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ToggleNissan Altima (1998 – 2001) Fuse Box Diagrams & Location User Guide
The 1998–2001 Nissan Altima fuse box diagrams and locations are covered in this guide. To fix electrical issues and maintain vehicle safety and functionality, this vital guide simplifies fuse functions, locations, and ratings.
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box
Nissan Altima (1998 to 2001)
Fuse Box Location
The fuse box is located below and to the left of the steering wheel behind the cover.

Fuse Box Diagram

| № | Amp | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | Blower Motor |
| 2 | 15 | Blower Motor |
| 3 | 10 | Transmission Control Module (TCM) |
| 4 | 20 | Rear Window Defogger Relay |
| 5 | 20 | Rear Window Defogger Relay |
| 6 | 10 | Air Conditioner Relay, Thermo Control Amplifier |
| 7 | 10 | Heated Oxygen Sensor |
| 8 | 10 | ASCD, Rear Window Defogger Relay, Rear Window Defogger Timer, Data Link Connector, Push Control Unit, Warning Chime, Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Switch, Power Window Relay, Daytime Light, Smart Entrance C/U |
| 9 | 10 | Door Mirror Switch |
| 10 | 10 | Audio, Power Socket Relay, Smart Entrance C/U |
| 11 | 10 | Hazard Switch |
| 12 | 10 | Park/Neutral Position Switch, Speedometer, Tachometer, Fuel Gauge, Warning Lamps, Overdrive Off Indicator Lamp |
| 13 | 20 / 15 | Cigarette Lighter (1998-1999: 15A; 2000-2001: 20A) |
| 14 | 15 | Stop Lamp Switch, Transmission Control Module (TCM) |
| 15 | – | Not Used |
| 16 | – | Not Used |
| 17 | 15 | Fuel Pump Relay |
| 18 | 10 | EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve, Vacuum Cut Valve Bypass Valve, IACV-AAC Valve, Throttle Position Switch |
| 19 | 20 | Front Wiper and Washer System |
| 20 | 10 | Hazard Switch, Multifunctional Remote Control Relay |
| 21 | 10 | Injectors |
| 22 | 10 | Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit |
| 23 | – | Not Used |
| 24 | 10 | Key Switch, Room Lamp, Vanity Mirror Illumination, Trunk Room Lamp, Security Indicator Lamp, Combination Meter, Homelink Transmitter, Trunk Lid Opener Actuator, Power Antenna, Data Link Connector (GST 1998-1999) |
| 25 | 10 | EGRC Solenoid Valve, Cooling Fan, Park/Neutral Position Relay, NATS (2000-2001), Theft Warning Relay (1998-1999), Inhibitor Relay |
| 26 | 10 | Engine Control Module, Clutch Interlock Relay, Park/Neutral Position Relay, Daytime Light |
| 27 | – | Not Used |
| 28 | 10 | ABS |
| 29 | – | Not Used |
| Relays: | ||
| R1 | Rear Window Defogger | |
| R2 | Fuel Pump | |
| R3 | Blower Motor | |
| R4 | Ignition | |
| R5 | Accessory |
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Nissan Altima (1998 to 2001)
Fuse Box Location
Fuse Box Diagram
| № | Amp | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | – | Not Used |
| 30 | – | Not Used |
| 31 | 15 | Headlamp (Left), Lighting Switch, Daytime Light, Vehicle Security Lamp Relay |
| 32 | 15 | Headlamp (Right), Lighting Switch, Daytime Light, Vehicle Security Lamp Relay |
| 33 | 10 | Lighting Switch (Parking Lamps, Front Fog Lamp Relay, Cornering Lamps, Tail Lamps, Illumination, Warning Chime, Smart Entrance C/U) |
| 34 | 10 | Audio |
| 35 | 10 | Engine Control Module (ECM), ECM Relay, Cooling Fan Relay 1 |
| 36 | – | Not Used |
| 37 | 10 | Generator |
| 38 | 10 | Air Conditioner Relay |
| 39 | 10 | Horn Relay |
| 40 | 10 | Vehicle Security Lamp Relay, Theft Warning Horn Relay (1998-1999) |
| 41 | 15 | 2000-2001: Power Socket Relay |
| 42 | 15 | Front Fog Lamp Relay |
| 43 | – | Not Used |
| 44 | – | Not Used |
| B | 80 | Accessory Relay (Fuses 9, 13, 19), Ignition Relay (Fuses 3, 7, 8, 11, 12, 18, 28), Blower Relay (Fuses 1, 2) |
| C | 40 | Cooling Fan Relay |
| D | 40 | Cooling Fan Relay |
| E | 40 | Power Seat, Power Window Relay, Smart Entrance C/U |
| A | 100 | Generator, Fuses A, B, C, D, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 |
| F | 40 | ABS |
| G | 40 | Ignition Switch |
| H | 40 | ABS |
| J | 50 | Fuses 4, 5, 14, 20, 24 |
Engine Compartment Relay Box

| № | Relay |
|---|---|
| R1 | Air Conditioner |
| R2 | Clutch Interlock |
| R3 | Inhibitor |
| R4 | Cooling Fan Relay 2 (High) |
| R5 | Horn |
| R6 | Front Fog Lamp |
| R7 | 1998-1999: Theft Warning |
| R8 | Vehicle Warning Lamp |
| R9 | Cooling Fan Relay 3 (High) |
| R10 | 1998-1999: Theft Warning Horn |
| R11 | Cooling Fan Relay 1 (Low) |