Acura RL (2011) – wiring diagrams – fuse panel
Year of productions: 2011
Fuse panel
Passenger compartment
Driver’s under-dash fuse/relay box
| Fuse number | Fuse name | Ampere rating [A] | circuit protected |
| 1 | DBW | 15 | ETCS Control Relay |
| 2 | IGN COIL | 15 | Ignition Coil Relay |
| 3 | DAY LIGHT | 10 | DRL Control Unit (USA, Mexico), DRL Relay (Canada) in Auxiliary Under-hood Relay Box. MICU |
| 4 | LAF | 15 | A/F Sensor Relay |
| 5 | RADIO | 7,5 | Active Noise Cancellation Unit, AcuraLink Control Unit (XM Receiver) (USA: Technology Package, Advance Package), AcuraLink Connector (USA: Technology Package, Advance Package), Audio Unit, HandsFreeLink Control Unit, Navigation Unit |
| 6 | INTR LIGHT | 7,5 | Driver’s Footwell Light, Driver’sVanity Mirror Light, Front Passenger’s Footwell Light, Front Passenger’sVanity Mirror Light, Keyless Access Control Unit, Left Rear Door Courtesy Light, Left Rear Door Inner Handle Light, Left Rear Power Window Switch, Rear Individual Map Lights, Right Rear Door Courtesy Light, Right Rear Door Inner Handle Light, Right Rear Power Window Switch, Roof Console, Trunk Light A, Trunk Light B |
| 7 | BACK UP | 10 | ACC Unit (USA: Advance Package; Canada: El ite Package), DLC, Driver’s Door Outer Handle Light/Touch Sensor, Driver’sMPCS Unit, Driver’s Power Seat Control Unit, Fog Light Relay, Front Passenger’s Door Outer Handle Light/Touch Sensor, Front Passenger’s MPCS Unit, Fuel Fill Door Opener Relay, Gauge Control Module, Ignition Switch Control Unit, Immobilizer Control Unit-Receiver, lmoes Unit, Keyless Access Control Unit, MICU, Navigation Display Unit, Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Control Unit, Wiper/Washer Switch |
| 8 | DOOR LOCK | 20 | MICU |
| 9 | ACC SOCKET | 20 | Accessory Power Socket Relay |
| 10 | OPDS | 7,5 | Hazard Warning Switch/Front Passenger’s Airbag Cut-off Indicator, ODS Unit, SRS Unit |
| 11 | WIPER | 15 | Adaptive Front Lighting Control Unit (USA: Hawaii, Technology Package, Advance Package; Canada: Elite Package; Mexico), Power Rear Window Sunshade Control Unit, Windshield Washer Motor, Windshield Wiper Motor Relay |
| 12 | RR H/SEAT | 15 | Rear Seat Heater Relay (Canada) in Passenger’s Auxiliary Under-dash Relay Box |
| 13 | AS P/SEAT (REC) | 20 | Front Passenger’s Power Seat Adjustment Switch |
| 14 | DR P/SEAT (SLIDE) | 20 | Driver’s Lumbar Support Switch, Driver’s Power Seal Control Unit |
| 15 | TPMS | 7,5 | TPMS Control Unit |
| 16 | DR P/SEAT (REC) | 20 | Driver’s Power Seat Control Unit |
| 17 | AS P/SEAT (SLIDE) | 20 | Front Passenger’s Lumbar Support Switch, Front Passenger’s Power Seat Adjustment Switch |
| 18 | ACG | 15 | Alternator, Brake Pedal Position Switch, ELD Unit, Engine Mount Control Solenoid Valve, EVAP Canister Purge Valve, PCM, Steering Angle Sensor, VSA Modulator Control Unit, Yaw Rate-Acceleration Sensor |
| 19 | FUEL PUMP | 20 | lmoes Unit, Keyless Access Control Unit, PCM, PGM-FI Main Relay 2 |
| 20 | IGN SOL | 15 | MAF/IAT Sensor, PCM |
| 21 | METER | 10 | Acuralink ControiUnit(XMReceiver) (USA:Technology Package, Advance Package), AutomaticDimming Inside Mirror, Control Block, Driver’s MPCS Unit, Driver’s Power Seat Control Unit, Driver’s Seat Belt Tension Reducer Solenoid, Driver’s Seat Ventilation Control Unit (USA: Hawaii, Technology Package, Advance Package; Canada: Elite Package; Mexico), Driver’s Seat Ventilation Switch (USA: Hawaii, Technology Package, Advance Package; Canada: Elite Package; Mexico), DRL Control Unit (USA, Mexico), ECPS Control Unit, Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Tension Reducer Solenoid, Front Passenger’s Seat Ventilation Control Unit (USA: Hawaii, Technology Package, Advance Package; Canada: Elite Package; Mexico), Front Passenger’s Seat Ventilation Switch (USA: Hawaii, Technology Package, Advance Package; Canada: Elite Package; Mexico), Gauge Control Module, MICU, Power lilt/Telescopic Steering Control Unit, Relay Control Module, ShittLock Solenoid, TPMS Control Unit, Wiper/Washer Switch |
