Buick Encore (2013-2022) fuse box and relay Diagrams

buick encore 2013 2022

The Buick Encore, spanning from 2013 to 2022, represents Buick’s commitment to blending versatility, efficiency, and modern technology in the compact SUV segment. Its advanced electrical system includes essential components such as the fuse box and relays.

The fuse box in the Buick Encore 2013-2022 houses fuses designed to protect electrical circuits from overloads and short circuits, ensuring the safety of critical components like headlights, taillights, and power windows. Relays, serving as electrically controlled switches, manage the flow of electricity to systems such as the starter motor, fuel pump, and cooling fans, ensuring efficient and reliable operation.

Additional sophisticated electrical components in the Buick Encore of this era include advanced infotainment systems, climate control features, power-adjustable seats, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). These features rely on a robust electrical infrastructure to enhance comfort, convenience, and safety for occupants.

Understanding the layout and function of the fuse box and relays is crucial for maintaining and troubleshooting the Buick Encore 2013-2022’s electrical systems. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components help ensure the vehicle’s reliability and performance, maintaining its reputation as a versatile and dependable SUV in Buick’s lineup.

(2013-2022) Buick Encore fuse box and relay with Diagram

WARNING

  • Never replace a fuse with one that has a higher amperage rating.
  • A fuse with a too-high amperage could damage the electrical part and cause a fire.
  • On no account should fuses be repaired (e.g. patched up with tin foil or wire) as this may cause serious damage elsewhere in the electrical circuit or cause a fire.
  • If a fuse blows repeatedly, do not keep replacing it. Instead, have the cause for the repeated short circuit or overload tracked and fixed.
  • Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.

Buick Encore 2013-2022 fuse assignment

  • Cigar lighter / power outlet fuses in the Buick Encore are the fuses №. F22 and F21 in the Passenger compartment fuse box.

Year of production: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Passenger compartment fuse box

Fuse Box Location

The location of the fuses in the passenger compartment: Buick Encore (2013-2019)
The location of the fuses in the passenger compartment: Buick Encore (2013-2019)

It is located in the instrument panel, behind the storage compartment.

Fuse box diagram (2013-2016)

Instrument panel fuse box diagram: Buick Encore (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
Instrument panel fuse box diagram: Buick Encore (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)

Assignment of the fuses and relays in the Passenger compartment (2013-2016)

Description
Fuses
F1 Body control module 1
F2 Body control module 2
F3 Body control module 3
F4 Body control module 4
F5 Body control module 5
F6 Body control module 6
F7 Body control module 7
F8 Body control module 8
F9 Discrete logic ignition switch
F10 Sensing Diagnostic Module Battery
F11 Data link connector
F12 Heater, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning MDL/ICS
F13 Liftgate relay
F14  UPA Module
F15 LDW Module/Inside Rearview Mirror
F16 Adaptive forward lighting module
F17 Power WNDWSW DR
F18 Rain Sensor
F19 Body Control Module Regulated Voltage Contro
F20 Steering Wheel Switch Backlighting
F21 A/C Accessory Power Outlet/ PRND
F22 Cigar Lighter/DC Accessory Power Outlet
F23 Spare
F24 Spare
F25 Spare
F26 Automatic Occupant Sensing Display
F27 IPC/PTC Control/ Clutch Switch
F28 Headlamp Switch/ AFL/DC Converter
F29 Spare
F30 2013-2015: Spare
2016: Transmission Control Module Battery
F31 IPC Battery
F32 Radio/Chime/ Aux Jack
F33 Display/Faceplate
F34 OnStar/UHP/DAB
Midi Fuses
M01  PTC
S/B Fuses
S/B01 Spare
S/B02 Spare
S/B03 Power Window Motor Front
S/B04 Power Window Motor Rear
S/B05 Logistic mode relay
S/B06 Spare
S/B07 Spare
S/B08 Spare
Circuit Breaker
CB1 Spare
Relays
RLY01 Accessory/Retained accessory power
RLY02 Liftgate
RLY03 Spare
RLY04 Spare
RLY05 Logistic mode

Fuse box diagram (2017-2020)

Instrument panel fuse box diagram: Buick Encore (2017, 2018, 2019-...)
Instrument panel fuse box diagram: Buick Encore (2017, 2018, 2019-…)

Assignment of the fuses and relays in the Passenger compartment (2017-2022)

