The Hyundai Tucson is a compact crossover SUV produced by South Korean automaker Hyundai. Introduced in 2004, it shares its platform with the Hyundai Elantra and Kia Sportage. In this article, we will take a detailed look at the fuse box diagrams and relay assignments for the first-generation Hyundai Tucson (JM chassis code) covering model years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.
Below you will find fuse box locations, diagrams, and photo references. Fuses protecting the “Cigarette Lighter” and “Fuel Pump” circuits are highlighted in bold.
Engine Compartment
Depending on the installed engine type (gasoline or diesel), the engine bay contains either one or two power distribution boxes.
Primary Fuse Box
Located on the left (driver) side of the engine compartment, adjacent to the battery.
General overview.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Description | A |
| IGN | Starter relay, ignition switch | 30 |
| ECU | Engine Control Module (ECM), fuel pump fuse, A/C compressor, alternator, Transmission Control Module (TCM) | 30 |
| BATT # 1 | Ignition switch, cabin 12V power socket | 50 |
| C / FAN | Electric engine cooling fan | 50 |
| ABS # 1 | ABS, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | 30 |
| ABS # 1 | ABS, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | 40 |
| BLOWER | HVAC blower motor | 30 |
| BATT # 2 | Ignition switch, cabin 12V power socket | 30 |
| INJ | Fuel injectors | 30 |
| SNSR | Radiator cooling fan, brake light switch, oxygen sensor (O2), Engine Control Module (ECM) / Powertrain Control Module (PCM) | 10 |
| DRL | Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | 15 |
| F / FOG | Front fog lights | 15 |
| HORN | Horn | 15 |
| A / CON | Air conditioning system | 15 |
| H / LP (HI) | High beam headlights | 15 |
| H / LP (LOW) | Low beam headlights | 15 |
| No. | Relay Assignments | |
| START | Starter relay | |
| MAIN | Main power relay | |
| C / FAN # 2 | Cooling fan relay (low speed) | |
| B / HORN | Security alarm siren relay | |
| HORN | Horn relay | |
| WIPER | Windshield wiper relay | |
| F / FOG | Front fog light relay | |
| H / LP (LO) | Low beam headlight relay | |
| F / PUMP | Fuel pump relay | |
| A / CON | A/C compressor clutch relay | |
| H / LP (HI) | High beam headlight relay | |
| C / FAN # 1 | Cooling fan relay (high speed) | |
Auxiliary Fuse Box (Diesel Models)
Auxiliary junction box installed exclusively on models equipped with a diesel engine.
Legend:
- GLOW PLUG RELAY
- PTC Heater Relay 1 / 2 / 3
- Fuel filter heater relay
- 30A Fuel filter heater fuse
- 80A Glow plug pre-heating main fuse
- 40A PTC heater fuse 1 / 2 / 3
Passenger Compartment
The interior features two power distribution panels responsible for protecting passenger compartment electrical circuits.
Instrument Panel Fuse Box
Located on the driver's side end of the instrument panel (dashboard), behind the removable side access cover.
General view of the Hyundai Tucson interior fuse box panel.
| Diagram | ||
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| Name | Description | A |
| IG-SW | Ignition switch | 30 |
| ROOM LP | Interior dome light, climate control module, digital clock, ETACM / TACM (body control module), key reminder switch | 10 |
| AMP | Audio system amplifier | 20 |
| T / SIG | Hazard warning switch, automatic headlight sensor system, automatic transmission range selector switch | 10 |
| A / BAG IND | Instrument cluster airbag indicator | 10 |
| RR WIPER | Rear wiper protection relay | 15 |
| A / CON | Sunroof control module, air conditioning control module, A/C blower relay, ETACM / TACM | 10 |
| IGN | PTC heater relay, fuel filter heater relay, DRL control module, headlight switching relay | 10 |
| HAZARD | Hazard light switch, hazard flasher relay, immobilizer control unit (2.7L V6 gasoline models) | 10 |
| S / ROOF | Power sunroof, central locking relay | 20 |
| STOP | Brake light switch, power folding side mirror control module | 15 |
| H / FREE | Hands-free system (not used / optional) | 10 |
| ECU | Cruise control, brake lights, Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), 4WD control module, Engine Control Module (ECM), Transmission Control Module (TCM), vehicle speed sensor | 10 |
| FF WIPER | Windshield wiper motor, combination lighting and turn signal switch | 20 |
| 4WD | Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) control module | 20 |
| DEICER | Windshield wiper de-icer heating element | 15 |
| TCU | Transmission Control Module (TCM) (2.7L V6 gasoline & diesel engine models) | 10 |
| ABS | Yaw rate / acceleration sensor, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), ABS | 10 |
| P / WDW -LH | Power windows (left side) | 30 |
| PWDW -RH | Power windows (right side) | 30 |
| TAIL RH | Right tail light, glove box light | 10 |
| RR HTR | Heated rear window (rear defogger) | 30 |
| A / BAG | Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit | 15 |
| CLUSTER | Instrument cluster, ETACM / TACM | 10 |
| TAIL LH | Left headlight, left tail light, license plate light | 10 |
| AUDIO | Digital clock, audio head unit, power mirror folding control module & switch | 10 |
| C / LIGHTER and P / OUTLET | Cigarette lighter / front auxiliary power outlet | 20 |
| SPARE | Spare fuse slot | 10 |
| RR FOG | Rear fog light | 10 |
| HTD MIRR | Heated power side mirrors, rear window defogger switch | 10 |
| AUDIO | Audio system | 10 |
| IG COIL | Ignition coils (2.7L V6 gasoline engine) | 20 |
| IMMO | Immobilizer control unit (2.7L V6 gasoline engine) | 10 |
| P / OUTLET | Rear 12V auxiliary power socket | 15 |
| S / HTR | Heated seats | 20 |
| A / CON SW | Manual A/C control panel | 10 |
| START | Security alarm relay, automatic transmission range switch, ignition interlock switch | 10 |
Passenger Compartment Relay Panel
Passenger compartment relay panel layout
Relay Assignments
- R1 – Rear window defogger relay;
- R2 – Tail light relay;
- R3 – Power window relay;
- R4 – Turn signal / flasher relay;
- R5 – Security alarm relay;
- R6 – Rear fog light relay;
- R7 – Hazard flasher relay;
- R8 – Windshield de-icer relay;
- R9 – Central door locking relay.