| 22 | SRS | 10 | SRS Unit |
| 23 | IGP | 7,5 | A/F Sensor Relay, RFC Unit Relay in Auxiliary Under-hood Relay Box |
| 24 | P/W RR-L | 20 | Left Rear Power Window Switch |
| 25 | ETS (TELESCOPIC) | 20 | Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Control Unit |
| 26 | ETS (TILT) | 20 | Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Control Unit |
| 27 | P/WDR | 30 | Driver’s MPCS Unit |
| 28 | SUN ROOF | 20 | Moonroof Control Unit |
| 29 | AFS | 7,5 | ACC Relay (USA: Advance Package; Canada: Elite Package) in Auxiliary Under-hood Relay Box, ACC Unit (USA: Advance Package; Canada: Elite Package), Adaptive Front Lighting Control Unit (USA: Hawaii, Technology Package, Advance Package; Canada: Elite Package; Mexico), Headlight Leveling Control Unit (USA: Base; Canada: Base), Millimeter Wave Radar Unit (USA: Advance Package; Canada: Elite Package), SH-AWD Control Unit |
| 30 | A/C | 7,5 | A/C Compressor Clutch Relay, Blower Motor Relay, Climate Control Unit, Front Seat Heater Relay, In-car Temperature Sensor, MICU, Rear Seat Heater Relay (Canada) in Passenger’s Auxiliary Under-dash Relay Box, Rear Window Defogger Relay |
| 31 | E-PT | 7,5 | E-pretensioner Unit (USA: CMBS/PAX Package; Canada: Premium Package) |
| 32 | ACC | 10 | ACC Cut Relay in Driver’s Auxiliary Under-dash Relay Box, Accessory Power Socket Relay, Active Noise Cancellation Front Microphone, Active Noise Cancellation Rear Microphone, Acuralink Control Unit (XM Receiver) (USA: Technology Package, Advance Package), Audio Unit, HandsFreelink Control Unit, Ignition Switch Control Unit, Interface Dial, Keyless Access Control Unit, MICU, Navigation Display Unit, Navigation Unit, Roof Console |
| 33 | — | — | — |
| Ref | Socket | Cavities | Connects to |
| 1 | X | 39 | Dashboard Wire Harness (Left Branch) |
| 2 | N | 45 | Dashboard Wire Harness (Left Branch) |
| 3 | R (MES Connector) | 2 | (Not used) |
| 4 | Turn Signal/Hazard Relay | 6 | |
| 5 | S | 2 | Dashboard Wire Harness (Left Branch) |
| 6 | A | 6 | Dashboard Wire Harness (Left Branch) |
| 7 | T | 6 | Dashboard Wire Harness (Left Branch) |
| 8 | MICU | 25 | (Plugs directly into the fuse/relay box) |
| 9 | E | 16 | Left Side Wire Harness (Front Branch) |
| 10 | F | 14 | Left Side Wire Harness (Front Branch) |
| 11 | W | 5 | Left Side Wire Harness (Front Branch) |
| 12 | C | 12 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Dash Branch) |
| 13 | B | 6 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Dash Branch) |
| 14 | D | 17 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Dash Branch) |
| 15 | G | 6 | Left Side Wire Harness (Front Branch) |
| 16 | H | 14 | Left Side Wire Harness (Front Branch) |
| 17 | Q (MICU) | 14 | Left Side Wire Harness (Front Branch) |
| 18 | P (MICU) | 30 | Dashboard Wire Harness (left branch) |
| 19 | Starter Cut Relay 2 | 4 | |
| 20 | Accessory Power Socket Relay | 4 | |
| 21 | AJF Sensor Relay | 4 | |
| 22 | PGM-Fl Main Relay 1 | 4 | |
| 23 | — | — | — |
| 24 | Ignition Coil Relay | 4 | |
| 25 | PGM-FI Main Relay 2 | 4 | |
| 26 | M | 3 | |
| 27 | K | 12 | Driver’s Door Sub-harness |
| 28 | J | 21 | Left Side Wire Harness (Front Branch) |
Passenger’s under-dash fuse/relay box
| Fuse number | Fuse name | Ampere rating [A] | Component or Circuit protected |
| 1 | SH-AWD | 30 | SH-AWD Relay |
| 2 | PREMIUM AMP | 30 | Stereo Amplifier |
| 3 | PIW AS | 30 | Front Passenger’s MPCS Unit |
| 4 | E-PT L | 30 | E-pretensioner Unit (USA: Advance Package; Canada: Elite Package) |
| 5 | PIW RR-R | 20 | Right Rear Power Window Switch |
| 6 | H/SEAT | 20 | Front Seat Heater Relay |
