), Radiator Fan Control Module, VSP Sensor (1999 with Navigation), Cruise Control/TCS Switch (except Type S) or Cruise Control/VSA Off Switch (Type S) Indicator Light, Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Module (Type S), VSA Control Unit (Type S) | 15 A |
| 7 | Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Unit (2000-2002), Shift Lock Relay (1999), Wiper/Washer (1999) | 7,5 A |
| 8 | Accessory Power Socket Relay, Navigation System, Option Connector R, Shift Lock Solenoid | 7,5 A |
| 9 | Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror, Brake Light Failure Sensor, Clock (without Navigation), Driver's and Passenger's MCU, Daytime Running Lights indicator, Gauge Assembly, Reverse Relay, Shift Lock Relay (2000-2002) | 7,5 A |
| 10 | Turn Signal/Hazard Relay | 7,5 A |
| 11 | Ignition Coils | 15 A |
| 12 | Wiper/Washer | 30 A |
| 13 | Starter Signal, PGM-FI Main Relay, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) | 7,5 A |
From the passenger's side
Fuse box #2 located on passenger's side of the dashboard.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Description | Amps |
| R1 | Power Window Relay | - |
| R2 | Accessory Socket Relay | - |
| R3 | Rear Window Defogger Relay | - |
| 1 | 1998-2001: Sunroof Close and Open Relays | 30 A |
| 2002-2003: Power Window (Driver's Side) | 20 A | |
| 2 | 1998-2001: Driver's Power Seat Adjustment Switch (Reclining) | 20 A |
| 2002-2003: Power Seat Control Unit (Reclining) | 20 A | |
| 3 | Seat Heater Relay | 20 A |
| 4 | 1998-2001: Driver's Power Seat Adjustment Switch (Slide) | 20 A |
| 2002-2003: Power Seat Control Unit (Slide) | 20 A | |
| 5 | Front Passenger's Power Seat Adjustment Switch (Slide), Passenger's Multiplex Control Unit | 20 A |
| 6 | Front Passenger's Power Seat Adjustment Switch (Reclining) | 20 A |
| 7 | Left Rear Power Window Switch, Door Multiplex Control Unit (2002-2003), Moonroof Close And Open Relays, Power Window Control Unit (2002-2003) | 20 A |
| 8 | Front Passenger's Power Window Switch | 20 A |
| 9 | Acura TL Cigarette Ligher Fuse, Accessory 12V Socket Relay, Audio System, Front Accessory 12V Socket, Rear Accessory 12V Socket, Stereo Amp | 20 A |
| 10 | Daytime Running Lights Unit, Navigation Display, Navigation Relay (1999), Navigation System | 10 A |
| 11 | Ceiling Light, Driver's and Front Passenger's Door Courtesy Light, Passenger's MCU, Trunk Lid Opener Maint, Power Seat Control Unit (2002-2003), Spotlights, Trunk Light | 7,5 A |
| 12 | Power Door Lock, Passenger's MCU, Trunk Lid Opener Main | 20 A |
| 13 | Climate Control, Clock (except Navigation), Driver's, Door and Passenger's MCU, Driving Position Memory Switch (2002-2003), Gauge Assembly, Keyless Receiver Unit (2002-2003), PCM (VBU), Radiator Fan Control Unit (2002-2003), Security Indicator | 7,5 A |
| 14 | except Type S: ABS-TCS System | 7,5 A |
| only Type S: A/C Compressor | 7,5 A | |
| 15 | 1998-2001: Door Multiplex Control Unit (Driver's Power Window) | 20 A |
| 2002-2003: Sunroof Close and Open Relays | 30 A | |
| 16 | Right Rear Power Window Switch | 20 A |
