2021 ACURA ILX Fuses and Fuse Box | Check if a fuse has blown

Any modern car, including the 2021 Acura ILX, needs a complex electrical system to power all of its parts and features. Fuse boxes are an important part of this system. They are put in strategic places around the car to protect against electrical overloads and short circuits. These important fuses are kept in the fuse box, which is usually easy to get to, like the driver’s sidekick panel or the engine room. Knowing the fuse box and its contents is very important for car drivers in case of an electrical problem. To tell if a fuse has blown, you have to look at it and see if the wire is broken or if it has changed color. In the 2021 Acura ILX, this easy but necessary step can help with a quick diagnostic process that can help fix wiring problems and make sure that different parts of the car work smoothly.

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Fuses

Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) and check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover. Locate the fuse in question by the fuse number and box cover number.

Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push the tabs to open the box.

Circuit-protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected		Amps
1	EPS	70 A
	−	−
	ABS/VSA FSR	30 A
	ABS/VSA Motor	40 A
	WIPER	30 A
	Main Fuse	120 A
	IG Main	50 A
	Fuse Box Main	60 A
	Fuse Box Main 2	60 A
	Headlight Main	30 A
	ST/MG SW	30 A
2	Rear Defogger	30 A
	IG Main1	30 A
	Blower	40 A
	IG Main2	30 A
	Sub Fan Motor	20 A
	Main Fan Motor	20 A
3	−	−
	−	−
	−	−
	−	−
4	−	−
5	Starter DIAG	7.5 A
6	−	−
7	−	−
8	−	−
9	−	−
10	−	−
11	Oil Level	7.5 A
12	Fog Lights*	(20 A)
13	Injector	20 A
14	Hazard	10 A
15	FI Sub	15 A
16	IG Coil	15 A
17	Daytime Running Lights	7.5 A
18	Stop & Horn	10 A
19	−	−
20	Right Headlight Low Beam	10 A
21	IGP	15 A
22	DBW	15 A
23	Left Headlight Low Beam	10 A
24	−	−
25	MG Clutch	7.5 A
26	Washer	15 A
27	Small	20 A
28	Interior Lights	7.5 A
29	Backup	10 A

Interior Fuse Box
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse number and label number.

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Circuit-protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected		Amps
1	−	−
2	ACG	15 A
3	SRS	10 A
4	Fuel Pump	15 A
5	Meter	7.5 A
6	Power Window	7.5 A
7	VB SOL	7.5 A
8	Right Door Lock Motor (Unlock)	15 A
9	Left Door Lock Motor (Unlock)	15 A
10	Audio*	(15 A)
11	Moonroof	20 A
12	Driver’s Power Seat Sliding	(20 A)
13	Driver’s Power Seat Reclining	(20 A)
14	Seat Heaters	(20 A)
15	Driver’s Door Lock Motor (Unlock)	10 A
16	Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding*	(20 A)
17	Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining*	(20 A)
18	Driver’s Power Lumbar	10 A
19	Accessory	7.5 A
20	ACC Key Lock	7.5 A
21	Daytime Running Lights	7.5 A
22	HAC	7.5 A
23	−	−
24	ABS/VSA	7.5 A
25	ACC	7.5 A
26	−	−
27	Accessory Power Socket	20 A
28	−	−
29	ODS	7.5 A
30	Driver’s Door Lock Motor (Lock)	10 A
31	SMART	10 A
32	Right Door Lock Motor (Lock)	15 A
33	Left Door Lock Motor (Lock)	15 A
34	Small Lights	7.5 A
35	Illumination	7.5 A
36	−	−
37	Premium Audio*	(30 A)  (20 A)*
38	Left Headlight High Beam	10 A
39	Right Headlight High Beam	10 A
40	−	−
41	Door Lock	20 A
42	Driver’s Power Window	20 A
43	Rear Passenger’s Side Power Window	20 A
44	Front Passenger’s Side Power Window	20 A
45	Rear Driver’s Side Power Window	20 A
46	−	−

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Turn headlights and all accessories off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine compartment.
   1. If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screw and replace it with a new one.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine compartment and the vehicle interior.
   1. If there is a blown fuse, remove it with the fuse puller and replace it with a new one.

Notice
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances of damaging the electrical system.
Use the charts to locate the fuse in question and confirm the specified amperage on the fuse label.
Replace the fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified amperage.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine compartment fuse box cover.

 

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