Description
Fuses
F1 Body control module 1
F2 Body control module 2
F3 Body control module 3
F4 Body control module 4
F5 Body control module 5
F6 Body control module 6
F7 Body control module 7
F8 Body control module 8
F9 Discrete logic ignition switch
F10 Sensing diagnostic module battery
F11 Data link connector
F12 HVAC module/ICS
F13 Liftgate relay
F14 Central gateway module
F15 2017-2021: Lane departure warning/GENTEX
F16 2017-2020: Adaptive forward lighting module
F17 2017-2020: Electrical steering column lock
F18 Parking assist module/Side blind zone alert
F19 Body control module/Regulated voltage control
F20 Clock spring
F21 A/C/Accessory power outlet/PRNDL
F22 Auxiliary power outlet/DC center
F23 2017-2020: HVAC module/ICS
F24
F25 OnStar module/ Eraglonass
F26 2017-2020: Heated steering wheel
F27 2017-2021: Instrument panel cluster/Auxiliary heater/Auxiliary virtual image display
2022: Instrument cluster
F28 2017-2020: Trailer feed 2
F29 2017: Faceplate
2018-2021: Infotainment system
F30 2017-2020: DC/DC 400W
F31 Instrument panel cluster module battery
F32 Silver box audio module/Navigation
F33 2017-2020: Trailer feed 1
F34 Passive entry/ Passive start
Midi Fuses
M01 2017-2021: Positive temperature coefficient
S/B Fuses
S/B01 2017-2021: Passenger power seat
2022: HVAC Aux heater – 1
S/B02 2022: HVAC Aux heater – 2
S/B03 Front power windows
S/B04 Rear power windows
S/B05 Logistic mode relay
S/B06 Driver power seat
S/B07
S/B08 2017-2020: Trailer interface module
Circuit Breaker
CB1
Relays
RLY01 Accessory/Retained accessory power
RLY02 Liftgate
RLY03
RLY04 2022: Blower
RLY05 Logistic mode

Fuse Box in the engine compartment

Fuse Box Location

The location of the fuses in the engine compartment: Buick Encore (2013-2019)
The location of the fuses in the engine compartment: Buick Encore (2013-2019)

Fuse box diagram (2013-2016)

Under-hood fuse box diagram: Buick Encore (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
Under-hood fuse box diagram: Buick Encore (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)

Assignment of the fuses and relays in the Engine compartment (2013-2016)

Description
Mini Fuses
1 Sunroof
2 Outside Rearview Mirror Switch
3 Canister vent solenoid
4 Not used
5 Electronic brake control module valve
6 2013-2015: Not Used
2016: Intelligent battery sensor
7 Not used
8 Transmission control module battery
9 2013-2015: BCM Regulated Voltage Control
2016: Not used
10 Fuel System Control Module R/C/ Headlamp Leveling
11 Rear wiper
12 Rear window defogger
13 Not used
14 Outside Rearview Mirror Heater
15 Fuel system control module battery
16 Heated seat module/ Memory module
17 Transmission Control Module R/C
18 Engine Control Module R/C
19 Fuel pump
20 Not used
21 Fan Relay (Auxiliary Fuse Block)
22 Not used
23 Ignition coil/ Injector
24 Washer pump
25 Not used
26 Canister Purge Solenoid/Water Valve Solenoid/ Oxygen Sensors – Pre and Post/Turbo Wastegate Solenoid (1.4L)/Turbo Bypass Solenoid (1.4L)
27 2013-2015: Not Used
2016: Auxiliary Heater Pump
28 2013-2015: Not Used
2016: Engine Control Module Powertrain Ignition 1
29 Engine Control Module Powertrain Ignition 2
30 Mass Air Flow Sensor
31 Left high-beam headlamp
32 Right high-beam headlamp
33 Engine control module battery
34 Horn
35 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch
36 Front fog lamps
J-Case Fuses
1 Electronic brake control module pump
2 Front wipe
3 Blower Motor
4 IEC RC
5 Not Used
6 Not Used
7 2013-2015: Not Used
2016: Starter Solenoid (Automatic Transmission), Not Used (Manual Transmission)
8 Cooling Fan Low/Mid
9 Cooling Fan High
10 EVP
11 2013-2015: Starter Solenoid
2016: Pinion Starter Solenoid (Automatic Transmission), Starter Solenoid (Manual Transmission)
U-Micro Relays
2 2013-2015: Not Used
2016: Fuel pump
4 Starter/Spare
HC-Micro Relays
7 Starter/Starter pinion
Mini Relays
1 Run/Crank
3 Cooling fan – mid
5 Powertrain relay
8 Cooling fan – low
HC-Mini Relays
6 Cooling fan – high

Fuse box diagram (2017-2020)

buick encore fuse box engine compartment
buick encore fuse box engine compartment

Assignment of the fuses and relays in the engine compartment (2017-2022)

