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This article provides a detailed overview of the fuse block diagrams for the first-generation Buick Encore (model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016).
Fuses F21 and F22 in the instrument panel fuse block protect the cigarette lighter and 12V power receptacles.
Rear Cargo Area
Located on the driver's side of the cargo area, behind the trim panel.
General view of the fuse block.
| Diagram | |
|---|---|
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| No. | Description |
| Relays | |
| RLY01 | Ignition |
| RLY02 | Run |
| Fuses | |
| Type “Mini” | |
| F1 | Driver Seat Lumbar Switch |
| F2 | Passenger Seat Lumbar Switch |
| F3 | Audio Amplifier |
| F4 | Trailer Receptacle (N/A) |
| F5 | All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Module |
| F6 | Automatic Occupant Sensing (AOS) Module |
| F7 | Reserve / LPG Module Battery |
| F8 | Trailer Parking Lamps (N/A) |
| F9 | Reserve |
| F10 | Reserve / Side Blind Zone Alert Module |
| F11 | Trailer Module (N/A) |
| F12 | Navigation Dock |
| F13 | Heated Steering Wheel |
| F14 | Trailer Receptacle (N/A) |
| F15 | Reserve / Electric Vacuum Pump (EVP) Switch |
| F16 | Water In Fuel Sensor |
| F17 | Inside Rearview Mirror / Rear Vision Camera |
| F18 | Reserve / LPG Module Run/Crank |
| Type “S/B” | |
| S/B01 | Driver Seat Switch / Memory Module |
| S/B02 | Passenger Seat Switch |
| S/B03 | Trailer Module (N/A) |
| S/B04 | AC/DC Inverter |
| S/B05 | Battery |
| S/B06 | Headlamp Washer |
| S/B07 | 2012-2015: Reserve |
| 2016: DC/DC Source 1 | |
| S/B08 | 2012-2015: Reserve |
| 2016: DC/DC Source 1 | |
| S/B09 | Reserve |
Engine Compartment
The primary fuse block and auxiliary relay block are located adjacent to the battery.
Fuse Block
Access panel removal.
General view of the fuse block.
| Diagram | |
|---|---|
|
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| No. | Description |
| Relays | |
| Type “U-Micro” | |
| 2 | 2012-2015: Spare |
| 2016: Fuel Pump Relay | |
| 4 | Starter / Spare |
| Type “HC-Micro” | |
| 7 | Starter Pinion |
| Type “Mini” | |
| 1 | Run/Crank Relay |
| 3 | Cooling Fan - Medium Speed |
| 5 | Powertrain Relay |
| 8 | Cooling Fan - Low Speed |
| Type “HC-Mini” | |
| 6 | Cooling Fan - High Speed |
| Fuses | |
| Type “Mini” | |
| 1 | Moonroof |
| 2 | Outside Rearview Mirror Switch |
| 3 | Canister Vent Solenoid |
| 4 | Spare |
| 5 | Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) Valve |
| 6 | 2012-2015: Spare |
| 2016: Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) | |
| 7 | Spare |
| 8 | Transmission Control Module (TCM) Battery |
| 9 | 2012-2015: BCM Regulated Voltage Control |
| 2016: Spare | |
| 10 | Fuel System Control Module R/C / Headlamp Leveling |
| 11 | Rear Wiper |
| 12 | Rear Window Defogger |
| 13 | Spare |
| 14 | Outside Rearview Mirror Heater |
| 15 | Fuel System Control Module Battery |
| 16 | Heated Seat Module / Memory Module |
| 17 | Transmission Control Module R/C |
| 18 | Engine Control Module R/C |
| 19 | Buick Encore Fuel Pump Fuse |
| 20 | Spare |
| 21 | Auxiliary Fuse Block: Fan Relay |
| 22 | Spare |
| 23 | Ignition Coil / Fuel Injector |
| 24 | Washer Pump |
| 25 | Spare |
