What causes an amplifier fuse to blow?
In most cases, an amplifier will blow fuses due to internal damage caused by the way it was installed. An amplifier that blows the main power fuse immediately after you turn it on or when the fuse is inserted into the fuse holder is usually damaged in its power supply or output section, and will require serviced.
Will a bad ground cause a fuse to blow?
Although a poor ground on an amp will cause damage, [normally to the HU] it will not blow the in-line fuse. Disconnect the power lead at the amp and try another fuse, if it still blows you have a short in the power lead, if not your amp is blown.
Where are the fuses on a Toyota 4Runner?
Fuse box diagram (fuse layout), location, and assignment of fuses and relays Toyota 4Runner (N180) (1996, 1997, 1998). The fuses are designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is damaged. If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Why does my AM2 fuse keep blowing out?
Ok, after some more googling, I found out a common reason for the AM2 fuse blowing is a shorted condenser (capacitor) inside the distributor. All this condenser is supposed to do is to limit static for the radio, so I just clipped the wire. I replaced the fuse, and it started and ran fine. Drove for about two blocks, then the fuse blew again.
What kind of Fuse does a Toyota AM2 use?
It’s normally a 30A fuse and I temporarily replaced it with a 20A fuse just to try. The engine started up fine and I let it run for about 5 minutes. I shut it off and went to the hardware store to buy some 30A fuses. When I took the 20A fuse out that was in there, I noticed it was blown. I replaced it with a 30A and that blew too.
Why does the fuse blow every time I start my car?
If I leave the car sit for a few hours and try to start it with a fresh fuse, it will run for ~30 seconds, then the fuse will blow. If I replace the fuse and try to start it right away, it will blow the fuse as soon as I turn the key to “on”.