In the following entry we present diagrams and locations of fuse boxes and relays for Porsche 911 (996) from the years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004. Porsche 911 (996) is a sports car that was produced from 1996 to 2004.

Fuse box in the passenger compartment

It is located by the door, behind the cowl, on the driver’s side.

NumberDescriptionAmps [A]
A11997-1998: Right high beam;
1999-2004: Right high beam, high beam control.
7.5
15
A21997-1998: Left high beam;
1999-2004: Left high beam.
7.5
15
A3Right side marker light7.5
A4Left side marker light7.5
A5License plate light, instrument lighting, location light (2002-2004)15
A6Seat heater25
A7Fog light, rear fog light25
A8License plate light (Canada)7.5
A91997-1998: Right low beam;
1999-2004: Right low beam.
7.5
15
A101997-1998: Left low beam;
1999-2004: Left low beam.
7.5
15
B1Cluster, Tiptronic, ASR ON/OFF Button (PSM), Diagnostics, Power Top15
B21997-2000: Radio, InfoSystem (1997-1998);
2001-2004: Hazard Warning, A.Turn-Signal System.
7.5
15
B3Two-color horns25
B4Engine compartment blower15
B5Backup Light, CU Memory Mirror Adjustment, CU Power Top (996)7.5
B61997-1998: Hazard warning switch, power top (986);
1999-2004: Turn signals, power window.
15
B7Brake light, cruise control15
B8CU CLS alarm, CU DME/ME (engine electronics), CU Tiptronic15
B91997-1998: CU ABS Traction Control
1999-2004: CU ABS, ASR, PSM
15
B10Instrument cluster diagnostics, headlight vertical angle adjustment (1999-2004), ALWR (986 from 2001), parking assistant (986 from 2001)15
C1MFI-DI relay, engine electronics25
C2Ignition, lambda probe heater30
C31997-1998: CU alarm system, central locking system, electric window (996);
1999-2004: CU CLS alarm, electric window, sunroof, CU roof, interior lighting.
15
C41997-2001: Fuel pump;
2002-2004: Fuel pump.
25
30
C5986:
up to 1999: Not used;
from 2000: Engine compartment blower, stage 1.
5
C6Mat25
C7Term.X control cables7.5
C81997-2001: Radiator fan 2 (right);
2002-2004: Radiator fan 2 (right).
30
40
C9Headlight cleaning system25
C101997-2001: Radiator fan 1 (left);
2002-2004: Radiator fan 1 (left).
30
40
D1Power Window30
D2Heated mirrors, rear window defogger30
D3Top drive for convertible, sunroof (1999-2004)30
D4Rear electric window (convertible)30
D5Lighter15
D6Heater air conditioning system30
D71997-1998: Hazard warning light switch, CU DME (986);
1999-2000: Hazard warning, A.Turn Signal system;
2001-2004: Rear spoiler cover opening.
15
D81997-2000: Spoiler extension;
2001: Radio;
2002-2004: Radio and audio options package.
15
15
7.5
D9Audio Option Pack (996)986:
up to 2000: Audio Option Pack;
from 2001: DSP Amplifier.
15
D10996:
1997-2001: Retrofit attachment point (maximum 5 A warning);
2002-2004: Telephone; 986:
Retrofit attachment point (maximum 5 A warning).
7.5/5
E1Term.86S, CU-CL Alarm, Radio, Cluster CU Info System, Daytime Running Light (1999-2004), CU Sensor Overturn (1999-2004)7.5
E2CU memory7.5
E3Power socket, CU memory socket, left30
E4Electric seat, CU memory slot on the right side30
E5Information system7.5
E6Term.30 Telephone/handheld, navigation control unit, ORVR (1999-2004)7.5
E7Air conditioning system7.5
E8Term.15 Telephone/Handheld, InfoSystem, Navigation (986, 2001)7.5
E91996-1997, 986: Term.15 Telephone / Handy;
1997-1998, 996: FDR;
1999-2001: PSM;
2002-2004: PSM.
7.5
30
30
25
E101996-1997, 986: CU Tiptronic;
1997-1998, 996: FDR;
1999-2001: PSM;
2002-2004: PSM.
7.5
30
30
25

Relay box 1

Located above the fuse panel.

Actual for Porsche 986, for other models may vary

NumberRelay
1
2
3Flasher
4Mirror and rear window defogger
5to 1997: Speakerphone for switching telephone
6Daytime running lights CU (double relay)
7
8Washing headlights CU
9Term.XE
10Two-tone horns
12USA/JAPAN: Fog light
13Fuel pump
14Top Power CU (Dual Relay)
15
16Intermittent wiper control
18Starting the heating
19Radiator fan 1 stage 1
20Radiator fan 1 stage 2
21Radiator fan 2 stage 1
22Radiator fan 2 stage 2

Relay box 2

Located behind and under the rear seats.

Actual for Porsche 986, for other models may vary

NumberDescriptionAmps [A]
Secondary air pump (fuse)40
1MFI+DI relay
2up to 1998: Ignition/Oxygen Sensor
3Spoiler extension
4Air conditioning compressor
5
7Activate the lock
8from 2000: Engine compartment blower
9Spoiler withdrawal
10Secondary air pump
11

Main fuses

Actual for Porsche 986, for other models may vary

NumberDescription
F1PSM
F2ONBOARD COMPONENT Network 1
F3ONBOARD COMPONENT Network 2
F4Ignition lock
F5Engine electronics
F6ONBOARD COMPONENT Network 3
F7PSM
Porsche 911 (996) (1996-2004) fuses and relays. Porsche 911 (996) (1996-2004) fuse diagram.