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In this guide, we provide detailed fuse box diagrams and terminal assignments for the sixth-generation Nissan Sentra (B16 chassis): model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.
Fuses No. 7 and No. 18 in the passenger compartment fuse box control the cigarette lighter and auxiliary power sockets.
Engine Compartment
Under the hood, you will find two engine compartment fuse boxes (#1 and #2). The main fusible link block (#3) is mounted directly on the positive battery terminal.
Fuse Box #1
General overview.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Description | Amps |
| R1 | Rear window defogger relay | |
| R2 | Engine Control Module (ECM) relay | |
| R3 | Low beam headlight relay | |
| R4 | Front fog lamp relay | |
| R5 | Starter relay | |
| R6 | Radiator cooling fan relay 2 | |
| R7 | Radiator cooling fan relay 3 | |
| R8 | Radiator cooling fan relay 1 | |
| R9 | Ignition relay | |
| 32 | Not used | — |
| 33 | Not used | — |
| 34 | Right high beam headlight, daytime running light (DRL) system | 10 |
| 35 | Left high beam headlight, daytime running light (DRL) system | 10 |
| 36 | Parking lamps, side marker lamps, tail lamps, interior illumination | 10 |
| 37 | Parking lamps, side marker lamps, tail lamps | 10 |
| 38 | Not used | — |
| 39 | Front wiper relay, front wiper LO/HI relay | 30 |
| 40 | Right low beam headlight, daytime running light (DRL) system | 15 |
| 41 | Left low beam headlight, daytime running light (DRL) system | 15 |
| 42 | A/C compressor clutch relay | 10 |
| 43 | Not used | — |
| 44 | Not used | — |
| 45 | Not used | — |
| 46 | Rear window defogger | 15 |
| 47 | Rear window defogger | 15 |
| 48 | Fuel pump | 15 |
| 49 | Transmission Control Module (TCM power supply), secondary pressure solenoid valve, CVT warning lamp, primary speed sensor (RPM sensor) | 10 |
| 50 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) module | 10 |
| 51 | Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) | 10 |
| 52 | Electronic throttle control motor relay | 15 |
| 53 | ECM relay, Nissan Anti-Theft System (NATS), TCM power supply, CVT warning lamp, ECM backup power | 20 |
| 54 | Ignition system, air-fuel ratio (A/F) sensor | 10 |
| 55 | Fuel injectors, ignition system | 10 |
| 56 | Front fog lamps | 15 |
Fuse Box #2
Location and access view.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Description | Amps |
| R1 | Horn relay | |
| R2 | Daytime running light (DRL) relay 2 | |
| 24 | Not used | — |
| 25 | Horn, keyless entry system, Intelligent Key system, vehicle security alarm | 10 |
| 26 | Charging system (generator / alternator) | 10 |
| 27 | Daytime running light (DRL) system | 10 |
| 28 | Rear window defogger | 10 |
| 29 | Not used | — |
| 30 | Heated seats | 20 |
| 31 | Audio unit, vehicle information system, AV communication system | 20 |
| F | Electric Power Steering (EPS) | 60 |
| G | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) actuator motor | 30 |
| H | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) solenoid valves | 30 |
| I | Not used | — |
| J | Body Control Module (BCM): Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), power sunroof, power door locks, DRL, front fog lamps, turn signal & hazard lights, combination switch, parking lamps, side marker lamps, tail lamps, interior illumination, keyless entry, Intelligent Key, trunk release module, Bluetooth hands-free, security system, Nissan Anti-Theft System (NATS), power windows, rear window defogger, interior/trunk lamps, windshield wiper/washer, vehicle information system, AV communication system (includes fuse No. 9) | 50 |
| K | Radiator cooling fan motor | 40 |
| L | Radiator cooling fan motor | 40 |
| M | Starting system, ignition switch | 40 |
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| R1 | Horn relay | |
| R2 | Daytime running light (DRL) relay 2 | |
| R3 | Radiator cooling fan relay 5 | |
| R4 | Daytime running light (DRL) relay 1 | |
| R5 | Radiator cooling fan relay 4 | |
Fusible Links (Battery Terminal)
Terminal assignments:
- A - Starting system, charging system (fuses "D", "E") — 225 A;
- B - Ignition relay (fuses 48, 49, 50, 51, 54, 55) — 80 A;
- C - Front blower motor relay (fuses 10, 11), accessory relay (fuses 5, 6, 7, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22) — 100 A;
- D - Front fog lamp relay (fuse 56), low beam relay (fuses 40, 41), headlamp relays, tail lamp relay (fuses 39, 42) — 60 A;
- E - Fuse block #2 (fuses 25–28, 30, 31, F, G, H, J, K, L, M) — 100 A
Passenger Compartment
The passenger compartment fuse box is located on the driver's side lower instrument panel. Remove the storage tray / glove compartment cover to access the fuses.
