The Acura MDX YD2 is a mid-size luxury SUV that was produced from 2007 to 2013. It is powered by a 3.7L V6 engine and comes standard with front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive.
The MDX YD2 has three fuse boxes: one in the interior, one in the engine compartment, and one in the rear cargo area. The fuse boxes contain fuses that protect the electrical circuits in the vehicle. If a fuse blows, it will prevent damage to the electrical system.
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Fuse Box Location
The passenger compartment fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the driver’s side.
The engine compartment has two fuse boxes. The primary under-hood fuse box is located next to the battery. The secondary under-hood fuse box is on the passenger’s side.
The rear fuse box is located on the left side of the cargo area.
Cigar lighter / power outlet fuses in the Acura MDX are the fuse No.9 in the Interior fuse box (Front ACC Socket), fuse No.5 in the Rear fuse box (Rear ACC Socket), No.4 in the Primary under-hood fuse box (Front ACC Socket, 2010-2013) and No.3-6 in the Primary under-hood fuse box (Rear ACC Socket).
[2007/2008/2009]
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Fuses Number
Fuses Amp. Rating
Protected Components
1
7.5 A
TPMS
2
10 A
Driver’s Lumber Support Motor
3
10 A
Moonroof
4
20 A
Front Heated Seats
5
10 A
Audio
6
7.5 A
Interior Light
7
10 A
Interior Light, Moonroof
8
20 A
Door Lock
9
15 A
ACC Socket
10
15 A
IG Coil
11
30 A
Windshield Wiper
12
10 A
Subwoofer
13
20 A
Passenger’s Power Recline
14
20 A
Driver’s Power Slide
15
20 A
Telescope Steering Wheel
16
20 A
Driver’s Power Recline
17
20 A
Passenger’s Power Slide
18
10 A
Alternator
19
20 A
Fuel Pump
20
7.5 A
SH-AWD, Active Damper Control Unit
21
7.5 A
Gauges
22
10 A
SRS
23
—
Not Used
24
20 A
Left Rear Power Window
25
20 A
Right Rear Power Window
26
30 A
Passenger’s Power Window
27
30 A
Driver’s Power Window
28
20 A
Tilt Steering Wheel
29
10 A
ABSVSA
30
10 A
A/C
31
15 A
Headlight Auto Leveling, Rear Wiper, Windshield/ Rear Washer
32
10 A
ACC
33
—
Not Used
Auxiliary:
1
7.5 A
Starter DIAG
2
7.5 A
STS
Fuses in the Rear Fuse Box
Fuses Number
Fuses Amp. Rating
Protected Components
1
—
Not Used
2
—
Not Used
3
—
Not Used
4
—
Not Used
5
10 A
Rear ACC Socket
6
20 A
Power Tailgate
7
—
Not Used
8
10 A
Cargo Area Light
9
30 A
SH-AWD
10
30 A
Rear Defroster
11
40 A
Power Tailgate
Fuses in the Primary Under-hood Fuse Box
Fuses Number
Fuses Amp. Rating
Protected Components
1
120 A
Main fuse
1
—
Not Used
2-1
—
Not Used
2-2
—
Not Used
2-3
30 A
Rear Blower Motor
2-4
40 A
ABS VSA
2-5
40 A
Trailer Main
2-6
40 A
Power Seats, Driver’s Position Memory System, Subwoofer
2-7
40 A
Front Heated Seat, TPMS, Moonroof, Driver’s Lumber Support
Power Tailgate Opener/Closer. Rear ACC Socket, Interior Light, Rear Defroster
3-7
30 A
ECU (PCM)
3-8
30 A
TECH
4
40 A
Audio, Door Lock, Interior Lights, Front ACC Socket
5
30 A
EPT-L (If equipped)
6
30 A
EPT-R (If equipped)
7
30 A
FI ECU
8
30 A
Audio Amplifier
9
7.5 A
Battery Sensor
10
15 A
Hazard
11
15 A
Horn, Stop
12
20 A
ABS VSA
13
20 A
Trailer (Brake)
14
20 A
Rear Heated Seat (If equipped)
15
20 A
A/C Inverter
Fuses in the Secondary Under-hood Fuse Box
Fuses Number
Fuses Amp. Rating
Protected Components
1
10 A
Left Daytime Running Light
2
10 A
Right Daytime Running Light
3
10 A
Left Headlight High
4
10 A
Right Headlight High
5
7.5 A
Small Lights (Exterior)
6
30 A
Headlight Low Main
7
7.5 A
Cooling Fan Timer
8
15 A
IGP
9
15 A
IG Coil
10
15 A
DBW
11
15 A
AFHT
12
40 A
Front Blower Motor
13
20 A
Fog Lights
14
30 A
Headlight Washer (Canadian model)
15
30 A
Condenser Fan
16
30 A
Cooling Fan
17
7.5 A
A/C Clutch
18
15 A
Left Headlight Low
19
15 A
Right Headlight Low
22
7.5 A
Small Lights (Interior)
Fuses in the Sub Fuse Box (2010-2013)
Fuse Number
Fuse Amps.
Protected Components
1
10 A
ACC/CMBS, BSI, ADS, EPT, AVS
Replacing a Fuse
If you need to replace a fuse in your Acura MDX YD2, you will need to use a fuse that has the same amperage rating as the blown fuse. You can purchase fuses at most auto parts stores.
To replace a fuse, follow these steps:
Remove the fuse box cover.
Locate the blown fuse.
Remove the blown fuse by carefully pulling it out of the fuse socket.
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