Where are the Fuse Boxes located in 2012 Subaru Outback ?

2012 Subaru Outback has 3 main boxes with fuses and relays. One is in the cabin (Passenger Compartment) and another is under the hood(Engine Compartment).

2012 Subaru Outback Under Dash Fuse Box and Relay Location 

The Fuse and Relay box is located under the dashboard, on the passenger side, below the glove box, and is covered with trim.

2012 Subaru Outback Under Hood Fuse and Relay box location 

The under hood fuse box is located in the engine compartment at the right side of the engine near the battery and on the cover of the battery.

 To check or replace a fuse remove the cover of the fuse box by releasing the catch and lifting up.

2012 Subaru Outback Under Dash Fuse Box Layout

2012 Subaru Outback Under Dash Fuse and relay Box Diagram

2012 Subaru Outback Under Dash Fuse and relay Box Details

Assignment of fuses in the instrument panel

No.Amp rating(A)Protected Component
115ATrailer hitch connector
220ARear power window (left side)
320APower window (driver’s side)
47.5ANavigation system, Front wiper deicer, Moonroof
57.5ACombination meter
67.5ARemote control rear view mirrors
77.5AIntegrated unit
815AStop light
915ASeat heater relay
107.5APower supply (battery)
117.5ATurn signal unit
1215AIntegrated unit, Automatic transmission unit
1320ASocket
14Empty
1520ARear power window (right side)
16Empty
1715AFront wiper deicer
187.5ABack-up light
197.5AElectronic parking brake unit, Hill Holder system unit
2010AAccessory power outlet
217.5AStarter relay
2215AAir conditioner
23Empty
2415AAudio, Navigation system
2515ASRS airbag system
267.5AMain fan
2730APower window relay
28Empty
2920APower window (passenger’s side)
30Empty
317.5AAutomatic air conditioner unit
32Empty
337.5AABS / Vehicle dynamics control unit, Power steering

2012 Subaru Outback Under Hood Fuse Box Layout

2012 Subaru Outback Under Hood Fuse and relay Box Diagram

Engine compartment

Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment

No.Amp rating(A)Protected Component
AMain fuse
17.5ACVT control unit
27.5AHorn LO
37.5AHorn HI
415ALow beam headlight (right side)
515ALow beam headlight (left side)
620AFuel pump
710AHigh beam headlight (left side)
810AHigh beam headlight (right side)
920AContinuously variable transmission control unit
107.5AAlternator
1120AMoonroof
127.5AEngine control unit
1315AEngine control unit
1415AIgnition coil
1515AEngine control unit
1615AEngine control unit
1715AAutomatic transmission control unit
1810AIllumination
1910ARear combination light
2015ATurn and hazard warning flasher (body control unit)
2120ADoor lock (body control unit)
2215ARear wiper, Rear washer
2310AFront washer
2430AFront wiper
2525ARear window defogger, Mirror heater, Front wiper deicer
2615ABlower fan
2715ABlower fan
2825AAudio unit
2925ASub fan
3025AMain fan
3130AABS / Vehicle dynamics control unit
3210AFog light (right side)
3310AFog light (left side)
3410ABack-up (body control unit)

WARNING: The terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors may vary depending on the vehicle’s equipment level, model, and market. It is recommended to refer to the fuse box diagram provided at the back of the fuse box cover for accurate information.

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