As a Tesla owner, the cause of the many problems in your Tesla could be a loose or damaged fuse. Like me, you will also face difficulties finding the fuse box in your Tesla and identifying the specific fuse related to your problem.
In this article, we’ll delve into the valuable insights you need to know about the location of fuse boxes, and I will also explain the functions of the fuses of your Tesla.
Tesla Model S (2013 – 2016)
Number and location
In your Tesla Model S, there are 3 fuse boxes. These three fuse boxes are behind the maintenance panel in the front trunk of your Tesla.
How To Access
To access these three fuse boxes, you must remove the maintenance panel. To remove the maintenance panels,
- you will need to pull the rear edge of the maintenance panel upwards
- release the five clips
- then maneuver the maintenance panel toward the windshield to remove them
Fuse Box 1
| Numbering | Fuse Number | Rating | Functions |
| 1 | F1 | 5 A | Accessory sensor, USB hub, and radio |
| 2 | F2 | 5 A | Headlight leveling system |
| 3 | F3 | 5 A | Rearview mirror, vanity lights |
| 4 | F4 | 30 A | Outboard rear seat heaters |
| 5 | F5 | 15 A | Seat heaters |
| 6 | F6 | 20 A | Base audio amplifier |
| 7 | F7 | 15 A | Seat heater |
| 8 | F8 | 20 A | Premium audio amplifier |
| 9 | F9 | 25 A | Sunroof |
| 10 | F10 | 5 A | Passive safety restraints |
| 11 | F 11 | 5A | Steering column controls |
| 12 | F 12 | 5 A | Sensor for drive mode and Yaw rate |
| 13 | F 13 | 15 | Wiper park |
| 14 | F 14 | 5 A | Drive Inverter |
| 15 | F15 | 20 A | Electric parking brake |
| 16 | F16 | 5 A | Not used |
| 17 | F17 | 20 A | In-vehicle HVAC sensor |
| 18 | F 18 | 5 A | Cabin air heater logic |
| 19 | F 19 | 5 A | Battery coolant pump 1 |
| 20 | F20 | 5 A | Inlet actuators |
| 21 | F 21 | 15 A | Powertrain coolant pump |
| 22 | F 22 | 5 A | Cabin climate control |
| 23 | F 23 | 15 A | Battery coolant pump 2 |
| 24 | F24 | 5 A | Cabin climate control |
| 25 | F 25 | 15 A | Battery coolant pump 2 |
| 26 | F 26 | – | Not used |
| 27 | F 27 | 10 A | Thermal controller |
Fuse Box 2
| Numbering | Fuse Number | Rating | Functions |
| 1 | F 28 | 25 A | Window lift motor |
| 2 | F 29 | 10 A | Contactor power |
| 3 | F 30 | 25 A | Window lift motor |
| 4 | F 31 | – | Not used |
| 5 | F 32 | 10 A | Door controls ( right side) |
| 6 | F 33 | – | Not used |
| 7 | F 34 | 30 A | Rear center seat heaters, wiper de-ice (cold weather options) |
| 8 | F 35 | 15 A | 12V power socket |
| 9 | F 36 | 25 A | Air suspension |
| 10 | F 37 | 25 A | Window lift motor (left rear) |
| 11 | F 38 | 5 A | Driver’s seat memory |
| 12 | F 39 | 25 A | Window lift motor (left front) |
| 13 | F 40 | 5 A | Rear door handles |
| 14 | F 41 | 10 A | Door controls (left side) |
| 15 | F 42 | 30 A | Powered liftgate |
| 16 | F 43 | 5 A | Perm. power sensor and brake switch |
| 17 | F 44 | 5 A | Charger (charging port) |
| 18 | F 45 | 20 A | Passive entry (horns) |
| 19 | F 46 | 30 A | Body controls (group 2) |
| 20 | F 47 | 5 A | Glove box light |
| 21 | F 48 | 10 A | Body controls (group 1) |
| 22 | F 49 | 5 A | Instrument panel |
| 23 | F 50 | 5 A | Siren, |
| 24 | F 51 | 20A | touchscreen |
| 25 | F 52 | 30 A | Heated rear window |
| 26 | F 53 | 5 A | Battery management system |
| 27 | F 54 | – | Not used |
| 28 | F 55 | 30 A | Level front electric seat |
| 29 | F 56 | 30 A | Right front electric seat |
| 30 | F 57 | 25 A | Fan of cabin |
| 31 | F 58 | – | Not used |
| 31 | F 59 | – | Not used |
Fuse Box 3
| Numbering | Fuse Number | Rating | Functions |
| 1 | F 71 | 40 A | Condensor fan (left) |
| 2 | F 72 | 40 A | Condensor fan (right) |
| 3 | F 73 | 40 A | Vacuum pump |
| 4 | F 74 | 20 A | 12V drive rail (cabin) |
| 5 | F 75 | 5 A | Power steering |
| 6 | F 76 | 5 A | ABS |
| 7 | F 77 | 25 A | Stability control |
| 8 | F 78 | 20 A | Headlights – high or low beam |
| 9 | F79 | 30 A | Light – interior or exterior |
Fuse Box 4
There is also a fuse box in your Tesla located under the driver-side trim panel. This fuse box is difficult to access. You will need to remove the side protecting panel of the center console from the driver’s side.
