DIYElectrical -> Checking and replacing fuses for Your Toyota 4 Runner SUV Third Generation (1996-2002)

’01 4Runner_U (L/O 0008)  
Checking and replacing fuses  
NOTICE  
Type A  
Never recharge the battery while the  
engine is running. Also, be sure all  
accessories are turned off.  
Good  
Type B  
Blown  
If the headlights or other electrical  
components do not work, check the  
fuses. If any of the fuses are blown,  
they must be replaced.  
Good  
Type C  
Blown  
See “Fuse locations” in Section 7−1 for  
locations of the fuses.  
Turn the ignition switch and inoperative  
component off. Pull a suspected fuse  
straight out and check it.  
Determine which fuse may be causing the  
problem. The lid of the fuse box shows  
the name of the circuit for each fuse. See  
Section 8 of this manual for the functions  
controlled by each circuit.  
Good  
Blown  
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Adding washer fluid  
Type A fuses can be pulled out by using  
the pull−out tool. The location of the pull−  
out tool is shown in the illustration.  
If the new fuse immediately blows out,  
there is a problem with the electrical sys-  
tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as  
soon as possible.  
If any washer does not work, the wash-  
er tank may be empty. Add washer  
fluid.  
If you are not sure whether the fuse has  
blown, try replacing the suspected fuse  
with one that you know is good.  
You may use plain water as washer fluid.  
However, in cold areas where tempera-  
tures range below freezing point, use  
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This  
product is available at your Toyota dealer  
and most auto parts stores. Follow the  
manufacturer’s directions for how much to  
mix with water.  
CAUTION  
If the fuse has blown, push a new fuse  
into the clip.  
Never use a fuse with a higher am-  
perage rating, or any other object, in  
place of a fuse. This may cause ex-  
tensive damage and possibly a fire.  
Only install a fuse with the amperage rat-  
ing designated on the fuse box lid.  
If you do not have a spare fuse, in an  
emergency you can pull out the “PWR  
OUTLET” or “A.C” fuse, which may be  
dispensable for normal driving, and use it  
if its amperage rating is the same.  
NOTICE  
Do not use engine antifreeze or any  
other substitute because it may dam-  
age your vehicle’s paint.  
If you cannot use one of the same amper-  
age, use one that is lower, but as close  
as possible to the rating. If the amperage  
is lower than that specified, the fuse  
might blow out again but this does not  
indicate anything wrong. Be sure to get  
the correct fuse as soon as possible and  
return the substitute to its original clip.  
It is a good idea to purchase a set of  
spare fuses and keep them in your ve-  
hicle for emergencies.  
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