Acura MDX (2007 – 2013) Fuse Box Diagrams & Location

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Acura MDX (2007 – 2013) Fuse Box Diagrams & Location

This resource is intended to assist owners of the Acura MDX from model years 2007 through 2013 in accurately diagnosing and addressing common electrical problems, with a particular emphasis on the vehicle’s fuse and relay compartments.

Fuse Box Locations

Engine Compartment Fuse Box

Primary Under-Hood Fuse Box:

The primary under-hood fuse box is located next to the battery.

Secondary Under-Hood Fuse Box:

The secondary under-hood fuse box is on the passenger’s side.

The sub fuse box is on the passenger’s side (under-hood).
(U.S. Advance Package, Advance Package with Entertainment, and Canadian Elite Package models).

Passenger Compartment Fuse Box

Interior Fuse Box:

The interior fuse box is underneath the dashboard on the driver’s side. To remove the fuse box lid, put your finger in the notch on the lid, pull it toward you, and take it out of its hinges.

Luggage Compartment

Rear Fuse Box:

The rear fuse box is located on the left side ofcargo area.

Engine Compartment Fuse Box Diagram

Acura MDX (2007,2008 and 2009)

Primary Under-Hood Fuse Box:

No.	Amps.	Circuits Protected
1	120 A	Main fuse
	—	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
2-8	—	Not Used
3-1	60 A	Fog Lights, Front Blower Motor
3-2	40 A	Headlights, Daytime Running Lights
3-3	60 A	Cooling Fan, Condenser Fan, MG Clutch, Headlight Washer*
3-4	50 A	Ignition Switch Main
3-5	50 A	Power Window
3-6	60 A	SH-AWD, Power Tailgate Open/Closer, Rear ACC Socket, Cargo Area Light, Rear Defroster
3-7	30 A	ECU (PCM)
3-8	—	Not Used
4	40 A	Audio, Door Lock, Interior Lights
5	—	Not Used
6	—	Not Used
7	30 A	Active Damper Control Unit
8	30 A	Audio Amplifier
9	7.5 A	Rear Entertainment System
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
15	20 A	A/C Inverter

Secondary Under-Hood Fuse Box:

No.	Amps.	Circuits Protected
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*
15	30 A	Condenser Fan
16	30 A	Cooling Fan
17	7.5 A	MG Clutch
18	15 A	Left Headlight Low
19	15 A	Right Headlight Low
22	7.5 A	Small Lights (Interior)

Acura MDX (2010 and 2011)

Primary Under-Hood Fuse Box:

No.	Amps.	Circuits Protected
1	120 A	Main fuse
	—	Not Used
2 – 1	—	Not Used
2 – 2	30 A	SH-AWD
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, Telescopic Steering Wheel
2 – 7	40 A	Front Heated Seat, TPMS, Moonroof, Driver’s Lumbar Support
2 – 8	—	Not Used
3 – 1	60 A	Fog Lights, Front Blower Motor, Interior Light
3 – 2	40 A	Headlights, Daytime Running Lights
3 – 3	60 A	Cooling Fan, Condenser Fan, MG Clutch, Headlight Washer*¹
3 – 4	50 A	Ignition Switch Main
3 – 5	50 A	Power Window
3 – 6	60 A	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*²
6	30 A	EPT-R*²
7	30 A	Active Damper Control Unit*²
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*²
15	20 A	A/C Inverter

Secondary Under-Hood Fuse Box:

No.	Amps.	Circuits Protected
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*
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)

SUB FUSE BOX

U.S. Advance Package, Advance Package with Entertainment, and Canadian Elite Package models

No.	Amps.	Circuits Protected
1	10 A	ACC/CMBS, BSI, ADS, EPT, AVS

Acura MDX (2012 and 2013)

Primary Under-Hood Fuse Box:

No.	Amps.	Circuits Protected
1	120 A	Main fuse
	—	Not Used
2 – 1	30 A	ADS*²
2 – 2	30 A	SH-AWD
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, Telescopic Steering Wheel
2 – 7	40 A	Front Heated Seat, TPMS, Moonroof, Driver’s Lumbar Support
2 – 8	—	—
3 – 1	60 A	Fog Lights, Front Blower Motor, Interior Light
3 – 2	40 A	Headlights, Daytime Running Lights
3 – 3	60 A	Cooling Fan, Condenser Fan, MG Clutch, Headlight Washer*¹
3 – 4	50 A	Ignition Switch Main
3 – 5	50 A	Power Window
3 – 6	60 A	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*²
6	30 A	EPT-R*²
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*²
15	20 A	A/C Inverter

Secondary Under-Hood Fuse Box:

No.	Amps.	Circuits Protected
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*
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)

SUB FUSE BOX

If equipped

No.	Amps.	Circuits Protected
1	10 A	ACC/CMBS, BSI, ADS, EPT, AVS

Passenger Compartment Fuse Box Diagram