2008 HONDA S2000 Owners Manual

The vehicle’s f uses are contained in
threefuseboxes.The primary under-hood f use box is
onthepassenger’ssidenexttothe
battery. To open it, push the two tabs
as shown.The auxiliary under-hood f use box is
on the driver’s side, near the brake
f luid reservoir. To open it, push the
taboneachside,andremovethelid.
The interior f use box is underneath
the dashboard on the driver’s side.
To open it, turn the knob.
Fuses
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INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD
(PRIMARY)
UNDER-HOOD
(AUXILIARY)
KNOB
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If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, check f or a
blown f use f irst. Determine f rom the
chart on pages and , or the
diagram on the f use box lid, which
f use or f uses control that device.
Check those f uses f irst, but check all
the f uses bef ore deciding that a
blown f use is the cause. Replace any
blown f uses, and check if the device
works.Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box. Check each of the large f uses in
the primary under-hood f use box
by looking through the top at the
wire inside. Removing these f uses
requires a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use boxes and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each one with the f use
puller provided in the interior f use
box.
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2. 3. 4.
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Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
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BLOWN
FUSE PULLER
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If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem with your
vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in
that circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied technician.
Look f or a blown wire inside the
f use. If it is blown, replace it with
oneof thesparefusesof thesame
rating or lower. 6.
5.
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BLOWN
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.
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If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘CODE’’ (U.S. model) or
‘‘Code’’ (Canadian model) in the
f requency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the five-digit code
(see page ).
If thefusefortheinstrumentpanel
is removed, the clock setting in the
instrument panel will be canceled. To
reset the time, see page .123
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No.
No. Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected
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15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 7.5 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
20 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
10 A Windshield Wiper,
Auto Stop Signal
Washer Motor
IGP (DBW)
IGP (LAF)
Accessory Socket
Windshield Wiper
Turn Signal Light
ACG
Meter, Backup Lights
Not used
Engine Start
Fuel Pump, SRS
SRS 10 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
15 A Daytime Running Lights
Keyless Entry
Back-up
Interior Light
Small Lights
Radio
TPMS
Heater Control,
Cooling Fan Relay
Power Mirrors
Right Power Window
Lef t Power Window
IG Coil
LAF
DBW
: if equipped
Fuse Locations
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No. No.
Amps. Circuits Protected
No. Amps. Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
20 A
70 A Rear Window Defogger
Not used
EPS
Not used
1
2
3
4 40 A
20 A
20 A
30 A
20 A
40 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
10 A
30 A
15 A
20 A
30 A
30 A
100 A 40 A Magnetic Clutch Relay
Right Headlight
ACG S
Hazard Warning Lights
Cooling Fan
Not used
Stop
Left Headlight
VSA F/S
VSA Motor
Battery
IG1 Main
Lighting 1 Relay
Lighting 2 Relay
Horn Relay
Power Window Motor
RightSoftTopMotor
Accessory Socket
Backup ACC
Left Soft Top Motor
Heater Motor
Condenser Fan
DBW
Condenser Fan Relay
Cooling Fan Relay
1: ExceptCRmodels
2 : if equipped2
1
1
2 2
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AUXILIARY FUSE BOX
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES:
PRIMARY FUSE BOX
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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inf orm
them a f lat-bed is required. If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see the previous
column).
For very short distances, such as
f reeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchors in the front and rear
bumpers.To use the towing hook:
Remove the cover f rom the
bumper.
Using the wheel nut wrench,
fasten the extension into the bolt
hole in the anchor.
Remove the towing hook, hook
extension, and wheel nut wrench
f rom the tool box.
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2.
3.
Emergency T owing
The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with f lat-bed
equipment.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
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Screw the towing hook into the
extension, and tighten it securely
using the wheel nut wrench.
4.
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TIRE WHEEL WRENCH
To avoid damage to your vehicle, use
the towing hook f or straight, f lat
ground towing only. Do not tow at an
angle. The tow hook should not be used
to tow the vehicle onto a f lat bed. Do
not use it as a tie down.
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