2016 Honda Pilot: Fuse Box Diagram & Amperage

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Quick answer

Your 2016 Honda Pilot has four fuse box locations:

• Primary Under-Hood Fuse Box: Located in the engine bay on the driver's side, near the battery.
• Secondary Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box: A smaller box also located in the engine bay, containing critical relays.
• Driver's Side Interior Fuse Box: Located under the dashboard on the driver's side, near the kick panel.
• Passenger's Side Interior Fuse Box: Located under the dashboard on the passenger's side.

Always verify fuse locations and amperage with the diagrams printed on the inside of the fuse box covers in your specific vehicle. Fuse assignments can vary based on trim level (LX, EX, EX-L, Touring, Elite) and optional equipment.

Primary Under-Hood Fuse Box

This main box contains high-amperage fuses and relays for major vehicle systems. You will need to remove the plastic cover to access them. Look for a black box near the battery.

Relays in this box often include:

• R1: Main Fan Relay
• R2: A/C Clutch Relay
• R5: Horn Relay
• R6/R7: Headlight Relays (High/Low)

Secondary Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box

This smaller box, also in the engine compartment, houses relays essential for engine operation.

Driver's Side Interior Fuse Box

This fuse panel is located under the driver's side of the dashboard, typically high up and to the left of the steering column. Access can be tight. It controls most of the interior accessories and control modules.

Passenger's Side Interior Fuse Box

This panel is tucked under the passenger side of the dashboard and primarily handles climate control and some additional accessories.

How to test a fuse

Visually inspecting a fuse is the quickest test.

1. Turn the vehicle's ignition off.
2. Locate and remove the suspect fuse. A small fuse puller tool is often included in the interior fuse box lid.
3. Hold the fuse up to the light. Inside the plastic body is a small metal wire or link. If this link is broken or appears melted, the fuse is "blown" and has done its job of protecting the circuit.
4. If you can't see the link, you can use a multimeter set to continuity mode. Place a probe on each of the fuse's top metal tabs. A good fuse will cause the multimeter to beep. A blown fuse will not.
5. Always replace a blown fuse with a new one of the exact same amperage rating. Using a higher-amperage fuse can cause a fire.

Common blown fuses on this vehicle

• Accessory Power Sockets (Fuses #10, #29, #11): These are the most common fuses to blow. The cause is often a faulty phone charger, a defective device, or a coin or other metal object falling into the socket. Before replacing the fuse, inspect the socket with a flashlight and remove any foreign objects.
• Fuel Pump Relay / Fuse: If your Pilot cranks but won't start, the fuel pump may not be getting power. The fuel pump relay and fuse are primary suspects. A failing fuel pump can sometimes draw too much current and blow the fuse as an initial symptom.
• Brake Lights (Fuse #32): If your brake lights aren't working, this fuse is the first thing to check after the bulbs themselves. This circuit can be linked to the push-button start system, sometimes preventing the car from starting if the fuse is blown (as the car can't detect the brake pedal being pressed).

If a fuse blows immediately after you replace it, you have a short circuit that needs to be diagnosed by a qualified technician.

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