| 7 | ILLUMI | 7,5 | A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light, AFS OFF/VSA OFF Switch (USA: Hawaii, Technology Package; Mexico), AFS OFF/VSA OFF/CMBS OFF Switch (USA: Advance Package; Canada: Elite Package), Audio Remote Switch, Audio Unit, Cable Reel, Cigarette Lighter Light (Mexico), Climate Control Unit, Coin Pocket Light, Console Box Light, Cruise Control Combination Switch, Dash Lights Brightness Controller, Distance Switch (USA: Advance Package; Canada: Elite Package), Driver’s Seat Heater Switch (USA: Base; Canada: Base), Driver’s Seat Ventilation Switch (USA: Hawaii, Technology Package, Advance Package; Canada: Elite Package; Mexico), Front Passenger’s Seat Heater Switch (USA: Base; Hawaii; Canada: Base), Front Passenger’s Seat Ventilation Switch (USA: Hawaii, Technology Package, Advance Package; Canada: Elite Package; Mexico), Glove Box Light, Hazard Warning Switch/Front Passenger’s Airbag Cut-off Indicator, Headlight Washer Switch (Canada, Mexico), HFL Switch, Left Rear Seat Heater Switch (Canada), Navigation Display Unit, Paddle Shifter – (Downshift Switch), Paddle Shifter +(Upshift Switch), Power Mirror Switch, Right Rear Seat Heater Switch (Canada), Selec/Rese/Information Switch, Voice Control Switch, VSA OFF Switch (USA: Base; Canada: Base) |
| 8 | E-PT R | 30 | E-pretensioner Unit (USA: CMBS/PAX Package; Canada: Premium Package) |
| 9 | A/C | 7,5 | HVAC Control Motor Relay |
under dash –
passenger’s side
| Ref | Socket | Cavities | Connects to |
| 1 | A | 1 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Right Branch) |
| 2 | B | 10 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Right Branch) |
| 3 | J | 13 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Right Branch) |
| 4 | Seat Heater Relay | 4 | |
| 5 | Fuel Fill Door Opener Relay | 4 | |
| 6 | D | 17 | Dashboard Wire Harness (Right Branch) |
| 7 | F | 8 | Right Side Wire Harness (Front Branch) |
| 8 | G | 14 | Right Side Wire Harness (Front Branch) |
| 9 | C | 5 | Right Side Wire Harness (Front Branch) |
| 10 | H | 3 | Dashboard Wire Harness (Right Branch) |
| 11 | E | 14 | Dashboard Wire Harness (Right Branch) |
| 12 | Headlight Washer Relay (Canada, Mexico) | — | — |
| 13 | Throttle Actuator Control Module Relay | 4 |
Engine compartment
Under-hood fuse/relay box
under hood fuse/relay box
| Fuse number | Fuse name | Ampere rating [A] | Component or Circuit protected |
| 1 | L-H/L LO | 15 | Left Headlight (HID Unit) |
| 2 | RR DEFROSTER COIL | 30 | Control Block, Relay Control Module |
| 3 | L-H/L HI | 10 | Left Headlight (High Beam) |
| 4 | SMALL LIGHT | 15 | Taillight Relay |
| 5 | R-H/L HI | 10 | DRL Control Unit (USA. Mexico), Right Headlight (High Beam) |
| 6 | R-H/L LO | 15 | Right Headlight (HID Unit) |
| 7 | BACK UP | 7,5 | Control Block, Relay Control Module |
| 8 | Fl ECU | 15 | PGM-FI Main Relay 1 |
| 9 | WIPER | 30 | Windshield Wiper Motor Relay |
| 10 | H/LWASHER | 30 | Headlight Washer Relay (Canada, Mexico) |
| 11 | FR FOG LIGHT | 20 | Fog Light Relay |
| 12 | MG. CLUTCH | 7,5 | A/C Compressor Clutch Relay |
| 13 | HORN, STOP | 15 | ACC Relay (USA: CMBS/PAX Package; Canada: Premium Package) in Auxiliary Under-hood Relay Box, Brake Pedal Position Switch, Horn Relay, Relay Control Module |
| 14 | RR DEFROSTER | 40 | Rear Window Defogger Relay |
| 15 | BACK UP, ACC | 40 | (Fuse 7 in Under-hood Fuse/Relay Box, Fuses 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 in Driver’s Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box |
| 16 | HAZARD | 15 | Hazard Warning Switch/Front Passenger’s Airbag Cut-off Indicator, Turn Signal/Hazard Relay 1 |
| 17 | VSA MOTOR | 30 | VSA Modulator-Control Unit |
| 18 | VSA | 40 | VSA Modulator-Control Unit |
| 19 | OPTION | 40 | Fuses 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Driver’s Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box |
| 20 | OPTION | 10 | Fuses 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 in Driver’s Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box |
| 21 | HEATER MOTOR | 40 | Blower Motor Relay |
| 22 | +B AS F/B | 70 | Fuses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 in Passenger’s Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box |
