Location and purpose of fuses and relays Acura MDX (YD2) (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013). If you don’t have a manual at hand, this article will help you find out where the fuses or relays are located in your car.
Fuses in the Acura MDX (YD2) cabin
- Fuse block
- Device control module
- Combination switch control unit
- SRS block
- Tilt/Telescopic Steering Control Unit
- Relay block No. 1
- Relay block No. 2
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Control Unit
- Navigation display / central information display
- Relay block No. 3
- 2010-2012: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Unit
- Headlight leveling control unit
- Climate control unit
- Audio navigation unit / audio unit
- Keyless immobilizer control unit
- 2010-2012: Electronic tensioner
- Rear climate control panel
- Handsfreelink control unit
- 2007-2009: Rear electric fan relay
- 2010-2012: Seat ventilation control unit
- 2007-2009: Rear seat heating relay
- AC Inverter Unit
MDX (YD2) Interior Fuse Box Diagram
The passenger compartment fuse box is located under the instrument panel on the driver’s side. To remove the fuse cover, insert your finger into the groove on the cover, pull it towards you and remove it from the hinges.
| № | (A) | Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.5 | Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Control Unit |
| 2 | 10 | Driver’s lumbar support motor |
| 3 | 10 | 2007: Control unit/sunroof motor |
| 15 | 2008-2012: Control unit/sunroof motor | |
| 4 | 20 | Driver’s seat cushion fan motor, driver’s seat heater, driver’s seat heater on indicators, driver’s seat backrest fan motor, front passenger’s seat cushion fan motor, front passenger’s seat backrest fan motor, front passenger’s seat heater |
| 5 | 10 | AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver), audio unit, audio navigation unit, HandsFreeLink control unit, XM receiver |
| 6 | 7.5 | Driver’s footwell lighting, Driver’s vanity mirror lighting, Front individual map lighting, Front passenger’s footwell lighting, Passenger’s vanity mirror lighting, Ignition key lighting, Left rear door lighting, Sunroof control unit/motor, Rear individual map lighting (3rd), Right rear door lighting, Luggage compartment lighting |
| 7 | 10 | Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Unit, Climate Control Unit, Combination Switch Control Unit, Data Link Connector (DLC), Central Information Display, Driver MPCS Unit, Instrument Control Module, Keyless Immobilizer Control Unit, Display Integrated Multiplex Control Unit (MICU), Front Passenger MPCS Unit, HFL Navigation Microphone, Tilt/Telescopic Steering Control Unit, Rear Controller and Screen, Relay Control Module, Rear Multiplex Control Unit (MICU), Power Rear Door Control Unit, Power Seat Control Unit |
| 8 | 20 | Door lock (Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU)) |
| 9 | 15 | Front accessory socket, Rear accessory socket |
| 10 | 15 | PKM (VBSOL) |
| 11 | 30 | 2007-2009: Wiper motor, wiper/washer control circuit, evaporative emission control (EVAP) system, canister vent shut-off valve, front air-fuel ratio (A/F) sensor (bank 2, sensor 1), front secondary heated oxygen sensor (bank 2, sensor 2), rear air-fuel ratio sensor (bank 1, sensor 1), rear secondary heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) (bank 1, sensor 2) |
| 30 | 2010-2012: Wiper motor, Wiper motor | |
| 12 | 10 | Subwoofer |
| 13 | 20 | Front passenger electric motor (tilt, rear seat up-down) |
| 14 | 20 | Electric driver motor (slide, front up-down) |
| 15 | 20 | Tilt/Telescopic Steering Control Unit |
| 16 | 20 | Electric driver motor (tilt, rear up-down) |
| 17 | 20 | Front passenger seat motor with electric drive (sliding, front up-down) |
| 18 | 10 | Alternator, Electric Load Sensor (ELD), Engine Mount Control Solenoid Valve, Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve, PCM (VBSOL), PCM (Brake Pedal Position Switch), Air-Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor |
| 19 | 20 | 2007-2009: Fuel pump, keyless immobilizer control unit, powertrain control module (PCM), PGM-FI main relay 2 (fuel pump) |
