The Acura TLX is a luxury sedan that was first introduced in 2014. It has been praised for its performance, comfort, and safety features. One of the things that makes the TLX so reliable is its well-designed electrical system. The fuse box is a central component of the electrical system, and it protects the car’s electrical components from damage.
This article will provide a diagram of the TLX’s fuse box, as well as information on the location of the fuse box and the different types of fuses that are used in the TLX.
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Cigar lighter / power outlet fuses in the Acura TLX are the fuses No.14 (Console Compartment Accessory Power Socket) and No.40 (Center Pocket Accessory Power Socket) in the Interior fuse box Type A.
Fuse box location
The TLX has two fuse boxes:
The main fuse box is located under the hood, on the driver’s side.
The secondary fuse box is located in the passenger compartment, under the center console.
[2015/2016]
Under-Hood Fuse box Type A
Fuses Number
Protected Components
Fuses Amp. Rating
1
EPS
70 A
1
Sub Fuse Box (6-cylinder models with AWD)
60 A
1
ABS/VSA Motor
40 A
1
ABS/VSA FSR
20 A
1
Main Fan (6-cylinder models with 2WD, 6-cylinder models with AWD)
30 A
1
Main Fuse
125 A
2
IG Main
30 A
2
F/B Main
60 A
2
F/B Main 2
60 A
2
Headlight Main
30 A
2
IG Main 2
30 A
2
Starter Cut 1
40 A
2
Injector (6-cylinder models with 2WD, 6-cylinder models with AWD)
20 A
2
Sub Fan (4-cylinder models)
20 A
2
Rear Defroster
40 A
2
Main Fan (Not available on all models) (4-cylinder models)
30 A
2
Sub Fan (6-cylinder models with 2WD, 6-cylinder models with AWD)
30 A
2
Wiper
30 A
2
Heater Motor
40 A
3
Headlight Washer (6-cylinder models with 2WD, 6-cylinder models with AWD)
(30 A)
3
Left Electric Parking Brake
30 A
3
Right Electric Parking Brake
30 A
3
SH-AWD (6-cylinder models with AWD)
20 A
4
–
–
5
–
–
6
–
–
7
–
–
8
STRLD (4-cylinder models, 6-cylinder models with 2WD)
7.5 A
9
Interior Lights (4-cylinder models, 6-cylinder models with 2WD)
5 A
10
Headlight Low/High Main
20 A
11
Oil Level
7.5 A
12
Front Fog Lights (Not available on all models)
(7.5 A)
13
Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining
20 A
14
Hazard
15 A
15
IGP2
15 A
16
IG Coil
15 A
17
Stop (4-cylinder models, 6-cylinder models with 2WD)
10 A
18
Horn
10 A
19
Audio (4-cylinder models, 6-cylinder models with 2WD
20 A
19
Interior Right (6-cylinder models with AWD)
5 A
20
ACM (6-cylinder models with 2WD)
20 A
20
Injector (4-cylinder models)
20 A
21
FI Main
15 A
22
DBW
15 A
23
TCU/SBW (6-cylinder models with 2WD, 6-cylinder models with AWD)
10 A
24
Premium AMP
30 A
25
MG Clutch
7.5 A
26
Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding
20 A
27
Small (4-cylinder models, 6-cylinder models with 2WD)
15 A
28
BMS
7.5 A
29
Backup
10 A
Fuses in the under-hood fuse box Type B
Number
Protected Components
Amp. Rating
1
Left Headlight Low Beam
7.5 A
2
Right Headlight Low Beam
7.5 A
3
Right Headlight High Beam
7.5 A
4
Left Headlight High Beam
7.5 A
Fuses in the interior fuse box Type A
Fuses Number
Protected Components
Fuses Amp. Rating
1
A/C
7.5 A
2
DRL
7.5 A
3
ST Motor (Not available on all models)
(7.5 A)
4
–
–
5
Meter (2WD models)
7.5 A
5
Auto Dimming Mirror (AWD models)
7.5 A
6
SRS
(7.5 A)
7
Option
7.5 A
8
MISS SOL
(15 A)
9
Fuel Pump
20 A
10