| BATTERY | 120 | Alternator, Battery, Battery Terminal Fuse Box, Power Distribution, Starter Solenoid | |
| 23 | +B IG1 MAIN | 50 | Fuse 33 in Driver’s Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box, Ignition Switch, Starter Cut Relay 1 in Auxiliary Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box |
| POWER WINDOW | 50 | Fuses 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 in Driver’s Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box |
Connector to fuse/relay box index
under hood fuse/relay box (connector-to-fuse/relay box index)
| Ref | Socket | Cavities | Connects to |
| 1 | Blower Motor Relay | 4 | |
| 2 | AJC Compressor Clutch Relay | 4 | |
| 3 | Rear Window Defogger Relay | 4 | |
| 4 | D | 9 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Left Branch) |
| 5 | A (ELD Unit) | 3 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Left Branch) |
| 6 | G | 2 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Left Branch) |
| 7 | B | 1 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Left Branch) |
| 8 | C | 2 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Left Branch) |
| 9 | E | 16 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Left Branch) |
| 10 | F | 20 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Left Branch) |
| 11 | H | 14 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Left Branch) |
| 12 | K | 5 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Left Branch) |
| 13 | J | 10 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Left Branch) |
| 14 | Fog Light Relay | 4 | |
| 15 | Windshield Wiper Motor Relay | 4 | |
| 16 | T1 | Starter Cable | |
| 17 | T101 | Engine Wire Harness (Front Branch) |
Battery Terminal Fuse Box
battery terminal fuse box
| Fuse number | Fuse name | Ampere ratting | Component or circuit protected |
| 34 | RADIATOR FAN | 50 | RFC Unit Relay in Auxiliary Under – hood Relay Box |
| 35 | — | — | Not Used |
Auxiliary under – hood relay box
diagram – fuse panel –
auxiliary under hood relay box
| Ref | Socket | Cavities | Connects to |
| 1 | ACC Relay (USA: CMBS/PAX Package; Canada: Premium Package) | 5 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Left Branch) |
| 2 | RFC Unit R.elay | 4 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Left Branch) |
| 3 | DRL Relay (Canada) | 5 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Left Branch) |
Battery terminal fuse box
| Fuse number | Fuse name | Amps | Component or circuit protected |
| 34 | RADIATOR FAN | 50 | RFC United Relay in Auxiliary Under-hood Relay Box |
| 35 | — | — | Not Used |
Auxiliary under-hood relay box
fuse box – auxiliary under-hood- relay box
| Ref | Socket | Cavities | Connects to |
| 1 | ACC Relay (USA: Advance Package; Canada: Elite Package) | 5 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Left Branch) |
| 2 | RFC Unit Relay | 4 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Left Branch) |
| 3 | DRL Relay (Canada) | 5 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Left Branch) |
Auxiliary Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box
| Fuse number | Fuse name | Amps | Component or Circuit protected |
| 31 | STS | 7,5 | PCM |
| 32 | STARTER | 7,5 | PCM |
| Ref | Socket | Cavities | Connects to |
| 1 | Starter Cut Relay 1 | 4 | Engine Compartment Wire Harness (Dash Branch) |
Driver’s Auxiliary Under-dash Relay Box
driver’s auxiliary under-dash relay/box
| Ref | Socket | Cavities | Connects to |
| 1 | ACC Cut Relay | 5 | Dashboard Wire Harness (Around the Steering Column) |
| 2 | IG2 Cut Relay | 5 | Dashboard Wire Harness (Around the Steering Column) |
Passenger’s Auxiliary Under-dash Relay Box (Canada)
passenger’s auxiliary under-dash relay/box (Canada)
| Ref | Socket | Cavities | Connects to |
| 1 | Rear Seat Heater Relay | 4 | Dashboard Wire Harness (Right Branch) |
| 2 | Not Used |
WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
