2013 Sedan Honda Civic fuse box diagram - StartMyCar (2024)

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Where is the starter relay on a 2013 Honda Civic? ›

The starter relay in a 2013 Honda Civic is in the engine compartment fuse box. The tools You will need to replace it are a 10-millimeter socket, ratchet and a Phillips head screwdriver.

The vehicle's fuses are contained in three fuse boxes. The primary under-hood fuse box is in the engine compartment on the driver's side. To open it, push the tabs as shown. The interior fuse box is on the driver's lower left side.

To locate the fuse specification chart for your vehicle or to learn how to change a fuse, refer to the "Fuses" section of your Owner's Manual.

The ACG is the alternator. Fuse 4 (10A) powers the alternator and several other things, including the air/fuel ratio sensor relay, camshaft position sensor, evaporative emissions valves, and cruise control.

Depending on make & year, most later models have a high amperage fuse in the main fuse box in the engine compartment. Usually this fuse is labeled ignition. Or you can pull the fuel pump fuse. You can look at the owners manual to identify the fuse or look at the fuse box cover to see proper fuse.

Most often, a true starter relay is a small black cube plugged into an electrical fuse/relay box in the engine compartment, whereas a starter solenoid is (in most cases) attached directly to the starter on the engine (although it is sometimes located elsewhere in the engine compartment).

The main fuse box is typically located under the hood, while secondary fuse panels might be inside the car, often near the dashboard or steering wheel. The fuse's wire conductor breaks when the current exceeds the ampere limit, which manufacturers usually define along with different color codes on each fuse.

Your fuse box will have two sets of fuses. At the bottom will be 15-amp and 20-amp screw-in fuses with glass faces that are exposed and visible. These fuses will service branch light circuits and outlet circuits. At the top will be 30-amp or 40-amp cartridge main fuses for ovens, laundry rooms, or stoves.

Each box has a different purpose. The engine compartment fuse box is made to protect certain engine components including the anti-lock brake pump, engine control unit, and cooling system while the interior fuse box is used to protect cabin area electrical elements.

Relays and Fuses are both important parts of an electric circuit. While relays act like a switch that controls machines, fuses protect the circuit from excessive current. Now that you know the difference between the two, you can choose the right one for the right job and keep your homes and offices safe.

What does a fuse look like on a circuit diagram? ›

Flexi Says: A fuse in a circuit diagram is typically represented by a rectangle or a squiggly line. The rectangle is more common in American diagrams, while the squiggly line is more common in European diagrams.

To identify the location of the fuse that protects the circuit you are interested in, refer to your owner's manual. The manual will provide information on the fuse's amperage, its location, and the circuit it safeguards. Next, check the cover of the fuse box to locate the specific fuse in question.

Regulated voltage control (RVC) regulates the generator's output voltage, based mainly on estimated battery temperature and battery state-of-charge (SOC).

The TCU means Temperature Control Unit and it is thermal trigger? incorporated into CEF, CEF-S, CEF-VT and CMF series fuse-links design. It is activated when the allowable temperature in the switchgear is exceeded.

The LVD is an electronic unit designed to protect the batteries by disconnecting uncritical loads when the battery voltage drops below a preset limit. This ensures that the batteries have sufficient voltage to crank the engine. It automatically disconnects and reconnects the loads based on the battery voltage.

If your starter relay has gone bad, the electrical signal will never make it from the battery to the starter motor. As a result, your engine won't turn over - no matter how many times you turn the key. A faulty relay often produces an audible clicking sound when you turn your car.

One of the first and most common symptoms is simply no response from the starter when you turn the key – no noises or engine cranking at all. Sometimes, repeatedly trying the ignition can produce a result, but that's not guaranteed. It usually means there's a faulty connection in the solenoid.