The Subaru Tribeca is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Japanese automaker Subaru. Built on the Subaru Legacy platform, it was offered in both five-seat and seven-seat configurations. In this guide, we provide detailed fuse box diagrams and relay layouts for the Subaru Tribeca (chassis code WX) covering the 2005–2014 model years.
Below, you will find the locations, diagrams, and component descriptions for the power distribution boxes. Fuses protecting the “Cigarette Lighter” and “Fuel Pump” circuits are highlighted in bold.
In the Passenger Compartment
The passenger compartment houses two distribution boxes responsible for protecting the interior electrical circuits.
Fuse Box
Located under the driver’s side instrument panel behind a plastic access cover.
General view.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Circuit / Protected Component | Rating (A) |
| F1 | Trailer wiring harness | 20 |
| F2 | Not used | — |
| F3 | Power door locks | 15 |
| F4 | Windshield de-icer relay / Sunroof | 7.5 |
| F5 | Combination meter (Instrument cluster) | 7.5 |
| F6 |
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7.5 |
| F7 | Combination meter / Body Integrated Unit (BIU) | 15 |
| F8 | Stop lamps | 15 |
| F9 |
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20 |
| F10 | Option connector / Accessory socket | 7.5 |
| F11 | Turn signal lights and hazard flashers | 7.5 |
| F12 |
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15 |
| F13 | Accessory power outlets | 20 |
| F14 | Exterior lighting / Tail lamps | 15 |
| F15 | Not used | — |
| F16 | Interior illumination | 10 |
| F17 | Heated seats | 15 |
| F18 | Reverse (back-up) lamps | 10 |
| F19 | Right headlamp | 7.5 |
| F20 | Not used | — |
| F21 | Starter control system | 7.5 |
| F22 | Air conditioning (A/C) system | 15 |
| F23 | Rear window wiper and washer | 15 |
| F24 | Audio system | 15 |
| F25 | SRS airbag system | 15 |
| F26 | Power window relay | 7.5 |
| F27 | Rear blower motor | 15 |
| F28 | 15 | |
| F29 | Front fog lamps | 15 |
| F30 | Windshield wiper and washer | 30 |
| F31 | Automatic climate control unit | 7.5 |
| F32 | Left headlamp | 7.5 |
| F33 | ABS / VDC stability control system | 7.5 |
Relay Box
Located directly to the right of the passenger compartment fuse box.
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| No. | Circuit / Protected Component | Rating (A) |
| F1 | Engine management system | 15 |
| F2 | Windshield wiper / washer | 15 |
| F3 | Not used | — |
| F4 | Not used | — |
| Relays | ||
| 1 | Front fog lamps | |
| 2 | Starter motor | |
| 3 | Power windows | |
| 4 | Accessory power socket | |
| 5 | Rear fog lamps | |
| 6 | Heated door mirror relay | |
| 7 | Windshield de-icer relay | |
| 8 | Heated seat relay | |
In the Engine Compartment
Located in the engine bay, adjacent to the battery.
Overview of the Subaru Tribeca engine compartment fuse box.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Circuit / Protected Component | Rating (A) |
| F1 | Alternator / Generator | 120 |
| F2 | ABS / VDC stability control system | 30 |
| F3 | Radiator cooling fan motor | 25 |
| F4 | 25 | |
| F5 | 25 | |
| F6 | Cigarette lighter / Accessory power socket | 20 |
| F7 | Spare | 15 |
| F8 | Left headlamp | 15 |
| F9 | ABS / VDC stability control system | 50 |
| F10 | Spare | 20 |
| F11 | Spare | 30 |
| F12 | Engine Control Module (ECM) | 30 |
| F13 | — | 50 |
| F14 | — | 50 |
| F15 | — | 30 |
| F16 | Ignition switch circuits | 50 |
| F17 | — | 50 |
| F18 | Horn | 15 |
| F19 | — | 25 |
| F20 | Fuel pump | 15 |
| F21 | Transmission Control Module (TCM) | 15 |
| F22 | — | 7.5 |
| F23 | — | 15 |
| F24 | Exterior lighting / Parking lamps | 20 |
| F25 | Alternator / Generator | — |
| F26 | — | 50 |
| F27 | Engine management system | 30 |
| F28 | Not used | — |
| F29 | Not used | — |
| F30 | Not used | — |
| F31 | Not used | — |
| Relays | ||
| 1 | Not used | |
| 2 | Headlamp relay | |
| 3 | ||
| 4 | Rear window defogger relay | |
| 5 | Tail lamp / Parking light relay | |
| 6 | Horn relay | |
| 7 | Not used | |
| 8 | Not used | |
| 9 | Not used | |
| 10 | Not used | |
| 11 | Not used | |
| 12 | Air conditioning compressor relay | |
NOT GETTING ANY FIRE TO THE TAGLIGFHTS OR THE RIGHT TAIL LIGHT