ABS/VSA (2WD models)
(7.5 A)
10
Smart (AWD models)
(7.5 A)
11
Spare Fuse
30 A
12
Wiper
7.5 A
13
ACG
15 A
14
Accessory Power Socket (Console Compartment)
20 A
15
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
20 A
16
Moonroof
20 A
17
AVS/Seat Heaters
20 A
18
–
–
19
Passenger’s Side Door Unlock
10 A
20
Driver’s Side Rear Door Unlock
10 A
21
Driver’s Side Door Lock
(10 A)
22
Passenger’s Side Door Lock
10 A
23
Driver’s Side Door Unlock
(10 A)
24
SRS
10 A
25
Instrument Panel Lights
7.5 A
26
ACC Key Lock
7.5 A
27
Parking Lights
7.5 A
28
Lumbar Support
10 A
29
Right DRL
7.5 A
30
Washer
20 A
31
SMART
10 A
32
Driver’s Side Power Window
20 A
33
Passenger’s Side Power Window
20 A
34
Rear Driver’s Side Power Window
20 A
35
Rear Passenger’s Side Power Window
20 A
36
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
20 A
37
ACCESSORY
7.5 A
38
–
–
39
Left DRL
7.5 A
40
Accessory Power Socket (Center Pocket)
20 A
41
Rear Driver’s Side Door Lock
10 A
42
Door Lock
20 A
42
Rear Seat Heater (Not available on all models)
(15 A)
42
Heated Steering Wheel (Not available on all models)
(10 A)
c
Meter (AWD models)
7.5 A
D
Back Up (AWD models)
10 A
E
Stop (AWD models)
7.5 A
F
Parking Lights (AWD models)
15 A
G
Audio ACC (AWD models)
7.5 A
G
Rear Seat Heater (Not available on all models) (2WD models, AWD models)
(15 A)
A
ABS/VSA (AWD models)
7.5 A
B
MICU (AWD models)
7.5 A
C
–
–
D
–
–
E
STRLD (AWD models)
7.5 A
F
Audio (AWD models)
20 A
G
ACM (AWD models)
7.5 A
G
Heated Steering Wheel (Not available on all models) (2WD models, AWD models)
(10 A)
Fuses in the interior fuse box Type B
Fuses Number
Protected Components
Fuses Amp. Rating
1
P-AWS L
(40 A)
2
e-pretensioner Right (Not available on all models)
(20 A)
3
e-pretensioner Left (Not available on all models)
(20 A)
4
ACC Radar (Not available on all models)
(10 A)
5
Idle Stop (AWD models)
(30 A)
6
P-AWS R
(40 A)
7
FR DE-ICE (Not available on all models)
(15 A)
8
Idle Stop (AWD models)
(30 A)
[2017]
Fuses Number
Protected Components
Fuses Amp. Rating
1
EPS
70 A
1
Sub Fuse Box
60 A
1
ABS/VSA Motor
40 A
1
ABSA/SA FSR
20 A
1
Main Fan (6-cylinder models with 2WD, 6-cylinder models with AWD)
30 A
1
Main Fuse
125 A
2
IG Main
30 A
2
F/B Main
60 A
2
F/B Main 2
60 A
2
Headlight Main
30 A
2
IG Main 2
30 A
2
Starter Cut 1
40 A
2
Injector (6-cylinder models with 2WD, 6-cylinder models with AWD
20 A
2
Sub Fan (4-cylinder models)
20 A
2
Rear Defroster
40 A
2
Main Fan (4-cylinder models)
30 A
2
Sub Fan (6-cylinder models with 2WD, 6-cylinder models with AWD
30 A
2
Wiper
30 A
2
Heater Motor
40 A
3
Headlight Washer (6-cylinder models with 2WD, 6-cylinder models with AWD
(30 A)
3
Left Electric Parking Brake
30 A
3
Right Electric Parking Brake
30 A
3
SH-AWD (6-cylinder models with AWD)
20 A
4
–
–
5
–
–
6
–
7
–
–
8
STRLD (4-cylinder models, 6-cylinder models with 2WD)
7.5 A
9
Interior Lights (4-cylinder models, 6-cylinder models with 2WD)
5 A
10
Headlight Low/High Main
20 A
11
Oil Level
7.5 A
12
Front Fog Lights (Not available on all models)
(7.5 A)
13
Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining
20 A
14
Hazard
15 A
15
IGP2
15 A
16
IG Coil
15 A
17
Stop (4-cylinder models, 6-cylinder models with 2WD)
10 A
18
Horn
10 A
19
Audio (4-cylinder models, 6-cylinder models with 2WD)
20 A
19
Interior Light (6-cylinder models with AWD)
5 A
20