Description
Mini Fuses
1 Sunroof
2 2018-2020: Exterior rearview mirror switch/Driver side power window/ Rain sensor/ Universal garage door opener
2021-2022: Exterior mirror switch/ Driver side power window/ Rain sensor
3 Canister vent solenoid
4
5 Electronic brake control module valve
6 2018-2021: Intelligent battery sensor
7 2018-2020: Electric steering column lock
8 Transmission control module/FICM
9 Automatic occupancy sensing module
10 Headlamp leveling switch/Headlamp leveling motor/Rear vision camera/ Interior rearview mirror
11 Rear wiper
12 Rear window defogger
13 Power lumbar switch
14 Exterior rearview mirror heater
15 Fuel system control module battery
16 2018-2020: Heated seat module/ Memory module
17 2018-2021: TIM DC DC converter/Fuel system control module RC/ Compass module
2022: Fuel system control module RC
18 Engine control module RC/ Transmission control module RC/ FICM RC
19 2018-2020: Fuel pump
20
21 Fan relay (auxiliary BEC)
22
23 Ignition coil/ Injector coil
24 Washer pump
25 Automatic headlamp
leveling
26 EMS Var 1
27 –/Auxiliary heater pump
28 –/Engine control module powertrain/ Ignition 3
29 Engine control module powertrain/ Ignition 1/Ignition 2
30 EMS Var 2
31 Left high-beam headlamp
32 Right high-beam headlamp
33 Engine control module battery
34 Horn
35 A/C clutch
36 2018-2020: Front fog lamps
J-Case Fuses
1 Electronic brake control module pump
2 Front wipe
3 Linear power module blower
4 IEC RC
5
7 –/Starter solenoid
8 Cooling fan low – mid
9 Cooling fan – high
10 2018-2021: EVP
11 Starter solenoid/ Starter pinion
U-Micro Relays
2 2018-2020: Fuel pump
4 2018-2020: –/Auxiliary heater pump
HC-Micro Relays
7 Starter/ Starter pinion
10 2018-2020: Starter solenoid
Mini Relays
1 Run/Crank
3 Cooling fan – mid
5 Powertrain relay
8 Cooling fan – low
HC-Mini Relays
6 Cooling fan – high

Auxiliary Relay Block

Auxiliary Relay Block: Buick Encore
Auxiliary Relay Block: Buick Encore

Auxiliary Relay Block

Relays
RLY01 Electric vacuum pump
RLY02 Cooling fan control 1
RLY03 Cooling fan control 2
RLY04 Not Used or Trailer N/A

Fuse Box in the luggage compartment

Fuse Box Location

The location of the fuses in the trunk: Buick Encore
The location of the fuses in the trunk: Buick Encore

It is located in the left side of the luggage compartment, behind the cover.

Fuse box diagram (2013-2016)

Trunk fuse box diagram: Buick Encore (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
Trunk fuse box diagram: Buick Encore (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)

Assignment of the fuses and relays in the Luggage compartment (2013-2016)

Description
Mini Fuses
F1 Driver Seat Power Lumbar Switch
F2 Passenger Seat Power Lumbar Switch
F3 Amplifier
F4 Trailer Socket (N/A)
F5 All-Wheel Drive Module
F6 Automatic Occupant Sensing Module
F7 Spare/LPG Module Battery
F8 Trailer Parking Lamps (N/A)
F9 Spare
F10 Spare/Side Blind Zone Alert Module
F11 Trailer Module (N/A)
F12 Nav Dock
F13 Heated Steering Wheel
F14 Trailer Socket (N/A)
F15 Spare/EVP Switch
F16 Water In Fuel Sensor
F17 Inside Rearview Mirror/Rear Vision Camera
F18 Spare/LPG Module Run/Crank
S/B Fuses
S/B01 Driver Power Seat Switch/Memory Module
S/B02 Passenger Power Seat Switch
S/B03 Trailer Module (N/A)
S/B04 A/C-D/C Inverter
S/B05 Battery
S/B06 Headlamp Washer
S/B07 2013-2015: Spare
2016: DC/DC Source 1
S/B08 2013-2015: Spare
2016: DC/DC Source 1
S/B09 Spare
Relays
RLY01 Ignition Relay
RLY02 Run Relay

Fuse box diagram (2017)

buick encore fuse box rear compartment
buick encore fuse box rear compartment

Assignment of the fuses and relays in the Luggage compartment (2017)

Description
Fuses
F1
F2
F3 Amplifier audio
F4
F5 Rear drive control module
F6 Left cornering lamp
F7 Right cornering lamp
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
F13
F14
F15
F16
F17
F18
S/B Fuses
S/B01
S/B02
S/B03
S/B04 DC/AC inverter module
S/B05
S/B06
S/B07 DC-DC transformer 400W
S/B08 DC-DC transformer 400W
S/B09
Relays
RLY01 Right cornering lamp
RLY02 Left cornering lamp

Fuse box diagram (2018-2022)

Trunk fuse box diagram: Buick Encore (2018, 2019)
Trunk fuse box diagram: Buick Encore (2018, 2019)

Assignment of the fuses and relays in the Luggage compartment (2018-2022)

Description
Fuses
F1 2018-2021: Amplifier audio
F2 Rear drive control module
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
F13
F14
F15
F16
F17
S/B Fuses
S/B01 2018-2020: DC-DC transformer 400W
S/B02 2018-2020: DC-DC transformer 400W
S/B03 DC/AC inverter module
S/B04
S/B05
Relays
RLY01
RLY02
RLY03
RLY04
RLY05
Circuit Breaker
CB1

Conclusion

For owners and enthusiasts of classic Buick Encore models from 2013-2022, understanding the fuse box and relay systems is essential for vehicle maintenance. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helped ensure the vehicle’s longevity and reliability, preserving its status as a symbol of Buick’s craftsmanship and innovation in the automotive industry during that era.