1996 Civic Fuse Diagram: Exploring the Fuse Boxes
Find the right fuse using this 1996 Civic Fuse Diagram
The 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with two main fuse boxes: the under-hood fuse box and the interior fuse box. The two 1996 Civic fuse diagrams show the fuse location, fuse number, amperage and the circuits protected by each fuse.
To learn more about automotive fuses, see this article
To learn how to check a fuse visually or without removing it, see this article
1996 Honda Civic Fuse Layout for under-dash fuse box
In under-dash fuse box is on the driver’s side below the dashboard. The interior fuse box controls the electrical systems within the cabin. To access it, you’ll need to open the fuse box cover, typically marked with a fuse symbol. This fuse box manages components like the audio system, power windows, interior lights, and various dashboard indicators.
How to find your fuse and the devices served by that fuse
There are 33 fuse slots in the Under-dash fuse box. The table shows only 10 to speed up load time. Here’s how to find the fuse and circuit you want.
1) Change the number of entries showing (in the Show Entries Box) to 100 and scroll the list.
2) Enter the name of the component you’re searching for in the Search box.
3) Use the Next/Previous buttons at the bottom of the table
| Fuse Number | Amperage | Circuits Protected |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Not used |
| 2 | — | Not used |
| 3 | 10 | Rear wiper/washer, Security system (option) (Vehicles pre-wired for accessory security system) |
| 4 | 10 | Right headlight, DRL control unit (Canada) |
| 5 | 10 | Left headlight, DRL control unit (Canada) |
| 6 | — | |
| 7 | 20 | Left rear window motor |
| 8 | 20 | Right rear window motor |
| 9 | 15 | Ignition Coil (1198-00 except GX) |
| 10 | 20 | Front passenger's window motor |
| 11 | 20 | Driver's window motor |
| 12 | 7.5 | Turn signals/hazards warning lights |
| 13 | 15 | FUEL PUMP (SRS UNIT) PGM-Fl main relay, SRS unit |
| 14 | 7.5 | Stereo radio tuner ('96-'98 USA: LX, EX, and HX), Cruise control main switch, Keyless door lock control unit ('99-'00 models with keyless entry) |
| 15 | 7.5 | ALTERNATOR SP SENSOR ELD unit, Gauge assembly, TCM ('96298 CVT), PGM-FI |
| 16 | 7.5 | RR DEF RELAY Rear window defogger ('96-98 models), ABS control unit, Power mirror switch ('99-'00 models except GX) |
| 17 | 7.5 | HEATER A/C RELAY Power mirrors (96-'98 models and all GX models), Air delivery. Blower controls, A/C compressor controls, Fans |
| 18 | 7.5 | (RUNNING LIGHT RELAY) DRL control unit (Canada) |
| 19 | 7.5 | BACK-UP LIGHTS Back-up lights |
| 20 | 7.5 | (RUNNING LIGHT) DRL control unit (Canada) |
| 21 | 10 | Right headlight |
| 22 | 10 | Left headlight |
| 23 | 10 | SRS unit |
| 24 | 7.5 | Power window relay, moonroof |
| 25 | 7.5 | Integrated control unit, interlock system, gauges |
| 26 | 20 | Front wiper/washer |
| 27 | 20 | CIGARETTE Lighter, Accessory power socket |
| 28 | 10 | RADIO CLOCK Stereo radio tuner |
| 29 | — | 29 Not Used |
| 30 | 7.5 | INSTRUMENT LIGHTS Dash & amp; console lights |
| 31 | 7.5 | STARTER SIGNAL PGM-FI main relay, PCM/ECM, Integrated control unit |
| 32 | 7.5 | LICENSE LIGHTS TAIL LIGHTS, Parking lights. License plate lights, Tail lights |
| 33 | 7.5 | Interlock system |
1996 Civic Fuse Diagram for the under-hood fuse box and fuse/relay box
The under-hood fuse box is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment near the firewall. The under-hood fuse/relay box is also on the passenger side of the engine compartment to the right of the strut tower (as you look at it from the grille).
| Fuse Number | Amperage | Circuits Protected |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | 80 | BATTERY Power distribution |
| 42 | 40 | Ignition switch |
| 43 | 7.5 | INTERIOR LIGHT, DLC, Ceiling light, Trunk light |
| 44 | 15 (20 GX) | PGM-Fl main relay, Fuel injection relay |
| 45 | — | Not used |
| 46 | 40 | Power window relay |
| 47 | 7.5 | BACK UP Stereo radio tuner ('96-'98 models), Audio unit ('99-'00 models), Heater control panel, PCM/ECM, TCM ('96-'98 CVT) |
| 48 | 30 | HEADLIGHTS |
| 49 | — | Not used |
| 50 | 30 | REAR DEFROSTER, Rear window defogger relay |
| 51 | 20 | DOOR LOCK UNIT, Power door lock control unit (all except '99-'00 models with keyless), Keyless door lock control unit ('99-'00 models with keyless), Moonroof |
| 52 | 15 | HORN, STOP LT, Horn relay, Brake switch |
| 53 | 10 | Hazard warning switch |
| 54 | 40 | Security system (option) |
| 55 | 40 | Blower motor relay |
| 56 | 20 | (CONDENSER FAN) Condenser fan relay, A/C compressor clutch relay |
| 57 | 20 | COOLING FAN Radiator fan relay |
| 61 | 40 | ABS Pump Motor |
| 62 | 20 | ABS Control Unit |
| 63 | 7.5 | ABS Control Unit |