Why does the AM2 fuse keep blowing on my corolla?
My Corolla’s AM2 fuse keeps blowing, and when I replace it the engine will start up, but then the fuse will blow. This leads me to believe that there is a shortage of some sort but I don’t know exactly where. I would like to know where the AM2 fuse leads to? And where to look have the same problem?
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”.
Where does the AM2 fuse go in a car?
The AM2 fuse goes from between the battery and the ignition switch. After the ignition switch, it first powers the distributor, then the igniter module. Unplug the igniter (behind the air filter, in the strut area). See if the fuse pops again.
Why does the fuse keep popping on my car?
After the ignition switch, it first powers the distributor, then the igniter module. Unplug the igniter (behind the air filter, in the strut area). See if the fuse pops again. it popped again. i unplugged the igniter and turn the key and it popped.
What to do if your AM2 fuse keeps blowing?
A simple trick to finding a short is to replace the blown fuse with a pair of spade terminals, then use small jumper wires to connect them to a 12 volt light bulb. A brake light bulb works well.
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.
Where is the fuse box on a Toyota Corolla?
Here you will find fuse box diagrams of Toyota Corolla 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002, get information about the location of the fuse panels inside the car, and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout). Cigar lighter (power outlet) fuse in the Toyota Corolla is the fuse #31 “CIG” in the Instrument panel fuse box.
When does the AM2 fuse blow what does it control?
When you turn your car ON, the ignition switch is ON. Everything works. When you hit START the ign switch gate flips, and it starts drawing power from the AM2 circuit. That circuit provides the starter with an “open starter relay and start the car” signal.