Why is there a fuse on my car battery?

Why is there a fuse on my car battery?

Before panicking and assuming your battery is losing its charge, or your vehicle’s electrical system has malfunctioned, check your fuses. Fuses are used to limit the electrical current flowing through wires to protect certain components. In your car, the fuse box is used to protect the electronics within your vehicle.

Where is the main battery fuse?

The main fuse box is located on the passenger’s side near the battery. To open it, push the two tabs as shown. All the electrical circuits in your car have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in three fuse boxes.

What to do if a fuse has blown on a Toyota Yaris?

If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary. Turn the engine switch off (with a smart key system – turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off) and turn off all electrical accessories.

What to do if a fuse has blown on a Toyota Fortuner?

If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary. Turn the engine switch off (with a smart key system – turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off) and turn off all electrical accessories. Open the fuse box cover.

What is the 120 amp fuse on a Toyota?

The 120 amp fuse is the 82620-33030 numbered one. The car will start with this fuse open, but you will have weird symptoms on the dash and the battery will not be charge as the alternator isn’t connected to the battery. Accident w/frame damage, got rid of car. No Toyota in possession, now. Where under the dash– I will get out the book.

Where is the main fuse on a Toyota Echo?

The main fuse has blown. It is a 60A fuse, Toyota part # 82618 52010 and it is found in the “fusible link block” at the back of the battery positive terminal. Loading…

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