| 20 | 2010-2012: PCM (IG1), fuel pump control unit, keyless immobilizer control unit | |
| 20 | 7.5 | 2007–2009: Active shock absorber control unit, brake light relay, hazard warning sensor, occupant detection system (ODS) unit, Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) control unit, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) unit |
| 10 | 2010-2012: Fuse: #35, 37, 39 | |
| 21 | 7.5 | AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver), active damper control unit, active damper system switch, backup lights, brake light relay, central information display, combination switch control unit, driver MPCS unit, electric compass unit, sensor control unit, sensor control module, integrated power trunk lid control multiplex; |
| 22 | 10 | Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Unit |
| 23 | – | – |
| 24 | 20 | Left rear power window |
| 25 | 20 | Right rear window motor |
| 26 | 30 | Passenger side power window motor (front passenger side MPCS unit) |
| 27 | 30 | Driver’s window motor (driver’s MPCS unit) |
| 28 | 20 | Tilt/Telescopic Steering Control Unit |
| 29 | 10 | Steering angle sensor, VSA modulator control unit, yaw rate/yaw rate sensor |
| 30 | 10 | AC inverter unit, auto-dimming interior mirror, A/C compressor clutch relay, A/C condenser fan relay, climate control unit, fan control relay, front fan motor relay, front seat heater relay, integrated trailer control unit, rear fan motor relay, rear climate control panel, rear mode control motor, rear window heater relay, rear view mirror with rear view camera display, second row seat heater relay |
| 31 | 15 | Headlight control unit, rear multiplexer integrated control unit (MICU) (IG1 washer), wiper motor relay circuit, wiper motor relay circuit Front/rear washer) |
| 32 | 15 | 2007-2009: Accessory Socket Relay, AcuraLink Control Unit (XM Receiver). Audio Systems, Climate Control Unit. Ignition Key Switch. Center Information Display, Interface Dial, Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU), Navigation Unit, XM Receiver |
| 10 | 2010-2012: Accessory Socket Relay, AcuraLink Control Unit (XM Receiver), Audio System, Climate Control Unit, Key Lock Solenoid, HFL Navigation Microphone, Interface Drive, Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU (ACC)), HandsF Control Unit, Audio Navigation Unit, Navigation Display Unit | |
| 33 | – | – |
| 34 | 7.5 | Powertrain Control Module (STRLD), Starter Relay 1, Starter Relay 2 |
| 35 | 7.5 | 2007-2009: Starter Switch Signal (STS), Ignition Switch |
| 7.5 | 2010-2012: Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) control unit | |
| 36 | 7.5 | 2010-2012 (Type 1): Starter Switch Signal (STS), Ignition Switch |
| 37 | 7.5 | 2010-2012 (Type 1): Occupant Detection System (ODS) unit, passenger airbag off indicator, supplemental restraint system (SRS) unit |
| 38 | 7.5 | 2010-2012 (type 2): starter switch signal (STS), ignition switch |
| 39 | 7.5 | 2010-2012 (Type 2): Occupant Detection System (ODS) unit, passenger airbag off indicator, supplemental restraint system (SRS) unit |
| Relay | ||
| R1 | Turn signal/hazard | |
| R2 | – | |
| R3 | – | |
| R4 | Accessory socket | |
| R5 | PGM-FI Main No.2 (fuel pump) | |
| R6 | Window regulator | |
| R7 | Front seat heating | |
| R8 | – | |
MDX (YD2) interior relay blocks
№1
| № | Relay |
|---|---|
| R1 | – |
| R2 | 2010-2012: Super Steer All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) |
| R3 | ACC CUTTING |
| R4 | IG2 CUT |
Block #2
| № | Relay |
|---|---|
| R1 | 2010-2012: Heated second-row seats |
| R2 | 2010-2012: Rear fan motor |
| 2007-2009: Stop signal | |
| R3 | Starting cut (No. 2) |
| R4 | Starting cut (No. 1) |
Block #3
| № | Relay |
|---|---|
| R1 | 2010: Stop Light |
| 2011-2012: Omivac headlights | |
| R2 | 2007-2010: Omivac headlights |
| 2011-2012: Stop signal |
Fuses under the hood Acura MDX (YD2)
- 2010-2012 : Relay box
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
- Fuse block #1
- Fuse block #2
- Battery sensor
- VSA modulator control unit
Engine compartment fuses #1
Underhood fuse box #1 is located next to the battery.
