This article covers the first-generation Buick Encore, produced from 2013 to 2022 (with a facelift in 2017). You’ll find fuse box diagrams for each model year, details on where the fuse panels are located in the car, and information about the function of each fuse and relay.
Table of Contents
Cigar lighter / power outlet fuses in the Buick Encore are the fuses №F22 and F21 in the Passenger compartment fuse box.
[2013/2016]
Engine compartment
| № | Description |
|---|---|
| Mini Fuses | |
| 1 | Sunroof |
| 2 | Outside Rearview Mirror Switch |
| 3 | Canister vent solenoid |
| 4 | Not used |
| 5 | Electronic brake control module valve |
| 6 | 2013-2015: Not Used 2016: Intelligent battery sensor |
| 7 | Not used |
| 8 | Transmission control module battery |
| 9 | 2013-2015: BCM Regulated Voltage Control 2016: Not used |
| 10 | Fuel System Control Module R/C/ Headlamp Leveling |
| 11 | Rear wiper |
| 12 | Rear window defogger |
| 13 | Not used |
| 14 | Outside Rearview Mirror Heater |
| 15 | Fuel system control module battery |
| 16 | Heated seat module/ Memory module |
| 17 | Transmission Control Module R/C |
| 18 | Engine Control Module R/C |
| 19 | Fuel pump |
| 20 | Not used |
| 21 | Fan Relay (Auxiliary Fuse Block) |
| 22 | Not used |
| 23 | Ignition coil/ Injector |
| 24 | Washer pump |
| 25 | Not used |
| 26 | Canister Purge Solenoid/Water Valve Solenoid/ Oxygen Sensors – Pre and Post/Turbo Wastegate Solenoid (1.4L)/Turbo Bypass Solenoid (1.4L) |
| 27 | 2013-2015: Not Used 2016: Auxiliary Heater Pump |
| 28 | 2013-2015: Not Used 2016: Engine Control Module Powertrain Ignition 1 |
| 29 | Engine Control Module Powertrain Ignition 2 |
| 30 | Mass Air Flow Sensor |
| 31 | Left high-beam headlamp |
| 32 | Right high-beam headlamp |
| 33 | Engine control module battery |
| 34 | Horn |
| 35 | Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch |
| 36 | Front fog lamps |
| J-Case Fuses | |
| 1 | Electronic brake control module pump |
| 2 | Front wipe |
| 3 | Blower Motor |
| 4 | IEC RC |
| 5 | Not Used |
| 6 | Not Used |
| 7 | 2013-2015: Not Used 2016: Starter Solenoid (Automatic Transmission), Not Used (Manual Transmission) |
| 8 | Cooling Fan Low/Mid |
| 9 | Cooling Fan High |
| 10 | EVP |
| 11 | 2013-2015: Starter Solenoid 2016: Pinion Starter Solenoid (Automatic Transmission), Starter Solenoid (Manual Transmission) |
| U-Micro Relays | |
| 2 | 2013-2015: Not Used 2016: Fuel pump |
| 4 | Starter/Spare |
| HC-Micro Relays | |
| 7 | Starter/Starter pinion |
| Mini Relays | |
| 1 | Run/Crank |
| 3 | Cooling fan – mid |
| 5 | Powertrain relay |
| 8 | Cooling fan – low |
| HC-Mini Relays | |
| 6 | Cooling fan – high |
[2017/2022]
Engine compartment
| № | Description |
|---|---|
| Mini Fuses | |
| 1 | Sunroof |
| 2 | 2018-2020: Exterior rearview mirror switch/Driver side power window/ Rain sensor/ Universal garage door opener 2021-2022: Exterior mirror switch/ Driver side power window/ Rain sensor |
| 3 | Canister vent solenoid |
| 4 | – |
| 5 | Electronic brake control module valve |
| 6 | 2018-2021: Intelligent battery sensor |
| 7 | 2018-2020: Electric steering column lock |
| 8 | Transmission control module/FICM |
| 9 | Automatic occupancy sensing module |
| 10 | Headlamp leveling switch/Headlamp leveling motor/Rear vision camera/ Interior rearview mirror |
| 11 | Rear wiper |
| 12 | Rear window defogger |
| 13 | Power lumbar switch |
| 14 | Exterior rearview mirror heater |
| 15 | Fuel system control module battery |
| 16 | 2018-2020: Heated seat module/ Memory module |
| 17 | 2018-2021: TIM DC DC converter/Fuel system control module RC/ Compass module 2022: Fuel system control module RC |
| 18 | Engine control module RC/ Transmission control module RC/ FICM RC |