| 26 | Canister Purge Solenoid / Water Valve Solenoid / Oxygen Sensors - Pre and Post / Turbo Wastegate Solenoid (1.4L) / Turbo Bypass Solenoid (1.4L) |
| 27 | 2012-2015: Spare |
| 2016: Auxiliary Heater Pump | |
| 28 | 2012-2015: Spare |
| 2016: Engine Control Module Powertrain Ignition 1 | |
| 29 | Engine Control Module Powertrain Ignition 2 |
| 30 | Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor |
| 31 | High-Beam Headlamp (Left) |
| 32 | High-Beam Headlamp (Right) |
| 33 | Engine Control Module Battery |
| 34 | Horn |
| 35 | Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch |
| 36 | Front Fog Lamps |
| Type “J-Case” | |
| 1 | Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) Pump |
| 2 | Front Wipers |
| 3 | Blower Motor |
| 4 | IEC RC |
| 5 | Spare |
| 6 | Spare |
| 7 | 2012-2015: Spare |
| 2016: Starter Solenoid (AT), Spare (MT) | |
| 8 | Cooling Fan - Low/Medium Speed |
| 9 | Cooling Fan - High Speed |
| 10 | Electric Vacuum Pump (EVP) |
| 11 | 2012-2015: Starter Solenoid |
| 2016: Pinion Starter Solenoid (Automatic Transmission), Starter Solenoid (Manual Transmission) | |
Auxiliary Relay Block
Component assignment for the Buick Encore auxiliary relay block.
| Diagram | |
|---|---|
|
|
| RLY01 | Electric Vacuum Pump (EVP) |
| RLY02 | Cooling Fan Control Relay #1 |
| RLY03 | Cooling Fan Control Relay #2 |
| RLY04 | Spare or Trailer |
Passenger Compartment
Located on the driver's side of the instrument panel, behind the storage compartment.
General view of the fuse block.
| Diagram | |
|---|---|
|
|
| No. | Description |
| Relays | |
| RLY01 | Accessory / Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
| RLY02 | Liftgate |
| RLY03 | Reserve |
| RLY04 | Reserve |
| RLY05 | Logistic Mode |
| Fuses | |
| F1 | BCM 1 |
| F2 | BCM 2 |
| F3 | BCM 3 |
| F4 | BCM 4 |
| F5 | BCM 5 |
| F6 | BCM 6 |
| F7 | BCM 7 |
| F8 | BCM 8 |
| F9 | Discrete Logic Ignition Switch |
| F10 | Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) Battery |
| F11 | Data Link Connector (DLC) |
| F12 | Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module / ICS |
| F13 | Liftgate Relay |
| F14 | Universal Park Assist (UPA) Module |
| F15 | Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Module / Inside Rearview Mirror |
| F16 | Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Module |
| F17 | Power Window Switch (Driver) |
| F18 | Rain Sensor |
| F19 | BCM Regulated Voltage Control |
| F20 | Steering Wheel Switch Backlighting |
| F21 | A/C Accessory Power Outlet / PRND |
| F22 |
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| F23 | Reserve |
| F24 | Reserve |
| F25 | Reserve |
| F26 | Automatic Occupant Sensing (AOS) Display |
| F27 | Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) / PTC Control / Clutch Switch |
| F28 | Headlamp Switch / AFL / DC Converter |
| F29 | Reserve |
| F30 | 2012-2015: Reserve |
| 2016: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Battery | |
| F31 | IPC Battery |
| F32 | Radio / Chime / Auxiliary Jack |
| F33 | Display / Faceplate |
| F34 | OnStar / UHP / DAB |
| Type “Midi” | |
| M01 | PTC |
| Type “S/B” | |
| S/B01 | Reserve |
| S/B02 | Reserve |
| S/B03 | Front Power Window Motor |
| S/B04 | Rear Power Window Motor |
| S/B05 | Logistic Mode Relay |
| S/B06 | Reserve |
| S/B07 | Reserve |
| S/B08 | Reserve |
| Circuit Breakers | |
| CB1 | Reserve |