Porsche 986 Boxster (1996-2004) – fuse and relay box
Diagrams of fuse boxes and relays – Porsche 986 Boxster
Applies to vehicles manufactured in the years:
1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004.
The cigarette lighter (sockets) in the Porsche 986 Boxster is fused by the D5 fuse in the passenger compartment fuse box.
Fuse box in passenger compartment
It is located next to the door, behind the cover, on the driver’s side.
| Number | Description | Amperes [A] |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | 1997-1998: Right High Beam; 1999-2004: Right high beam, high beam control. |
7.5 15 |
| A2 | 1997-1998: Left high beam; 1999-2004: Left high beam. |
7.5 15 |
| A3 | Right side marker light | 7.5 |
| A4 | Left side marker lamp | 7.5 |
| A5 | License plate light, instrument light, location light (2002-2004) | 15 |
| A6 | Seat heater | 25 |
| A7 | Fog light, rear fog light | 25 |
| A8 | License plate light (Canada) | 7.5 |
| A9 | 1997-1998: Right Low Beam; 1999-2004: Right low beam. |
7.5 15 |
| A10 | 1997-1998: Left low beam; 1999-2004: Left low beam. |
7.5 15 |
| B1 | Cluster, Tiptronic, ASR ON / OFF (PSM) button, Diagnostics, Power Top | 15 |
| B2 | 1997-2000: Radio, InfoSystem (1997-1998); 2001-2004: Threat Warning, A.Turn-Signal System. |
7.5 15 |
| B3 | Two-color corners | 25 |
| B4 | Engine compartment blower | 15 |
| B5 | Backup illumination, CU memory mirror adjustment, CU Power Top (996) | 7.5 |
| B6 | 1997-1998: Hazard Flasher Switch, Top Power (986); 1999-2004: Turn signals, power window. |
15 |
| B7 | Stop light, cruise control | 15 |
| B8 | Alarm CU CLS, CU DME / ME (engine electronics), CU Tiptronic | 15 |
| B9 | 1997-1998: CU ABS Traction Control 1999-2004: CU ABS, ASR, PSM |
15 |
| B10 | Instrument Cluster Diagnosis, Headlamp Angle Adjustment (1999-2004), ALWR (986 as of 2001), Parking Assist (986 as of 2001) | 15 |
| C1 | MFI-DI relay, engine electronics | 25 |
| C2 | Ignition, lambda probe heater | 30 |
| C3 | 1997-1998: CU Alarm System, Central Locking System, Power Window (996); 1999-2004: CU CLS alarm, power window, sunroof, CU roof, interior lighting. |
15 |
| C4 | 1997-2001: Fuel pump; 2002-2004: Fuel pump. |
25 30 |
| C5 | 986: up to 1999: Not used; from 2000: Engine Compartment Blower, Stage 1 |
5 |
| C6 | Mat | 25 |
| C7 | Term.X control cables | 7.5 |
| C8 | 1997-2001: Radiator Fan 2 (Right); 2002-2004: Radiator fan 2 (right). |
30 40 |
| C9 | Headlight cleaning system | 25 |
| C10 | 1997-2001: Radiator Fan 1 (Left); 2002-2004: Radiator fan 1 (left). |
30 40 |
| D1 | Power window | 30 |
| D2 | Heated mirrors, rear window defogger | 30 |
| D3 | Convertible Top Drive, Sunroof (1999-2004) | 30 |
| D4 | Rear power window (convertible) | 30 |
| D5 | Lighter | 15 |
| D6 | Heater air conditioning system | 30 |
| D7 | 1997-1998: Hazard Light Switch, CU DME (986); 1999-2000: Hazard Warning, System A.Turn Signal; 2001-2004: Opening the rear spoiler lid. |
15 |
| D8 | 1997-2000: Spoiler extension; 2001: Radio; 2002-2004: Radio and audio option package. |
15 15 7.5 |
| D9 | Audio Option Pack (996)
986: |
15 |
| D10 | 996: 1997-2001: Retrofit attachment point (warning 5 A maximum); 2002-2004: Telephone; 986: Retrofit attachment point (warning 5 A maximum). |
7.5 / 5 |
| E1 | Term 86S, CU-CL Alarm, Radio, Cluster CU Info System, Daytime Running Light (1999-2004), CU Sensor Overturn (1999-2004) | 7.5 |
| E2 | CU memory | 7.5 |
| E3 | Power socket, CU memory socket, left | 30 |
| E 4 | Electric seat, CU memory slot on right side | 30 |
| E5 | Information system | 7.5 |
| E6 | Term. 30 Telephone / Handy, Navigation Control Unit, ORVR (1999-2004) | 7.5 |
| E7 | Air conditioning system | 7.5 |
| E8 | Term. 15 Telephone / Handy, InfoSystem, Navigation (986, 2001) | 7.5 |
| E9 | 1996-1997,986: Term 15 Telephone / Handy; 1997-1998,996: FDR; 1999-2001: PSM; 2002-2004: PSM. |
7.5 30 30 25 |
| E10 | 1996-1997,986: CU Tiptronic; 1997-1998,996: FDR; 1999-2001: PSM; 2002-2004: PSM. |
7.5 30 30 25 |
Relay box 1
It is located above the fuse panel.
Actual for Porsche 986, may differ for other models
| Number | Relay |
|---|---|
| 1 | – |
| 2 | – |
| 3 | Blinker |
| 4 | Mirror and rear window defogger |
| 5 | up to 1997: Switch phone loudspeaker |
| 6 | Daytime running lights CU (double relay) |
| 7 | |
| 8 | CU headlight cleaning |
| 9 | Term.XE |
| 10 | Two-color horns |
| 12 | USA / JAPAN: Fog light |
| 13 | Fuel pump |
| 14 | Top power supply CU (dual relay) |
| 15 | |
| 16 | Intermittent wiper check |
| 18 | Starting heating |
| 19 | Radiator fan 1st stage 1 |
| 20 | Radiator fan 1st stage 2 |
| 21 | Radiator fan 2nd stage 1 |
| 22 | Radiator fan 2nd stage 2 |
Relay box 2
It is located behind and under the rear seats.
Actual for Porsche 986, may differ for other models
| Number | Description | Amperes [A] |
|---|---|---|
| – | Secondary air pump (fuse) | 40 |
| 1 | MFI + DI relay | |
| 2 | up to 1998: Ignition / oxygen sensor | |
| 3 | Spoiler extension | |
| 4 | Air conditioning compressor | |
| 5 | – | |
| 7 | Activate the lock | |
| 8 | as of 2000: Engine compartment blower | |
| 9 | Spoiler recall | |
| 10 | Secondary air pump | |
| 11 | – |
Main fuses
Actual for Porsche 986, may differ for other models
| Number | Description |
|---|---|
| F1 | PSM |
| F2 | ON BOARD COMPONENT Network 1 |
| F3 | ON BOARD COMPONENT Network 2 |
| F4 | Ignition lock |
| F5 | Engine electronics |
| F6 | ON BOARD COMPONENT Network 3 |
| F7 | PSM |