The Mazda 323 / Familia was a core model for the Japanese automaker for many years. In 2003, it was succeeded on the assembly line by the Mazda3, which was marketed as the Axela in the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM). This article provides detailed fuse box diagrams and relay layouts for the ninth-generation Mazda 323 / Familia (BJ chassis) produced from 1998 through 2004.
Below are the locations, photos, and circuit diagrams for the power distribution centers. Fuses designated for the “Cigarette Lighter” and “Fuel Pump” are highlighted in bold.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Located on the right side of the engine bay. Remove the protective cover to access the fuse panel.
Overview.
| Diagram | ||
|---|---|---|
|
||
| No. | Rating (A) | Protected Component / Circuit |
| 1 | 40 | Blower motor / Heater |
| 2 | 60 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) |
| 3 | 60 | Ignition switch / Various circuits (IG KEY) |
| 4 | 30 | Auxiliary heater |
| 5 | 40 | Glow plugs (Diesel engines) |
| 6 | - | Not used |
| 7 | 30 | Radiator cooling fan motor |
| 8 | 40 | Interior lighting, central locking system |
| 9 | 30 | A/C condenser fan motor |
| 10 | 30 | Engine management system (INJ / FIP) |
| 11 | 10 | Air conditioning system (A/C) |
| 12 | 10 | Starter motor |
| 13 | 15 | Horn |
| 14 | 15 | Hazard lights / Anti-theft alarm |
| 15 | 15 | Parking lights / Tail lights (TNS) |
| 16 | 7.5 | Headlight control unit / Various circuits (HEAD C/U) |
| 17 | 15 | Front fog lights |
| 18 | 15 | Rear fog lights |
| 19 | 15 | Brake lights (Stop lights) |
| 20 | 15 | Right headlight (RH) |
| 21 | 15 | Left headlight (LH) |
| 22 | - | Not used |
| 23 | - | |
| 24 | 100 | MAIN (Primary fuse) |
| Relay Box Layout and Designation | |
|---|---|
|
|
| No. | Function |
| 1 | MAIN fuse |
| 2 | Fuel pump relay |
| 3 | A/C compressor clutch relay |
| 4 | Main engine relay |
| 5 | TNS (Tail, Number, Side) light relay |
| 6 | Horn relay |
| 7 | Headlight relay |
| 8 | Radiator cooling fan relay |
| 9 | A/C condenser fan relay |
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box
Located on the driver’s side at the lower portion of the dashboard. The panel location is mirrored between Left-Hand Drive (LHD) and Right-Hand Drive (RHD) models.
Overview of the Mazda 323 / Familia interior fuse box.
| Diagram | ||
|---|---|---|
|
||
| No. | Rating (A) | Protected Component / Circuit |
| 1 | 15 | Seat heaters / Various circuits (S/WRM) |
| 2 | 20 | Headlight washers / Various circuits (H/CLN) |
| 3 | 15 | Audio system |
| 4 | 15 | Air conditioning system (A/C) |
| 5 | 10 | Rear window wiper and washer |
| 6 | - | Not used |
| 7 | - | |
| 8 | 10 | Interior lighting, trunk illumination |
| 9 | 10 | Power heated mirrors / Various circuits (MIRR.DEF) |
| 10 | - | Not used |
| 11 | 30 | Central locking system |
| 12 | 30 | Power windows |
| 13 | 20 | Windshield wipers and washer |
| 14 | 10 | Engine control system (PCM / EGI) |
| 15 | 10 | Instrument cluster (METER) |
| 16 | 30 | Power windows |
Note: The fuse for the cigarette lighter is integrated directly into the wiring harness behind the cigarette lighter socket. |
||