ACM (6-cylinder models with 2WD, 6-cylinder models with AWD)
20 A
20
Injector (4-cylinder models)
20 A
21
FI Main
15 A
22
DBW
15 A
23
TCU/SBW (6-cylinder models with 2WD, 6-cylinder models with AWD)
10 A
24
Premium AMP
30 A
25
MG Clutch
7.5 A
26
Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding
20 A
27
Small (4-cylinder models, 6-cylinder models with 2WD)
15 A* 1 (15 A)* 2
28
BMS
7.5 A
29
Back Up
10 A
Fuses in the under-hood fuse box Type B
Fuses Number
Protected Components
Fuses Amp. Rating
1
Left Headlight Low Beam
7.5 A
2
Right Headlight Low Beam
7.5 A
3
Right Headlight High Beam
7.5 A
4
Left Headlight High Beam
7.5 A
Fuses in the interior fuse box Type A
Fuses Number
Protected Components
Fuses Amp. Rating
1
A/C
7.5 A
2
DRL
7.5 A
3
ST Motor
(7.5 A)
4
–
–
5
Meter (2WD models)
7.5 A
5
Auto Dimming Mirror (AWD models)
7.5 A
6
SRS
(7.5 A)
7
Option
7.5 A
8
MISS SOL (4-cylinder models)
(15 A)
9
Fuel Pump
20 A
10
ABS/VSA (2WD models)
(7.5 A)
10
Smart (AWD models)
(7.5 A)
11
Spare Fuse
30 A
12
Wiper
7.5 A
13
ACG
15 A
14
Accessory Power Socket (Console Compartment)
20 A
15
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
20 A
16
Moon roof
20 A
17
AVS/Seat Heaters
20 A
18
–
–
19
Passenger’s Side Door Unlock
10 A
20
Driver’s Side Rear Door Unlock
10 A
21
Driver’s Side Door Lock
(10 A)
22
Passenger’s Side Door Lock
10 A
23
Driver’s Side Door Unlock
(10 A)
24
SRS
10 A
25
Instrument Panel Lights
7.5 A
26
ACC Key Lock
7.5 A
27
Parking Lights
7.5 A
28
Lumbar Support
10 A
29
Right DRL
7.5 A
30
Washer
20 A
31
SMART
10 A
32
Driver’s Side Power Window
20 A
33
Passenger’s Side Power Window
20 A
34
Rear Driver’s Side Power Window
20 A
35
Rear Passenger’s Side Power Window
20 A
36
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
20 A
37
ACCESSORY
7.5 A
38
–
–
39
Left DRL
7.5 A
40
Accessory Power Socket (Center Pocket)
20 A
41
Rear Driver’s Side Door Lock
10 A
42
Door Lock
20 A
c
Meter (AWD models)
7.5 A
D
Back Up (AWD models)
10 A
E
Stop (AWD models)
7.5 A
F
Parking Lights (AWD models)
15 A
G
Audio ACC (AWD models)
7.5 A
G
Rear Seat Heater (Not available on all models) (2WD models, AWD models)
(15 A)
A
ABS/VSA (AWD models)
7.5 A
B
MICU (AWD models)
7.5 A
C
–
–
D
–
E
STRLD (AWD models)
7.5 A
F
Audio (AWD models)
20 A
G
ACM (AWD models)
7.5 A
G
Heated Steering Wheel (Not available on all models) (2WD models, AWD models)
(10 A)
Fuses in the interior fuse box Type B
Fuses Number
Protected Components
Fuses Amp. Rating
1
P-AWS L
(40 A)
2
e-pretensioner Right (Not available on all models)
(20 A)
3
e-pretensioner Left (Not available on all models)
(20 A)
4
ACC Radar (Not available on all models)
(10 A)
5
Idle Stop (AWD models)
(30 A)
6
P-AWS R
(40 A)
7
FR DE-ICE (Not available on all models)
(15 A)
8
Idle Stop (AWD models)
(30 A)
[2018/2019/2020]
Fuses in the under-hood fuse box Type A
Fuses Number
Protected Components
Fuses Amp. Rating
1
EPS
70 A
1
Sub Fuse Box
60 A
1
ABS/VSA Motor
40 A
1
ABS/VSA FSR
20 A
1
Main Fan (6-cylinder models with 2WD, 6-cylinder models with AWD)
30 A
1
Main Fuse
125 A
2
IG Main
30 A
2
F/B Main
60 A
2
F/B Main 2
60 A
2
Headlight Main
30 A
2
IG Main 2
30 A
2
Starter Cut 1
40 A
2
Injector (6-cylinder models with 2WD, 6-cylinder models with AWD)
20 A
2
Sub Fan (4-cylinder models)
20 A
2
Rear Defroster
40 A
2
Main Fan (4-cylinder models)
30 A
2