| Numbering | Fuse Number | Rating | Functions |
| 1 | F 101 | 15 A | Left rear seat heater |
| 2 | F 102 | 15 A | Right rear seat heater |
| 3 | F 103 | 15 A | Middle rear seat heater control |
| 4 | F 104 | 15 A | Middle rear seat heater |
| 5 | F 105 | 15 A | Wiper de-icer |
| 6 | F 106 | – | Not used |
Tesla Model S (2016 – 2020)
Number and location:
In the newer Tesla Model S, your car has two fuse boxes. One is in the trunk, and the other is in the right pillar behind the plastic trim.
How To Access:
You can easily access the fuse box in the frunk by just opening the frunk and removing the maintenance panel. Behind that panel, you will see a black box with the fuse box number one.
You must remove the kick panel to access the second panel inside the cabin on the right pillars. To do so, remove the panel from the right-hand side of the dashboard first. Now disconnect the wire. Remove the panel from the right pillar by just popping it out. Now, you can see the fuse fox under the dashboard on the right-hand side.
Fuse Box 1 (Frunk)
| Numbers | Fuse Number | Rating | Function |
| 1 | F1 | 250A | DCDC power input |
| 2 | F2 | 80A | Power steering |
| 3 | F3 | – | Not used |
| 4 | F4 | 125A | Cabin BEC |
| 5 | F5 | 200A | AUX BEC |
| 6 | F100 | 5A | Siren and Intrusion Sensor |
| 7 | F101 | 15A | Forward Camera |
| 8 | F102 | – | Not used |
| 9 | F103 | 25A | ABS Valves |
| 10 | F104 | 5A | 12V Battery Monitor |
| 11 | F105 | 15A | Trailer Lights |
| 12 | F106 | – | Not used |
| 13 | F107 | 5A | Drive Inverter, Rear |
| 14 | F108 | 5A | IGN Sense |
| 15 | F109 | 10A | |
| 16 | F110 | 5A | Airbag System |
| 17 | F111 | 20A | Trailer Brakes Controller |
| 18 | F112 | 5A | Cabin Climate Controls |
| 19 | F113 | 10A | Cabin Heater, Rear Climate Control, Air Quality Sensor |
| 20 | F114 | 10A | Thermal Controller, Battery Heater, Inlet, Chiller Valve |
| 21 | F115 | Not used | |
| 22 | F116 | 10A | Not used |
| 23 | F117 | 10A | Air Suspension |
| 24 | F118 | 25A | Windshield Wiper |
| 26 | F120 | 30A | Second row Seats Secondary Power – tilt |
| 27 | F121 | 5A | – |
| 28 | F122 | 15A | Coolant Pump 3 |
| 29 | F123 | 15A | Coolant Pump 2 |
| 30 | F124 | 10A | Wiper De-ice |
| 31 | F125 | 10A | Contactor Power |
| 32 | F126 | – | Not used |
| 33 | F130 | 15A | Forward Radar |
| 34 | F131 | 15A | IGN – Trailer Connector |
| 35 | F132 | 5A | Drive Inverter, Front |
| 36 | F133 | – | Not used |
| 37 | F134 | 20A | Headlamp, Right |
| 38 | F135 | – | Not used |
| 39 | F136 | 15A | Coolant Pump 4 |
| 40 | F137 | 15A | Coolant Pump 1 |
| 41 | F138 | 30A | Rear Defrost Grid |
| 42 | F139 | 15A | Horns |
| 43 | F140 | – | Not used |
| 44 | F141 | – | Not used |
| 45 | F142 | – | Not used |
| 46 | F143 | 20A | Central Body Controller |
| 47 | F144 | 20A | Headlamp, Left |
| 48 | F145 | 15A | Front Body Controller |
| 49 | F150 | 25A | Left Front Door Actuator |
| 50 | F151 | 50A | ABS – Motor |
| 51 | F152 | 25A | Rear Cabin Blower |
| 52 | F153 | – | Not used |
| 53 | F154 | 40A | Air Compressor |
| 54 | F155 | 60A | Condenser Fan |
| 55 | F156 | 40A | iBooster / Brake Assist |
| 56 | F160 | 30A | Cabin Blower, Front |
| 57 | F 161 | 25 A | Right front door actuator |
Fuse Box 2 (Cabin)
| Numbering | Fuse Number | Rating | Functions |
| 1 | F200 | 5A | Seat memory |
| 2 | F201 | 25A | Window motor, LR |
| 3 | F201 | 15A | Rear, 12V outlet |
| 4 | F203 | 20A | Not used |
| 5 | F204 | 25A | RF, window motor |
