2018 Honda Clarity Fuses and Fuse Box | How to Fix a Blown Fuse

2018 Honda Clarity Fuses and Fuse Box | How to Fix a Blown Fuse

The 2018 Honda Clarity is a cutting-edge plug-in hybrid car with high-tech features and eco-friendly options. The fuses and fuse box are two of its most important parts. They make sure that the vehicle’s electrical systems work properly. A network of fuses in the fuse box keeps electricity from overloading and short-circuiting. It acts as a safety hub. Keeping you safe from damage, each fuse is connected to a different electrical part. Finding and replacing a blown fuse is necessary to get the device working again after it has been damaged. Understanding the layout of the fuses and reading the car’s manual can help with this process, giving owners the power to fix minor electrical problems and keep their 2018 Honda Clarity running at its best.

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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.

Engine Compartment Fuse Box
There are three fuse boxes in the engine compartment.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover. Locate the fuse in question by the fuse number and box cover number.

Fuse box A
Located near the windshield washer reservoir. Push the tabs to open the box.

Circuit-protected and fuse rating

	Circuit Protected	Amps
1	BATTERY	175 A
	EPS	70 A
	ESB	40 A
	IG MAIN (SMART)	30 A
2	ABS/VSA MOTOR	40 A
	WIPER MOTOR 1	30 A
	ABS/VSA FSR	40 A
	−	30 A
	Engine EWP	30 A
3	SUB FUSE BOX 2-1	30 A
	SUB FUSE BOX 3-2	30 A
	IG MAIN 2	30 A
4	IG COIL	15 A
5	H/L LO MAIN	15 A
6	EVTC	20 A
7	DTWP	10 A
8	DBW	15 A
9	VBU	10 A
10	STOPLIGHT	7.5 A
11	IGP	15 A
12	FUSE BOX MAIN 1	60 A
	FUSE BOX MAIN 2	40 A
	FUSE BOX MAIN 3	50 A
	H/L HI MAIN	30 A
	SMALL MAIN	20 A
	SUB FUSE BOX 4	30 A
	−	30 A
	WIPER MOTOR 2	30 A
	−	30 A
	−	30 A
13	HEATER MOTOR	40 A
14	REAR DEFROSTER	40 A
15	−	−
16	BATT SNSR	7.5 A
17	ES EWP	15 A
18	A/C MAIN/DRL	10 A
19	ES VLV	7.5 A
20	HORN	10 A
21	BACK UP	10 A
22	AUDIO	15 A
23	IGPS (LAF)	10 A
24	R H/L LO	7.5 A
25	L H/L LO	7.5 A
26	IGPS	10 A

Fuse box B
Pull up the cover on the + terminal, then remove it while pulling out the tab as shown.
Replacement of engine compartment fuses should be done by an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.

Circuit-protected and fuse rating

	Circuit Protected	Amps
a	MAIN	200 A
b	RB MAIN 1	70 A
c	RB MAIN 2	80 A
d	GLOW	60 A

Fuse Box C
Located near the fuse box B.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover. Locate the fuse in question by the fuse number and box cover number.

Circuit-protected and fuse rating

	Circuit Protected	Amps
1	RFC1	30 A
2	RFC2	30 A
3	P-ACT	30 A
4	IGB RFC1	7.5 A
5	IGB RFC2	7.5 A

Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
There are four fuse boxes on the driver’s side.

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

Circuit-protected and fuse rating

	Circuit Protected	Amps
1	ACC	7.5 A
2	−	−
3	VB SOL	10 A
4	SHIFTER	7.5 A
5	OPTION MAIN	15 A
6	SRS OPTION	7.5 A
7	METER	10 A
8	FUEL PUMP	15 A
9	OPTION	7.5 A
10	CTR ACC SOCKET	20 A
11	−	−
12	R-SIDE DOOR LOCK	10 A
13	L SIDE DOOR UNLOCK	10 A
14	RR L P/W	20 A
15	AS P/W	20 A
16	DOOR LOCK	20 A
17	P-DRV	7.5 A
18	−	−
19	WASHER	15 A
20	−	−
21	ACG	7.5 A
22	DRL	7.5 A
23	−	10 A
24	FR SENSOR CAMERA	5 A
25	DR DOOR LOCK	10 A
26	R SIDE DOOR UNLOCK	10 A
27	RR R P/W	20 A
28	DR P/W	20 A
29	FR ACC SOCKET	20 A
30	INTERIOR LIGHT	7.5 A
31	DR P/SEAT REC	20 A
32	FR SEAT HEATER	20 A
33	DR P/SEAT SLI	20 A
34	ABS/VSA	7.5 A
35	SRS	10 A
36	−	−
37	LID ACT	10 A
38	L SIDE DOOR LOCK	10 A
39	DR DOOR UNLOCK	10 A

Fuse Box B
Located under the fuse box A.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on the under panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse number and label number.

Circuit-protected and fuse-rating

	Circuit Protected	Amps
c	QC CNT	(10 A)
d	R H/L HI	7.5 A
e	L H/L HI	7.5 A
f	IGC	10 A
g	HAZARD	10 A
h	IGB	15 A
i	SMART	10 A
j	IGA	10 A

Fuse Box C
Located on the right side of fuse box B.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on the under panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse number and label number.

Circuit-protected and fuse-rating

	Circuit Protected	Amps
k	AS P/SEAT REC	(20 A)
l	AS P/SEAT SLIDE	(20 A)
m	ILLUMI	7.5 A
n	SMALL	7.5 A

Fuse Box D
Located inside the driver’s side outer panel.
Replacement of fuses in the driver’s side outer panel should be done by an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.

Circuit-protected and fuse rating

	Circuit Protected	Amps
p	COMBO	(10 A)
q	IGMG	(7.5 A)
r	SHIFTER	7.5 A
s	P-ACT DRV	7.5 A
t	−	−
u	EPP	(7.5 A)
v	OPTION	7.5 A
w	ESB	7.5 A

Inspecting and Changing Fuses

1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
   (LOCK). Turn headlights and all accessories off.
2.  Check the fuses on the battery in the engine compartment.
   1. If the fuse is blown, have it replaced by an authorized Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid dealer.
3. Remove the fuse box cover.
4. 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.

Inspecting and Changing Fuses

NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances of damaging the electrical system.
Replace the fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the cover of the engine compartment fuse box A.

 

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