Overview of the fuse block (front side).
| Diagram | ||
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Rear side. |
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| No. | Description | Amps |
| 1 | Not used | — |
| 2 | Not used | — |
| 3 | Not used | — |
| 4 | Not used | — |
| 5 | Power outer mirrors, turn signal lamps, horn, CVT indicator lamp | 10 |
| 6 | Instrument cluster, keyless entry system, headlamps, turn signal & hazard warning lamps, front fog lamps, parking lamps, license plate lamps, tail lamps, combination switch, interior lighting, audio system, DRL, Bluetooth hands-free phone, security alarm, power windows, vehicle information system, Intelligent Key system, vanity mirror lamps, trunk lamp | 10 |
| 7 | Cigarette lighter / Front power outlet (#1) | 15 |
| 8 | Rear window defogger | 10 |
| 9 | Security horn, interior lighting, trunk lamp, power door locks, Intelligent Key system, trunk lid release module | 10 |
| 10 | Blower motor, manual A/C system | 15 |
| 11 | Blower motor, manual A/C system | 15 |
| 12 | Interior illumination, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), CVT shift lock system, Electric Power Steering (EPS), Intelligent Key system, headlamps, turn signal & hazard lamps, TPMS, horn, DRL, Bluetooth hands-free, keyless entry, NATS immobilizer, windshield wiper/washer, front fog lamps, power sunroof, combination switch, HVAC system, parking & tail lamps, interior/trunk lamps, power windows, rear window defogger, AV communication system, ASCD brake switch, Park/Neutral position (PNP) switch, CVT warning lamp, starting system, heated seats | 10 |
| 13 | Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) / Stability control | 10 |
| 14 | Back-up lamps, instrument cluster, Intelligent Key system, headlamps, turn signal & hazard lamps, interior lighting, horn, DRL, TPMS, Electric Power Steering (EPS), charging system, warning lamps, Park/Neutral position (PNP) switch, ASCD cruise control indicator, CVT indicator lamp, MIL, ABS, overdrive switch, VDC system, AV communication system | 10 |
| 15 | Front windshield wiper and washer | 10 |
| 16 | QR engine: air-fuel ratio (A/F) sensor, ignition coils, heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) | 15 |
| 17 | Audio system | 20 |
| 18 | Auxiliary power socket (#2) | 15 |
| 19 | Stop lamps, instrument cluster, interior illumination, power door locks, stop lamp switch, DRL, Intelligent Key system, headlamps, NATS immobilizer, turn signals & hazard warning lights, vehicle security alarm, EPS, horn, TPMS, CVT warning lamp, HVAC control, warning lamps, ABS, ASCD cruise control indicator, map lamps, vanity mirror lamps, trunk lamp, AV communication system, MIL, rear defogger, ASCD brake switch | 10 |
| 20 | Intelligent Key system, AV communication system, vehicle information system, power door locks, keyless entry, NATS immobilizer, trunk lid opener, theft alarm, horn, combination switch, DRL, front fog lamps, interior lamps, trunk lamp, turn signals & hazard warning lamps, parking lamps, side marker lamps, tail lamps, ASCD brake switch | 10 |
| 21 | Power door locks, horn, Intelligent Key system, keyless entry system, interior and trunk lamps | 10 |
| 22 | Bluetooth hands-free phone system | 10 |
| R1 | Accessory / Auxiliary relay | - |
| R2 | Blower motor relay | - |