| 19 | 2018-2020: Fuel pump |
| 20 | – |
| 21 | Fan relay (auxiliary BEC) |
| 22 | – |
| 23 | Ignition coil/ Injector coil |
| 24 | Washer pump |
| 25 | Automatic headlamp leveling |
| 26 | EMS Var 1 |
| 27 | –/Auxiliary heater pump |
| 28 | –/Engine control module powertrain/ Ignition 3 |
| 29 | Engine control module powertrain/ Ignition 1/Ignition 2 |
| 30 | EMS Var 2 |
| 31 | Left high-beam headlamp |
| 32 | Right high-beam headlamp |
| 33 | Engine control module battery |
| 34 | Horn |
| 35 | A/C clutch |
| 36 | 2018-2020: Front fog lamps |
| J-Case Fuses | |
| 1 | Electronic brake control module pump |
| 2 | Front wipe |
| 3 | Linear power module blower |
| 4 | IEC RC |
| 5 | – |
| 7 | –/Starter solenoid |
| 8 | Cooling fan low – mid |
| 9 | Cooling fan – high |
| 10 | 2018-2021: EVP |
| 11 | Starter solenoid/ Starter pinion |
| U-Micro Relays | |
| 2 | 2018-2020: Fuel pump |
| 4 | 2018-2020: –/Auxiliary heater pump |
| HC-Micro Relays | |
| 7 | Starter/ Starter pinion |
| 10 | 2018-2020: Starter solenoid |
| Mini Relays | |
| 1 | Run/Crank |
| 3 | Cooling fan – mid |
| 5 | Powertrain relay |
| 8 | Cooling fan – low |
| HC-Mini Relays | |
| 6 | Cooling fan – high |
Auxiliary Relay Block
| № | Relays |
|---|---|
| RLY01 | Electric vacuum pump |
| RLY02 | Cooling fan control 1 |
| RLY03 | Cooling fan control 2 |
| RLY04 | Not Used or Trailer N/A |
[2013/2016]
Passenger compartment
| № | Description |
|---|---|
| Fuses | |
| F1 | Body control module 1 |
| F2 | Body control module 2 |
| F3 | Body control module 3 |
| F4 | Body control module 4 |
| F5 | Body control module 5 |
| F6 | Body control module 6 |
| F7 | Body control module 7 |
| F8 | Body control module 8 |
| F9 | Discrete logic ignition switch |
| F10 | Sensing Diagnostic Module Battery |
| F11 | Data link connector |
| F12 | Heater, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning MDL/ICS |
| F13 | Liftgate relay |
| F14 | UPA Module |
| F15 | LDW Module/Inside Rearview Mirror |
| F16 | Adaptive forward lighting module |
| F17 | Power WNDWSW DR |
| F18 | Rain Sensor |
| F19 | Body Control Module Regulated Voltage Contro |
| F20 | Steering Wheel Switch Backlighting |
| F21 | A/C Accessory Power Outlet/ PRND |
| F22 | Cigar Lighter/DC Accessory Power Outlet |
| F23 | Spare |
| F24 | Spare |
| F25 | Spare |
| F26 | Automatic Occupant Sensing Display |
| F27 | IPC/PTC Control/ Clutch Switch |
| F28 | Headlamp Switch/ AFL/DC Converter |
| F29 | Spare |
| F30 | 2013-2015: Spare 2016: Transmission Control Module Battery |
| F31 | IPC Battery |
| F32 | Radio/Chime/ Aux Jack |
| F33 | Display/Faceplate |
| F34 | OnStar/UHP/DAB |
| Midi Fuses | |
| M01 | PTC |
| S/B Fuses | |
| S/B01 | Spare |
| S/B02 | Spare |
| S/B03 | Power Window Motor Front |
| S/B04 | Power Window Motor Rear |
| S/B05 | Logistic mode relay |
| S/B06 | Spare |
| S/B07 | Spare |
| S/B08 | Spare |
| Circuit Breaker | |
| CB1 | Spare |
| Relays | |
| RLY01 | Accessory/Retained accessory power |
| RLY02 | Liftgate |
| RLY03 | Spare |
| RLY04 | Spare |
| RLY05 | Logistic mode |
[2017/2022]
Passenger compartment
| № | Description |
|---|---|
| Fuses | |
| F1 | Body control module 1 |
| F2 | Body control module 2 |
| F3 | Body control module 3 |
| F4 | Body control module 4 |
| F5 | Body control module 5 |
| F6 | Body control module 6 |
| F7 | Body control module 7 |
| F8 | Body control module 8 |
| F9 | Discrete logic ignition switch |
| F10 | Sensing diagnostic module battery |
| F11 | Data link connector |
| F12 | HVAC module/ICS |
| F13 | Liftgate relay |
| F14 | Central gateway module |
| F15 | 2017-2021: Lane departure warning/GENTEX |
| F16 | 2017-2020: Adaptive forward lighting module |