| 6 | F205 | 25A | LF, window motor |
| 7 | F206 | 25A | Central body controller-steering column adjust |
| 8 | F207 | 15A | USB hub/Centre console |
| 9 | F208 | 20A | 12V outlet, center console |
| 10 | F209 | 15A | Rear view camera |
| 11 | F210 | 30A | Power Liftgate |
| 12 | F 211 | 25A | Window Motor, RR |
| 13 | F 212 | 20A | Electric Park Brake – Primary |
| 14 | F 213 | 20A | Electric Park Brake – Secondary |
| 15 | F 214 | 20A | Not Used |
| 16 | F215 | 10A | Steering Wheel Heater |
| 17 | F216 | 25A | Rear Body Controls |
| 18 | F217 | 20A | Premium Audio Amplifier |
| 19 | F 218 | 20A | Base Audio Amplifier |
| 20 | F 219 | 5A | Diagnostic Port |
| 21 | F 220 | 5A | Brake on-off Switch |
| 22 | F 221 | 5A | Battery Management System |
| 23 | F 230 | 15A | Third Row USB (spare) |
| 24 | F 231 | 15A | not used |
| 25 | F 232 | 15A | Seat Heater Left Front Seat Heater Right Front |
| 26 | F233 | 15A | Door Latch Left Front Door Latch Right Front |
| 27 | F 234 | 15A | Door Controls Left Rear Door Controls Right Rear |
| 28 | F 235 | 10A | Charging Systems Center Display |
| 29 | F 236 | 5A | SCCM, iBooster IGN ACC Sense. Rear-View Mirror. Radio. TPMS |
| 30 | F 237 | 5A | iBooster Instrument Cluster |
| 31 | F 240 | 25A | Seat Motors, Right Front |
| 32 | F 241 | 25A | Seat Motors, Left Front |
Tesla Model X
Number and location:
In your Tesla Model X, there are two fuse boxes. One is in the frunk, and the other is in the center console behind the plastic panel or trim on the driver’s side.
How To Access:
To access the fuse box in the frunk, you just need to open the frunk and remove the maintenance panel. Now, you will see a black box, the fuse box number one.
As the second fuse box is located in the center console, you will need to remove the side cover of the center console. You can remove this cover by just popping it out. There you will, the fuse box. Accessing this fuse box is a little bit difficult, so you must be careful.
Fuse Box 1 (Frunk)
| Numbers | Fuse Number | Rating | Function |
| 1 | F1 | 250A | DCDC power input |
| 2 | F2 | 80A | Power steering |
| 3 | F3 | – | Not used |
| 4 | F4 | 125A | Cabin BEC |
| 5 | F5 | 200A | AUX BEC |
| 6 | F100 | 5A | Siren and Intrusion Sensor |
| 7 | F101 | 15A | Forward Camera |
| 8 | F102 | – | Not used |
| 9 | F103 | 25A | ABS Valves |
| 10 | F104 | 5A | 12V Battery Monitor |
| 11 | F105 | 15A | Trailer Lights |
| 12 | F106 | – | Not used |
| 13 | F107 | 5A | Drive Inverter, Rear |
| 14 | F108 | 5A | IGN Sense |
| 15 | F109 | 10A | |
| 16 | F110 | 5A | Airbag System |
| 17 | F111 | 20A | Trailer Brakes Controller |
| 18 | F112 | 5A | Cabin Climate Controls |
| 19 | F113 | 10A | Cabin Heater, Rear Climate Control, Air Quality Sensor |
| 20 | F114 | 10A | Thermal Controller, Battery Heater, Inlet, Chiller Valve |
| 21 | F115 | Not used | |
| 22 | F116 | 10A | Not used |
| 23 | F117 | 10A | Air Suspension |
| 24 | F118 | 25A | Windshield Wiper |
| 26 | F120 | 30A | Second row Seats Secondary Power – tilt |
| 27 | F121 | 5A | – |
| 28 | F122 | 15A | Coolant Pump 3 |
| 29 | F123 | 15A | Coolant Pump 2 |
| 30 | F124 | 10A | Wiper De-ice |
| 31 | F125 | 10A | Contactor Power |
| 32 | F126 | – | Not used |
| 33 | F130 | 15A | Forward Radar |
| 34 | F131 | 15A | IGN – Trailer Connector |
| 35 | F132 | 5A | Drive Inverter, Front |
| 36 | F133 | – | Not used |
| 37 | F134 | 20A | Headlamp, Right |
| 38 | F135 | – | Not used |
