Fuses — replacement (Honda Accord 3)

The fuse box is located below the left side of the instrument panel on all vehicles. Fuses are also located under the hood on the relay board. The radio and audio equipment of the car have individual fuses. If something fails, the fuse should be checked first. The fuse box located inside the passenger compartment contains fuses for the sections of the electrical circuit of the electrical equipment of the passenger compartment: windshield wipers, cigarette lighter, rear fog system, etc. The fuse box under the hood contains fuses and relays for the engine and main electrical equipment, such as air conditioning, separate left and right headlights, fuel injection system components, etc. It is in your interest to carefully study the location of the fuses in the reference book that are especially necessary for the operation of the car. If you can drive without the heating system fan, then it is unlikely that you will be able to drive with non-working headlights.

The position of each fuse is marked on the fuse box, indicating which circuit it protects. But at the same time, designations such as BACKUP, CCON or IG1 may not tell you anything. A fuse can control the current in more than 1 circuit, i.e. in several connected circuits. It is necessary to preserve the location of the wires and fuses. If each circuit has its own fuse, the fuse box will be huge.

The fuse box under the dashboard and under the hood has a special fuse extractor that can be used to grab and remove a fuse. You cannot check the fuse inside the fuse box; you must remove it. Examine the fuse from different sides, looking for a broken element in the center. Sometimes it is difficult to identify a breakage. If you cannot check the fuse with an ohmmeter for continuity, it is better to replace the fuse. If the fuse melts, turn off the ignition. If the new fuse melts immediately, the circuit should be checked for a short circuit, damaged insulation, or a loose contact.

DO NOT use fuses with a higher amperage rating than recommended.