| F17 | 2017-2020: Electrical steering column lock |
| F18 | Parking assist module/Side blind zone alert |
| F19 | Body control module/Regulated voltage control |
| F20 | Clock spring |
| F21 | A/C/Accessory power outlet/PRNDL |
| F22 | Auxiliary power outlet/DC center |
| F23 | 2017-2020: HVAC module/ICS |
| F24 | — |
| F25 | OnStar module/ Eraglonass |
| F26 | 2017-2020: Heated steering wheel |
| F27 | 2017-2021: Instrument panel cluster/Auxiliary heater/Auxiliary virtual image display 2022: Instrument cluster |
| F28 | 2017-2020: Trailer feed 2 |
| F29 | 2017: Faceplate 2018-2021: Infotainment system |
| F30 | 2017-2020: DC/DC 400W |
| F31 | Instrument panel cluster module battery |
| F32 | Silver box audio module/Navigation |
| F33 | 2017-2020: Trailer feed 1 |
| F34 | Passive entry/ Passive start |
| Midi Fuses | |
| M01 | 2017-2021: Positive temperature coefficient |
| S/B Fuses | |
| S/B01 | 2017-2021: Passenger power seat 2022: HVAC Aux heater – 1 |
| S/B02 | 2022: HVAC Aux heater – 2 |
| S/B03 | Front power windows |
| S/B04 | Rear power windows |
| S/B05 | Logistic mode relay |
| S/B06 | Driver power seat |
| S/B07 | — |
| S/B08 | 2017-2020: Trailer interface module |
| Circuit Breaker | |
| CB1 | — |
| Relays | |
| RLY01 | Accessory/Retained accessory power |
| RLY02 | Liftgate |
| RLY03 | — |
| RLY04 | 2022: Blower |
| RLY05 | Logistic mode |
[2013/2016]
Luggage compartment
| № | Description |
|---|---|
| Mini Fuses | |
| F1 | Driver Seat Power Lumbar Switch |
| F2 | Passenger Seat Power Lumbar Switch |
| F3 | Amplifier |
| F4 | Trailer Socket (N/A) |
| F5 | All-Wheel Drive Module |
| F6 | Automatic Occupant Sensing Module |
| F7 | Spare/LPG Module Battery |
| F8 | Trailer Parking Lamps (N/A) |
| F9 | Spare |
| F10 | Spare/Side Blind Zone Alert Module |
| F11 | Trailer Module (N/A) |
| F12 | Nav Dock |
| F13 | Heated Steering Wheel |
| F14 | Trailer Socket (N/A) |
| F15 | Spare/EVP Switch |
| F16 | Water In Fuel Sensor |
| F17 | Inside Rearview Mirror/Rear Vision Camera |
| F18 | Spare/LPG Module Run/Crank |
| S/B Fuses | |
| S/B01 | Driver Power Seat Switch/Memory Module |
| S/B02 | Passenger Power Seat Switch |
| S/B03 | Trailer Module (N/A) |
| S/B04 | A/C-D/C Inverter |
| S/B05 | Battery |
| S/B06 | Headlamp Washer |
| S/B07 | 2013-2015: Spare 2016: DC/DC Source 1 |
| S/B08 | 2013-2015: Spare 2016: DC/DC Source 1 |
| S/B09 | Spare |
| Relays | |
| RLY01 | Ignition Relay |
| RLY02 | Run Relay |
[2017]
Luggage Compartment
| № | Description |
|---|---|
| Fuses | |
| F1 | — |
| F2 | — |
| F3 | Amplifier audio |
| F4 | — |
| F5 | Rear drive control module |
| F6 | Left cornering lamp |
| F7 | Right cornering lamp |
| F8 | — |
| F9 | — |
| F10 | — |
| F11 | — |
| F12 | — |
| F13 | — |
| F14 | — |
| F15 | — |
| F16 | — |
| F17 | — |
| F18 | — |
| S/B Fuses | |
| S/B01 | — |
| S/B02 | — |
| S/B03 | — |
| S/B04 | DC/AC inverter module |
| S/B05 | — |
| S/B06 | — |
| S/B07 | DC-DC transformer 400W |
| S/B08 | DC-DC transformer 400W |
| S/B09 | — |
| Relays | |
| RLY01 | Right cornering lamp |
| RLY02 | Left cornering lamp |
[2018/2022]
Luggage Compartment
| № | Description |
|---|---|
| Fuses | |
| F1 | 2018-2021: Amplifier audio |
| F2 | Rear drive control module |
| F3 | — |
| F4 | — |
| F5 | — |
| F6 | — |
| F7 | — |
| F8 | — |
| F9 | — |
| F10 | — |
| F11 | — |
| F12 | — |
| F13 | — |
| F14 | — |
| F15 | — |
| F16 | — |
| F17 | — |
| S/B Fuses | |
| S/B01 | 2018-2020: DC-DC transformer 400W |
| S/B02 | 2018-2020: DC-DC transformer 400W |
| S/B03 | DC/AC inverter module |
| S/B04 | — |
| S/B05 | — |
| Relays | |
| RLY01 | — |
| RLY02 | — |
| RLY03 | — |
| RLY04 | — |
| RLY05 | — |
| Circuit Breaker | |
| CB1 | — |
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