| № | (A) | Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Left daytime running light |
| 2 | 10 | Right daytime running light |
| 3 | 10 | Left headlight (high beam), headlight range control unit |
| 4 | 10 | Right headlight (high beam) |
| 5 | 7.5 | Front position lights, Front position side lights, License plate lights, Tail lights, Rear side position lights |
| 6 | 30 | Headlight low beam relay, fuses (engine compartment fuse block No. 1): No. 18, 19 |
| 7 | 7.5 | PGM-FI auxiliary relay, radiator fan relay, A/F sensor relay |
| 8 | 15 | Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor, Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor, Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) Control Relay, Ignition Coil Relay, Injectors, Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor, Powertrain Control Module (PCM (IGP)), PGM Main Relay 2 (Fuel Pump), Fuse (Engine Compartment Fuse Block No. 1): No. 7 |
| 9 | 15 | Ignition coils |
| 10 | 15 | Electronic Throttle Control Module (PCM) |
| 11 | 15 | Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Control System, Canister Vent Shutoff Valve, Front Air-Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1), Front Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (Bank 2, Sensor 2), Rear Air-Fuel Ratio Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1), Rear Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (Bank 1, Sensor 2) |
| 12 | 40 | Front fan motor |
| 13 | 20 | Fog lights, fog light relay |
| 14 | 30 | Headlight washer motor, headlight washer relay (2010-2012) |
| 15 | 30 | Air conditioner condenser fan motor |
| 16 | 30 | Air conditioner condenser fan motor, Radiator fan motor |
| 17 | 7.5 | Air conditioner compressor clutch |
| 18 | 15 | Left High Intensity Discharge (HID) Unit |
| 19 | 15 | Right High Intensity Discharge (HID) unit, headlight washer relay (2007-2009) |
| 20 | 7.5 | Active Damping Switch Illumination, Ambient Lighting (Built-in Roof Console), Transmission Position Indicator Lamp, Blind Spot Information (BSI) Off Indicator, Climate Control Unit, Instrument Panel Brightness Controller Illumination, Driver’s Ambient Lighting, Driver’s Seat Ventilation Switch Illumination, Front Passenger’s Seat Illumination, Headlight Washer Switch Illumination, Seat Illumination Relay, Sunroof Switch Illumination, Power Mirror Switch Illumination, Rear Climate Control Panel, Rear Controller and Screen, Rear Individual Map Light Switch Illumination, RES (Rear Entertainment) Auxiliary Connector Illumination, Seat Ventilation Control, Steering Wheel Switch Illumination, VSA Off Illumination, VSA/BSI Off Illumination, Headphone Jack |
| Relay | ||
| R1 | Fan control | |
| R2 | Air conditioner compressor clutch | |
| R3 | Air conditioner condenser fan | |
| R4 | Radiator fan | |
| R5 | Low beam headlights | |
| R6 | Front fan motor | |
| R7 | Fog lights | |
| R8 | Inner light | |
Engine compartment fuses #2
Underhood fuse box #2 is located by the driver.
