The second-generation Nissan Almera (N16 chassis code) was produced from 2000 to 2006 in both hatchback and sedan body styles. A mid-cycle restyling in 2003 primarily updated the vehicle’s exterior styling. This guide details the fuse and relay blocks for the Nissan Almera N16, including their locations, circuit diagrams, and pinouts.
Fuse Box Locations
This vehicle is equipped with three main fuse and relay boxes: one located inside the cabin and two in the engine compartment. Refer to the diagrams below for detailed layouts.
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box
The cabin fuse box is located on the driver’s side of the dashboard, behind the lower storage compartment.
Passenger compartment fuse panel overview.
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| No. | Description |
| 1 | 10A Power Mirrors |
| 2 | 10A Stop Lamps |
| 3 | 15A Power Outlet |
| 4 | 7.5A Auxiliary Electrics |
| 5 | 15A Hazard Warning & Turn Signals |
| 6 | 10A Auxiliary Electrics |
| 7 | 20A Heated Rear Window |
| 8 | 10A Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) |
| 9 | 10A Auxiliary Power Accessories |
| 10 | 10A Body Control Module / Power Accessories |
| 11 | 10A Automatic Transmission Control Unit (TCM) |
| 12 | 10A Electronic Control Unit (ECU power, instrument cluster main feed, turn signals, cluster & HVAC illumination) |
| 13 | 10A Interior / Cabin Lighting |
| 14 | 15A HVAC Blower Motor |
| 15 | 10A Air Conditioning System |
| 16 | 15A HVAC Blower Motor |
| 17 | 10A Electronic Fuel Injection System (EFI) |
| 18 | 10A Supplemental Restraint System (Airbags / SRS) |
| 19 | 20A Auxiliary Power Accessories |
| 20 | 10A Engine Control Module (ECM) |
| 21 | 10A Starter Signal |
| 22 | 15A Cigarette Lighter |
| 23 | Spare |
| 24 | 20A Auxiliary Power Accessories |
| 25 | 20A Windshield Wipers |
| 26 | 7.5A Auxiliary Electrics |
| 27 | 15A Front/Rear Windshield Washer (Column Switch) |
| 28 | 15A Rear Window Washer |
| 29 | 15A Fuel Pump Fuse |
| 30 | 10A Instrument Cluster (Speedometer, Tachometer, Coolant Temp & Fuel Gauges) |
| 31 | 10A Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) |
| 32 | 10A Spare |
| 33 | 15A Spare |
| 34 | 20A Spare |
| R1 | Headlamp Relay |
| R2 | Electronic Throttle Control Relay |
| R3 | Power Window Relay |
| R4 | Rear Fog Lamp Relay |
| Rear Relay Block (Behind Panel) | |
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| R1 | Ignition Relay |
| R2 | Blower Motor Relay |
| R3 | Auxiliary Accessories Relay |
Engine Compartment Fuse & Relay Blocks
Engine Fuse Box
Located adjacent to the 12V battery. The underside of the fuse box cover features an updated circuit diagram and assignment key.
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| Circuit Assignment Key |
| A 100A Alternator / Battery Charging Main Fuse |
| B 40A Power Windows |
| C 40A Radiator Cooling Fan Controller |
| D 40A Radiator Cooling Fan Controller |
| E 30A Diesel Engine Main Feed |
| F 60A Diesel Engine Glow Plug System |
| G 80A Diesel Engine Main Feed |
| H 80A Main Power Distribution / Ground Circuit |
| I 50A Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) |
| J 30A Battery Feed to Ignition Switch |
| K 30A ABS / ESP System |
| L 30A Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
| M 30A Headlight Washers |
| 32 20A Rear Window Washer |
| 33 15A Front Fog Lamps |
| 34 15A Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) & Relay |
| 35 15A Headlamps / Daytime Running Lights (DRL) |
| 36 15A Headlamps / Daytime Running Lights (DRL) |
| 37 10A Rear Fog Lamp |
| 38 10A Tail Lamps & License Plate Illumination |
| 39 10A Horn & Alternator Excitation Field Circuit |
| 40 15A Audio, Navigation & Multi-Function Display |
| 41 10A Engine Control System |
| 42 10A Ignition Coils |
| 43 10A Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System |
| 44 20A Engine Control Unit (ECU) |
Engine Compartment Relay Box
Located near the right inner fender wall, adjacent to the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
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| No. | Description |
| R1 | Radiator Fan Relay 3 (Nissan P/N: 25221E) |
| R2 | Front Fog Lamp Relay (Nissan P/N: 25224QA) |
| R3 | Air Conditioning Compressor Relay E6 (Nissan P/N: 25224D) |
| R4 | Horn Relay (Nissan P/N: 25620) |
| R5 | Radiator Cooling Fan Relay (Nissan P/N: 25224J) |
| R6 | Headlamp Relay (Nissan P/N: 25224A) |
| R7 | Starter Motor Relay (Nissan P/N: 25224G) |