| 39 | F136 | 15A | Coolant Pump 4 |
| 40 | F137 | 15A | Coolant Pump 1 |
| 41 | F138 | 30A | Rear Defrost Grid |
| 42 | F139 | 15A | Horns |
| 43 | F140 | – | Not used |
| 44 | F141 | – | Not used |
| 45 | F142 | – | Not used |
| 46 | F143 | 20A | Central Body Controller |
| 47 | F144 | 20A | Headlamp, Left |
| 48 | F145 | 15A | Front Body Controller |
| 49 | F150 | 25A | Left Front Door Actuator |
| 50 | F151 | 50A | ABS – Motor |
| 51 | F152 | 25A | Rear Cabin Blower |
| 52 | F153 | – | Not used |
| 53 | F154 | 40A | Air Compressor |
| 54 | F155 | 60A | Condenser Fan |
| 55 | F156 | 40A | iBooster / Brake Assist |
| 56 | F160 | 30A | Cabin Blower, Front |
| 57 | F 161 | 25 A | Right front door actuator |
Relays
| 58 | K100 | MICRO280 | Cabin Blower, Rear |
| 59 | K101 | MICRO280 | HVAC Group 1 (F114, F136, F137) |
| 60 | K102 | MICRO280 | Rear Defrost Grid |
| 61 | K110 | ISO | IGN / Drive Power (F107-F110, F130-F132) |
| 62 | K111 | ISO | HVAC (F112, F113, F160) |
| 63 | K112 | ISO | Air Compressor |
Fuse Box 2 (Cabin)
| Numbering | Fuse Number | Rating | Functions |
| 1 | F200 | 5A | Seat memory |
| 2 | F201 | 25A | Window motor, LR |
| 3 | F201 | 15A | Rear, 12V outlet |
| 4 | F203 | 20A | Not used |
| 5 | F204 | 25A | RF, window motor |
| 6 | F205 | 25A | LF, window motor |
| 7 | F206 | 25A | Central body controller-steering column adjust |
| 8 | F207 | 15A | USB hub/Centre console |
| 9 | F208 | 20A | 12V outlet, center console |
| 10 | F209 | 15A | Rear view camera |
| 11 | F210 | 30A | Power Liftgate |
| 12 | F 211 | 25A | Window Motor, RR |
| 13 | F 212 | 20A | Electric Park Brake – Primary |
| 14 | F 213 | 20A | Electric Park Brake – Secondary |
| 15 | F 214 | 20A | Not Used |
| 16 | F215 | 10A | Steering Wheel Heater |
| 17 | F216 | 25A | Rear Body Controls |
| 18 | F217 | 20A | Premium Audio Amplifier |
| 19 | F 218 | 20A | Base Audio Amplifier |
| 20 | F 219 | 5A | Diagnostic Port |
| 21 | F 220 | 5A | Brake on-off Switch |
| 22 | F 221 | 5A | Battery Management System |
| 23 | F 230 | 15A | Third Row USB (spare) |
| 24 | F 231 | 15A | not used |
| 25 | F 232 | 15A | Seat Heater Left Front Seat Heater Right Front |
| 26 | F233 | 15A | Door Latch Left Front Door Latch Right Front |
| 27 | F 234 | 15A | Door Controls Left Rear Door Controls Right Rear |
| 28 | F 235 | 10A | Charging Systems Center Display |
| 29 | F 236 | 5A | SCCM, iBooster IGN ACC Sense. Rear-View Mirror. Radio. TPMS |
| 30 | F 237 | 5A | iBooster Instrument Cluster |
| 31 | F 240 | 25A | Seat Motors, Right Front |
| 32 | F 241 | 25A | Seat Motors, Left Front |
Aux fuse boxes on the back side
| 1 | F301 | 60A | Lef Front Door Actuators |
| 2 | F302 | 60A | Right Front Door Actuators |
| 3 | F303 | 60A | Right Rear Door Actuators |
| 4 | F304 | 60A | Left Rear Door Actuators |
| 5 | F305 | 30A | Second Row Seat Power, Left |
| 6 | F306 | 30A | Second Row Seat Power, Middle |
| 7 | F307 | 30A | Second Row Seat Power, Right |
| 8 | F308 | 30A | Trailer Brakes Power |
Conclusion
As far as I have covered all the necessary factors you need to know about the location of fuse boxes in different models i.e. Tesla Model S (2013-16), model (2016-20), and Model X of Tesla.
This post will guide you whenever you encounter some problems in your Tesla related to fuses. If you have any information to share, feel free to. I would like to hear from you.
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