Nissan Maxima A36 represents the eighth generation of the Maxima model range, which was produced in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. During this time, the model has got facelift. In this post, you will find a description of the fuses and relays of the Maxima A36 with fuse box diagrams, their locations, and photo examples. Let’s highlight the cigarette lighter fuse.
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 assignment of the elements against your diagram on the back of the protective covers.
Diagram
Assignment
| 1 | 10A Automatic lighting system, reverse light, body control unit, continuously variable transmission control system, daytime running lights, exterior rearview mirror, engine control system, fog lights, windshield wiper and washer, Homelink universal transceiver, headlights, lighting, intelligent lock control system, interior rearview mirror, interior lighting, night vision system (NVIS), sunroof, parking lights, license plate lights, rear lights, power distribution system, power door locks, power windows, rear window defroster, tire pressure monitoring system, turn signals and hazard warning lights, vehicle security system, audible warning system. |
| 2 | – |
| 3 | 15A Body control unit, intelligent lock control system, power door locks, power windows, vehicle security system. |
| 4 | 15A Body control module, intelligent lock control system, power door lock system, power windows, vehicle security system. |
| 5 | 5A Dealer options (BAT). |
| 6 | 10A Heated steering wheel. |
| 7 | Not used. |
| 8 | Not used. |
| 9 | 10A Body control module, exterior rearview mirror, night vision system (NVIS), intelligent lock control system, power distribution system, tire pressure. Monitoring system |
| 10 | 10A Reversing light, body control module, brake control system, CVT selector lock, engine control system, intelligent key control system, power distribution system, brake light, intelligent key control system, night vision system, power distribution system |
| 11 | Not used |
| 12 | 15A BOSE audio system: audio system with display, navigation system |
| 13 | 10A METER (IGN) Instrument cluster |
| 14 | 5A ELEC PARTS (BAT) |
| 15 | 20A BASE audio system, audio system with display, navigation system, driver assistance system |
| 16 | 5A Body equipment control module, power distribution system |
| 17 | 15A Air conditioning control, power distribution system, body equipment control module |
| 18 | Not used |
| 19 | 5A Dealer options (BAT). |
| 20 | – |
| 21 | 10A ELEC PARTS (BAT) |
| 22 | 10A Mirror heater, body control module |
| 23 | 15A Rear window Rear window heater, body control module |
| 24 | 15A Rear window heater, body control module |
| 25 | 20A (POWER SOCKET) Cigar lighter / power outlet |
| 26 | 5A Illumination |
| 27 | 15A Air conditioning control, power distribution system, body control unit |
| 28 | 5A Continuously variable transmission control system, driver assistance system, engine control system, navigation system |
| 29 | – |
| 30 | 10A Air conditioning control, compass, steering wheel heating, Homelink universal transceiver, interior rearview mirror, power distribution system, rear window heating, engine control unit, power distribution system |
| 31 | 5A Meter (Brake control system, charging system, continuously variable transmission control system, daytime running lights, electronic steering control system, engine control system, front fog lights, headlights, lighting, instrument cluster, parking lights, license plate lights, rear lights, SRS airbag control system, tire pressure monitoring system, turn signals and hazard warning lights, horn) |
| 32 | 10A SRS airbag control system |
| 33 | Not used |
| S | Spare fuses |
Fuses numbered 25 rated at 20A is responsible for the cigarette lighter.
There are several relays on the back of the unit.
Diagram
Decoding
- R1 Ignition 2
- R2 Electric fan motor
- R3 Rear window heater
- R4 Accessory 1
Engine compartment
There are three fuse blocks located on the left side of the engine compartment.
Fuse box 1
Photo – example of a block with a designation
Diagram
Allocation
| 34 | 10A – High beam headlights, auto light system, DRL system |
| 35 | 10A – High beam headlights, auto light system, DRL system |
| 36 | 15A – Low beam headlights, auto light system, DRL system |
| 37 | 15A – Low beam headlights, auto light system, DRL system |
| 38 | 10A – Engine control unit (ECM) |
| 39 | 10A – Engine control module (ECM) |
| 40 | 15A – Engine control module (ECM) |
| 41 | 30A – Windshield wiper relay (front) |
| 42 | 15A – Fog light relay |
| 43 | 10A – Auto light system, DRL system |
| 44 | 15A – Engine control module (ECM) |
| 45 | 10A – Engine control module (ECM) |
| 46 | 10A – BCM (body control module), CVT control system, engine control system, Intelligent Key, NVIS, start system |
| 47 | 15A – Fuel pump relay |
| 48 | 10A – Engine control module (ECM) |
| 49 | 10A – Brake control system, electronic power steering control |
| 50 | 10A – BCM, driver assistance systems, windshield wiper and washer |
| 51 | 10A – Parking lights, license plate light, rear lights |
| 52 | 10A – Auto light system, parking lights, license plate light, rear lights |
| 53 | 10A – Air conditioning relay |
| 54 | Not used |
| 55 | 15A – Throttle relay |
| 56 | 10A – Engine control module (ECM) |
Fuse box 2
Example of a diagram from the block cover
Diagram
Appointment
| 57 | Not used |
| 58 | Not used |
| 59 | 10A BCM (body control module), Intelligent Key system |
| 60 | 10A CVT control system |
| 61 | Not used |
| 62 | 10A Charging system |
| 63 | 15A Signal, Intelligent Key, anti-theft system |
| 64 | Not used |
| G | 40A Brake control system |
| H | 40A Brake control system |
| I | 40A Auto light system, reverse lamp, basic audio system, BCM (body control module), CVT lever lock system, side mirrors, DRL, multimedia, fog lights, windshield wiper and washer, headlights, lighting, Intelligent Key, interior lighting, sunroof, navigation, NVIS, dimensions, license plate light, rear lights, power distribution system, central locking, power driver’s seat, power windows, rear window defroster, tire pressure monitoring system, turn signals and hazard lights, trunk lock, anti-theft system, audible warning |
| J | Not used |
| K | Not used |
| L | 40A Engine control module (ECM) |
| M | 40A Ignition relay 2 (fuses 28–32) |
| N | 40A Engine control module (ECM) |
Fuse box 3
A high-power fuse block in the form of fuse links is installed on the positive terminal of the battery.
Diagram
Description
| A | 250A Generator, starter, fuses B, C, D |
| B | 100A Fuses 59, 60, 62, 63, G, H, I, L, M, N |
| C | 80A High beam relay (prev. 34, 35), low beam relay (prev. 36, 37), parking light relay (prev. 51, 52), windshield wiper relay, prev. 41, 42, 43 |
| D | 100A Electronic power steering control unit |
| E | 80A ECM relay (prev. 38, 39, 40), ignition relay 1 (air conditioning relay, fan relay 1, prev. 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50), prev. 53, 55, 56 |
| F | 100A Accessory relay 1 (prev. 19, 20, 21), prev. 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 25 |
We’ve also made a video on this topic.
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