{"id":91935,"date":"2023-09-14T22:01:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T05:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=91935"},"modified":"2023-12-16T09:46:24","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T17:46:24","slug":"where-is-the-a-c-relay-located","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-a-c-relay-located\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Is the A\/C Relay Located?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_ef0971-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_ef0971-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_ef0971-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_ef0971-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_ef0971-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_ef0971-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_ef0971-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_ef0971-f8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_ef0971-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_ef0971-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_ef0971-f8 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-413657  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-6d88ab\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_42aefe-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_42aefe-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_42aefe-ec\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_42aefe-ec mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_42aefe-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_42aefe-ec\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_42aefe-ec img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_42aefe-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_42aefe-ec\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_42aefe-ec summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_42aefe-ec\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The A\/C relay, which is also known as the A\/C compressor clutch relay and the A\/C compressor relay, is in charge of engaging the electromagnetic compressor clutch.<\/li><li>The A\/C relay can usually be found in the vehicle&rsquo;s fuse box. The fuse box cover typically has a diagram illustrating the exact location of each relay.<\/li><li>Use your owner&rsquo;s manual to find out where your fuse box is. Each vehicle can have multiple fuse boxes in different places, including the passenger side, the driver&rsquo;s side, and the engine compartment.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q: Where Is the A\/C Relay Typically Located?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A: The A\/C relay, which is also known as the A\/C compressor clutch relay and the A\/C compressor relay, is in charge of engaging the electromagnetic compressor clutch. Without it, the A\/C system won&rsquo;t cool your vehicle.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The A\/C relay can usually be found in the vehicle&rsquo;s fuse box. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/fuse-box\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fuse box\">fuse box<\/a> cover typically has a diagram illustrating the exact location of each relay.&nbsp;You can also look in the owner&rsquo;s manual.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ac-relay-labels-1024x492.jpg\" alt=\"sample of ac relay labels\" class=\"wp-image-98567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ac-relay-labels-1024x492.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ac-relay-labels-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ac-relay-labels-768x369.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ac-relay-labels-150x72.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ac-relay-labels.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Sometimes, the relays will be plainly labeled using text, but as in the case of the Honda CRV (shown in these photos), symbols will be used to indicate which relay is the A\/C. In this case, the snowflake symbol and relay diagram identifies the A\/C relay. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The vehicle&rsquo;s make and model will impact where you can find the A\/C relay. In 2008-2012 models of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2012\/Honda\/Accord\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Honda Accord\">Honda Accord<\/a>, the A\/C relay can be found in the R9 position in the engine compartment fuse box. Meanwhile, in 2006-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2011\/Honda\/Civic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2011 Honda Civic\">2011 Honda Civic<\/a> models, you&rsquo;ll find the A\/C relay in the R10 slot in the engine compartment fuse box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n<input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on How to Access the A\/C Relay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use your owner&rsquo;s manual to find out where your fuse box is. Each vehicle can have multiple fuse boxes in different places, including the passenger side, the driver&rsquo;s side, and the engine compartment. The A\/C relay will usually be found in the engine compartment fuse box. Use the diagram on the box&rsquo;s cover to locate exactly where it is. If the lid&rsquo;s diagram is faded or difficult to decipher, you can try to check your owner&rsquo;s manual or look online for a clearer diagram of your specific vehicle&rsquo;s fuse box.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Q: Where Is the A\/C Relay Typically Located? A: The A\/C relay, which is also known as the A\/C compressor&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-a-c-relay-located\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":92127,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3754,52],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[2607,2985],"class_list":{"0":"post-91935","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-air-conditioning-and-heating","8":"category-diy","9":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Where Is the A\/C Relay Located? - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Wondering where the A\/C relay is located? 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