Tesla Model S (2013-2014) – fuse and relay box
Diagrams of fuse and relay boxes – Tesla Model S
Applies to vehicles manufactured in Aach:
2013, 2014.
For the cigarette lighter (12V power socket) in the Tesla Model S there are 35 fuses and in fuse box number 2.
Location of the fuse box
The three fuse boxes are located behind the maintenance panel in the front trunk. To remove the maintenance panel, pull the rear edge of the maintenance panel up to release the five clips and slide the maintenance panel toward the windshield to remove it.
If the Model S is equipped with the cold weather option, auxiliary fuse box # 4 is located under the driver’s side trim panel.
Diagrams of fuse boxes
Fuse box # 1
Fuse assignment in fuse box # 1
| Number | Amperes [A] | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 A. | Accessory sensor;
Radio; USB hub. |
| 2 | 5 A. | Headlamp leveling system (vehicles with EU / China coil suspension only) |
| 3 | 5 A. | Door trim lights;
Rearview mirror. |
| 4 | 30 A. | Rear seat external heaters (optional in cold weather) |
| 5 | 15 A. | Seat heating (driver’s seat) |
| 6 | 20 A. | Basic audio amplifier |
| 7 | 15 A. | Seat heater (front passenger seat) |
| 8 | 20 A. | High-quality audio amplifier |
| 9 | 25 A. | Sunroof |
| 10 | 5 A. | Passive security measures |
| 11 | 5 A. | Switches on the steering wheel |
| 12 | 5 A. | Drive mode and yaw rate sensor (stability / traction control) |
| 13 | 15 A. | Wipers setting |
| 14 | 5 A. | Drive inverter |
| 15 | 20 A. | Electric parking brake |
| 16 | 5 A. | Parking sensors |
| 17 | 20 A. | Electric parking brake |
| 18 | 5 A. | Not used |
| 19 | 5 A. | HVAC sensor in the vehicle |
| 20 | 5 A. | Cab air heater logic |
| 21 | 15 A. | Coolant pump 1 |
| 22 | 5 A. | Inlet actuators |
| 23 | 15 A. | Coolant pump 2 |
| 24 | 5 A. | Air conditioning in the cabin |
| 25 | 15 A. | Coolant pump 3 |
| 26 | – | Not used |
| 27 | 10 A. | Thermal controller |
Fuse box no.2
Fuse assignment in fuse box # 2
| Number | Amperes [A] | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | 25 A. | Window lifter motor (right rear) |
| 29 | 10 A. | Contactor power |
| 30 | 25 A. | Window lifter motor (right front) |
| 31 | – | Not used |
| 32 | 10 A. | Door control (right side) |
| 33 | – | Not used |
| 34 | 30 A. | Rear center seat heaters;
Washer and de-icing wiper (option at low temperatures). |
| 35 | 15 A. | 12V power socket |
| 36 | 25 A. | Pneumatic suspension |
| 37 | 25 A. | Window lifter motor (left rear) |
| 38 | 5 A. | Driver seat memory |
| 39 | 25 A. | Window lifter motor (left front) |
| 40 | 5 A. | Rear door handles |
| 41 | 10 A. | Door control (left side) |
| 42 | 30 A. | Electric loading hatch |
| 43 | 5 A. | Permanent power sensor;
Brake switch. |
| 44 | 5 A. | Charger (charging port) |
| 45 | 20 A. | Passive input (horns) |
| 46 | 30 A. | Body Control (Group 2) |
| 47 | 5 A. | Glove box light |
| 48 | 10 A. | Body Control (Group 1) |
| 49 | 5 A. | Instrument panel |
| 50 | 5 A. | Siren;
Intrusion / Tilt Sensor (Europe only). |
| 51 | 20 A. | Touchscreen |
| 52 | 30 A. | Heated rear window |
| 53 | 5 A. | Battery management system |
| 54 | – | Not used |
| 55 | 30 A. | Left front electric seat |
| 56 | 30 A. | Right front electric seat |
| 57 | 25 A. | Cabin fan |
| 58 | – | Not used |
| 59 | – | Not used |
Fuse box # 3
Fuse assignment in fuse box # 3
| Number | Amperes [A] | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | 40 A. | Condenser fan (left) |
| 72 | 40 A. | Condenser fan (right) |
| 73 | 40 A. | Vacuum pump |
| 74 | 20 A. | 12V drive rail (cabin) |
| 75 | 5 A. | Power steering |
| 76 | 5 A. | ABS |
| 77 | 25 A. | Stability control |
| 78 | 20 A. | Headlamps – high / low beam |
| 79 | 30 A. | Light – external / internal |
Fuse box #4
Fuse assignment in fuse box # 4
| Number | Amperes [A] | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | 15 A. | Rear left seat heating |
| 102 | 15 A. | Rear right seat heating |
| 103 | 5 A. | Rear center seat heating control |
| 104 | 15 A. | Rear center seat heater |
| 105 | 15 A. | Windscreen defroster |
| 106 | – | Not used |