Sub Fan (6-cylinder models with 2WD, 6-cylinder models with AWD)
30 A
2
Wiper
30 A
2
Heater Motor
40 A
3
Headlight Washer (6-cylinder models with 2WD, 6-cylinder models with AWD)
(30 A)
3
Left Electric Parking Brake
30 A
3
Right Electric Parking Brake
30 A
3
Driver Thigh Support (Not available on all models)
(30 A)
4
–
–
5
–
–
6
–
7
–
–
8
STRLD (4-cylinder models, 6-cylinder models with 2WD)
7.5 A
9
Interior Lights (4-cylinder models), 6-cylinder models with 2WD)
5 A
10
Headlight Low/High Main
20 A
11
Oil Level
7.5 A
12
Front Fog Lights ( Not available on all models)
(7.5 A)
13
Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining
20 A
14
Hazard
15 A
15
IGP2
15 A
16
IG Coil
15 A
17
Stop (4-cylinder models, 6-cylinder models with 2WD)
10 A
17
SH-AWD (6-cylinder models with AWD)
20 A
18
Horn
10 A
19
Audio (4-cylinder models, 6-cylinder models with 2WD)
20 A
19
Interior Light (6-cylinder models with AWD)
5 A
20
ACM (6-cylinder models with 2WD, 6-cylinder models with AWD)
20 A
20
Injector (4-cylinder models)
20 A
21
FI Main
15 A
22
DBW
15 A
23
TCU/SBW (6-cylinder models with 2WD, 6-cylinder models with AWD)
10 A
24
Premium AMP
30 A
25
MG Clutch
7.5 A
26
Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding
20 A
27
Parking Lights (4-cylinder models, 6-cylinder models with 2WD)
15 A
28
BMS
7.5 A
29
Back Up
10 A
Fuses in the under-hood fuse box Type B
Fuses Number
Protected Components
Fuses Amp. Rating
1
Left Headlight Low Beam
7.5 A
2
Right Headlight Low Beam
7.5 A
3
Right Headlight High Beam
7.5 A
4
Left Headlight High Beam
7.5 A
Fuses in the interior fuse box Type A
Fuses Number
Protected Components
Fuses Amp. Rating
1
A/C
7.5 A
2
DRL
7.5 A
3
ST Motor
(7.5 A)
4
–
–
5
Meter (2WD models)
7.5 A
5
Auto Dimming Mirror (AWD models)
7.5 A
6
SRS
(7.5 A)
7
Option
7.5 A
8
MISS SOL (4-cylinder models)
(15 A)
9
Fuel Pump
20 A
10
ABS/VSA (2WD models)
(7.5 A)
10
Smart (AWD models)
(7.5 A)
11
Spare Fuse
30 A
12
Wiper
7.5 A
13
ACG
15 A
14
Accessory Power Socket (Console Compartment)
20 A
15
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
20 A
16
Moon roof
20 A
17
AVS/Seat Heaters
20 A
18
–
–
19
Passenger’s Side Door Unlock
10 A
20
Driver’s Side Rear Door Unlock
10 A
21
Driver’s Side Door Lock
(10 A)
22
Passenger’s Side Door Lock
10 A
23
Driver’s Side Door Unlock
(10 A)
24
SRS
10 A
25
Instrument Panel Lights
7.5 A
26
ACC Key Lock
7.5 A
27
Parking Lights
7.5 A
28
Lumbar Support
10 A
29
Right DRL
7.5 A
30
Washer
20 A
31
SMART
10 A
32
Driver’s Side Power Window
20 A
33
Passenger’s Side Power Window
20 A
34
Rear Driver’s Side Power Window
20 A
35
Rear Passenger’s Side Power Window
20 A
36
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
20 A
37
ACCESSORY
7.5 A
38
–
–
39
Left DRL
7.5 A
40
Accessory Power Socket (Center Pocket)
20 A
41
Rear Driver’s Side Door Lock
10 A
42
Door Lock
20 A
c
Meter (AWD models)
7.5 A
D
Back Up (AWD models)
10 A
E
Stop (AWD models)
7.5 A
F
Parking Lights (AWD models)
15 A
G
Audio ACC (AWD models)
7.5 A
G
Rear Seat Heater (Not available on all models) (2WD models, AWD models)
(15 A)
A
ABS/VSA (AWD models)
7.5 A
B
MICU (AWD models)
7.5 A
C
–
–
D
–
E
STRLD (AWD models)
7.5 A
F
Audio (AWD models)
20 A
G
ACM (AWD models)
7.5 A
G
Heated Steering Wheel (Not available on all models) (2WD models, AWD models)
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