Nissan Altima L31 represents the 3rd generation of the Altima model range, which was produced in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 with 2.5 and 3.5 liter engines. In this publication, you can find a description of the fuses and relays of the Nissan Altima L31 with fuse box diagrams, their locations and photo examples of execution. We will show which fuse is responsible for the cigarette lighter.
The purpose of fuses and relays may differ from that described here and depends on the year of manufacture and the level of electrical equipment in your vehicle.
Passenger compartment
In the vehicle interior, the fuse box is located at the bottom of the instrument panel on the driver’s side.
Check the actual description with yours on the back of the protective cover.
Diagram
Assignment
| 1 | 10A Engine Control Module, Injectors, Immobilizer Control Unit |
| 2 | Not Used |
| 3 | Not Used |
| 4 | Not Used |
| 5 | 15A Power Socket |
| 6 | 10A Audio, Body Control Module (BCM), Door Mirror Remote Control Switch |
| 7 | 15A Cigarette Lighter |
| 8 | 10A Door Mirror (LH, RH) |
| 9 | 10A Engine Control Module, Daytime Running Lights |
| 10 | 15A Blower Motor, A/C Auto Amplifier |
| 11 | 15A Blower Motor, A/C Auto Amplifier |
| 12 | 10A Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) Brake Switch, Data Link Connector, Daytime Running Lights, Starter Relay, Shift Lock Control Unit, A/C Auto Amplifier, Thermo Control Amplifier, Body Control Module (BCM), A/C Control Unit, Combination Switch, Heated Seat Relay, Rear Window Defogger |
| 13 | 10A Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit, Occupant Classification System Control Unit |
| 14 | 10A Combination Meter, Park Neutral Position Switch, Auto Dimming Inside Mirror |
| 15 | 15A Heated Oxygen Sensor |
| 16 | Not Used |
| 17 | Not Used |
| 18 | Not Used |
| 19 | 10A Transmission Control Module (TCM), A/C Auto Amplifier, Homelink Universal Transceiver, Security Indicator Light, Key Switch, Key Lock Solenoid, Combination Meter, Body Control Module (BCM), Trunk Room Lamp, Data Link Connector |
| 20 | 10A Stop Lamp Switch |
| 21 | Not Used |
| 22 | Not Used |
Fuse number 7, 15A, is responsible for the cigarette lighter
- R1 – Seat heating relay
- R2 – Heater relay
- R3 – Relay additional equipment
Engine compartment
In the engine compartment there are 2 main boxes with relays and fuses, and fuses on the positive terminal of the battery.
Fuse box 1
Located next to the barrel of washer fluid.
The photo
Diagram
Designation
| Circuit breakers | |
| 71 | 15A Side lights (TAIL) |
| 72 | 10A High beam, right side |
| 73 | 20A Wiper relay |
| 74 | 10A High beam left side |
| 75 | 20A Heated rear window |
| 76 | 10A Right side low beam |
| 77 | 15A Main relay, ECM, Nissan anti-theft system (NATS) |
| 78 | 15A Fuse and relay box |
| 79 | 10A A / C relay |
| 80 | Not used |
| 81 | 15A Fuel pump relay |
| 82 | 10A Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Vehicle Dynamic Stability Control (VDC) |
| 83 | 10A ECM, speed sensor, gearbox control unit, gearbox oil temperature sensor, speed sensor (CVT), starter |
| 84 | 10A Windscreen wiper and washer |
| 85 | 15A Heated oxygen sensor |
| 86 | 15A Low beam left side |
| 87 | 15A Throttle body |
| 88 | 15A Front fog lamps |
| 89 | 10A Engine control unit |
| Relay | |
| R1 | Main relay |
| R2 | Headlamp high beam relay |
| R3 | Headlamp low beam relay |
| R4 | Starter relay |
| R5 | Ignition relay |
| R6 | Cooling fan relay 3 |
| R7 | Cooling fan relay 1 |
| R8 | Cooling fan relay 2 |
| R9 | Throttle valve relay |
| R10 | Fuel pump relay |
| R11 | Fog lamp relay |
Fuse box 2
Located next to the battery.
Diagram
Designation
| 1 | 30A Headlight washer |
| 2 | 40A Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Vehicle Dynamic Stability Control (VDC) |
| 3 | 30A Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| 4 | 50A Power windows, central locking, heated rear window, sunroof, keyless entry, Nissan Anti-Theft System (NATS), seat memory, seat ventilation, headlights, headlight range control, front fog lights, rear fog light, turn signals and hazard warning lights, combination switch, rear derailleur, instrument panel illumination, instrument cluster, interior lighting, buzzer, transmission indicators, headlight washer |
| 5 | Not used |
| 6 | 10A Generator |
| 7 | 10A Buzzer |
| 8 | 10A Adaptive Lighting System (AFS) |
| 9 | 15A Audio system |
| 10 | 10A Heated rear window relay, heated mirrors |
| 11 | Not used |
| 12 | Not used |
| 13 | 40A Ignition switch |
| 14 | 40A Cooling fan |
| 15 | 40A Cooling fan |
| 16 | 50A Vehicle Dynamic Stability Control (VDC) |
- R1 – Horn relay
- R2 – Wiper relay
High power fuses
They are located on the positive terminal of the battery.
- A – 120A Alternator, fuses: B, C
- B – 80A Engine compartment fuse box (no. 2)
- C – 60A High beam relay, low beam relay, fuses: 71, 75, 87, 88
- D – 80A Fuses: 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 (passenger compartment fuse box)
- E – 100A Ignition relay, fuses: 77, 78, 79 (engine compartment fuse box (# 1))
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