| № | (A) | Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120 | Alternator, Fuse (Engine compartment fuse block #2): #3 |
| 2.1 | 30 | 2010-2012: Active shock absorber control unit |
| 2.2 | 30 | 2010-2012: Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) control unit |
| 2.3 | 30 | Rear fan motor |
| 2.4 | 40 | VSA modulator control unit |
| 2.5 | 40 | Fuse (trunk): No. 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 2.6 | 40 | Fuse (interior): No. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| 2.7 | 40 | Fuse (interior): No. 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 2.8 | – | – |
| 3.1 | 60 | Fuse (engine compartment fuse block #1): #12, 13, 22 |
| 3.2 | 40 | Fuse (engine compartment fuse block #1): #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| 3.3 | 60 | Fuse (engine compartment fuse block #1): #14, #15, #16 and #17 |
| 3.4 | 50 | Ignition switch (BAT), starter solenoid, starter lockout relay #1, starter lockout relay #2, fuse (interior): #33 |
| 3.5 | 50 | Power window relay, fuse (interior): No. 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 |
| 3.6 | 60 | Fuse (trunk): No. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| 3.7 | 30 | Fuse (interior): No. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| 3.8 | 30 | 2010-2012: Fuse (relay block in engine compartment): #1 |
| 4 | 40 | Fuse (interior): No. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| 5 | 30 | 2010-2012: Electronic tensioner |
| 6 | 30 | 2010-2012: Electronic tensioner |
| 7 | 30 | Active damper control unit |
| 7.5 | 2010-2012: Powertrain Control Module (VBUM (Continental PCM)) | |
| 8 | 30 | Audio amplifier |
| 9 | 7.5 | Battery sensor |
| 10 | 15 | Hazard switch (9), turn signal/hazard relay |
| 11 | 15 | Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Unit, High Brake Light, Horn, Tail Light, Multiplex Control Unit (MICU), Noise Reduction Capacitor (for High Brake Light), PCM (Brake Pedal Position Switch), VSA Modulator-Control Unit, Horn Relay |
| 12 | 20 | VSA modulator control unit |
| 13 | 20 | Trailer (brake) |
| 14 | 20 | Left second row seat heater, left second row seat heater switch indicators, right second row seat heater, second row seat heater switch indicators |
| 15 | 20 | AC Inverter Unit |
| 16 | – | – |
| 17 | – | – |
| 18 | – | – |
| 19 | – | – |
| 20 | – | – |
MDX (YD2) Engine Compartment Relay Unit
| № | (A) | Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) unit, Active Damper Control Unit, Blind Spot Information (BSI) Control Unit, Driver’s Seat Ventilation Switch Indicators, Front Passenger’s Seat Ventilation Switch Indicators, Right Blind Spot E-Pretensioner (BSI) Unit, Seat Ventilation Control Unit |
| 2 | – | – |
| 3 | – | – |
| 4 | – | – |
| Relay | ||
| R1 | Brake light (with adaptive cruise control (ACC)) | |
| R2 | Technology | |
Fuse box in the trunk MDX (YD2)
- Electric compass (without navigation)
- Electric rear door drive unit
- Acuralink control unit (XM receiver)
- 2010-2012 : Blind Spot Information (BSI) Control Unit
- Active damper control unit
- Fuse block
- Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) control unit
- Fuel pump control module
- – (6)
- Power rear door control unit
Fuse block diagram in the luggage compartment
The rear fuse box is located on the left side of the cargo area.
| № | (A) | Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.5 | Optional (for trailer lighting connector) |
| 2 | 20 | Optional (for trailer lighting connector) |
| 3 | 20 | Optional (for trailer lighting connector) |
| 4 | 7.5 | Optional (for trailer lighting connector) |
| 5 | 10 | Luggage compartment accessory socket relay, luggage compartment accessory socket |
| 6 | 20 | Power rear door control unit |
| 7 | 15 | 2007-2009: Integrated Rear Multiplexer Control Unit (MICU) |
| 8 | 7.5 | Rear door lighting (cargo compartment), rear multiplex integrated control unit (MICU), switch inside rear door |
| 9 | 30 | 2007-2009: Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) Control Unit |
| 10 | 30 | Heated rear window, noise reduction condenser |
| 11 | 40 | Power rear door control unit |
| Relay | ||
| R1 | Accessory socket in the luggage compartment | |
| R2 | 2007-2009: Super Steer All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) | |
| R3 | Heated rear window | |
Replacing the fuse insert with a higher value significantly increases the likelihood of damage to the vehicle’s electrical system. If you don’t know where the fuses are located in the Acura MDX (YD2) (2007-2013), carefully review this article, which details the location diagrams, ratings, and purpose of all vehicle electrical components.
Never replace a faulty fuse with anything other than a new one.
Fuses and relays Acura MDX 2007 – 2013. Fuse diagram Acura MDX 2007 – 2013.