2009 Acura TL fuse

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .582
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Changing a Flat Tire .583
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If the Engine Won’t Start .588
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Jump Starting .591
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If the Engine Overheats .593
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .595
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Charging System Indicator .595
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .596
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Brake System Indicator .597
Opening the Fuel Fill Door
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Manually .598
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Fuses .599
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Fuse Locations .603
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Emergency Towing .606
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .608
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position or on models with keyless
access system, press the engine
start/stop button to set START
Mode (see page ), but the engine
does not run.Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position or on models
with keyless access system, press
the engine start/stop button to set
STARTMode(seepage ).If
the headlights do not dim, check
the condition of the fuses. If the
f uses are OK, there is probably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. See
on page .If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the vehicle
f rom a booster battery (see page
).
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T he Starter Operates Normally
Emergency T owing
If theEngineWon’tStart
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The vehicle’s f uses are contained in
threefuseboxes.
The interior f use box is located
under the dashboard on the driver’s
side. The f use label is attached
under the steering column.The passenger’s side interior f use
box is on the lower passenger’s side
panel. To remove the f use box lid,
put your f inger in the notch on the
lid, and pull it upward slightly, then
pull it toward you and take it out of
its hinges.The under-hood f use box is on the
driver’s side next to the air cleaner
housing.
To access the under-hood f use box,
remove the lef t-side engine
compartment cover (see page ).
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Fuses
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DRIVER’S SIDE
PASSENGER’S SIDE
NOTCH TAB
FUSE LABEL UNDER-HOOD
AIR CLEANER HOUSING
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Also check the combined f use box in
the under-hood f use box.
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
, and , or the diagram on
thefuseboxlidorthefuselabel,
which f use or f uses control that
component. Check those f uses f irst,
but check all the f uses bef ore
deciding that a blown f use is not 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 . Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking at the wire inside.
Removing these f uses requires a
Phillips-head screwdriver. Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
Models equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine
start/stop button instead of an
ignition switch. VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) Mode is the equivalent of
LOCK (0). See page for
ignition switch and power mode
comparison. 3.
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
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FUSE
BLOWN BLOWN
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Your vehicle has spare fuses on the
back of the under-hood f use box
cover.
Look f or a blown wire inside the
f use. If it is blown, replace it with
oneof thesparefusesof thesame
rating or lower.
Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use box and all the
fuses in the interior fuse boxes by
pulling out each one with the f use
pullerprovidedonthebackof the
under-hood f use box cover. 5.
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Fuses
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BLOWN
FUSE PULLERSPARE FUSES
FUSE PULLER
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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.
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).
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. 6.
Fuses
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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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Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
No.
Amps. Amps.
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21 40 A
40 A
15 A
20 A
7.5 A
15 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
11
12
21
22
23
24
25
26 Battery
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
EPS
ABS/VSA MTR
ABS/VSA
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
Option
Headlight Washer
SH-AWD Rear Defroster
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Heater Motor
Hazard
Horn and Stop
Keyless Access System
Not Used
IG Coil
FI Sub
Back Up
Interior Lights
FI Main
DBW
Back Up FI ECU
MG, Clutch
Radiator Fan Timer
IG Main
Sub Fan Motor
Sub Fan Motor
Driver’s Side Fuse Box
Main Fan Motor
Driver’s Side Light Main
Wiper Motor
Passenger’s Side Light Main
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
120 A
40 A
70 A
40 A
30 A
40 A
30 A
30 A 50 A
40 A
30 A
60 A
40 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
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2:
On SH-AWD models only
On 2WD models only
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Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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No. Amps. No. Amps.
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7.5 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31 20 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
Not Used
SH-AWD
Washer
Wiper
ODS
ABS/VSA
Not Used
Starter Relay Fuel Pump
VB SOL
SRS
Meter
ACG
Not Used
Daytime Running Light
A/C
Accessory, Key, Lock
Accessory
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Moonroof
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Rear Left Power Window
Front ACC Socket
Driver’s Power Window
Driver’s Side Door Lock
FrontLeftFogLight
Lef t Side Small Lights
(Exterior)
Left Headlight High Beam
TPMS
Left Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
: If equipped
Fuse Locations
604
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Driver’s side
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