Electrical components -> Checking and replacing fuses for Your Toyota Celica 2 Door Sixth Generation (1993-1999)

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Battery recharging precautions  
Checking and replacing fuses  
During recharging, the battery is pro-  
ducing hydrogen gas.  
Type A  
Therefore, before recharging:  
1. If recharging with the battery installed  
on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect  
the ground cable.  
2. Be sure the power switch on the re-  
charger is off when connecting the  
charger cables to the battery and when  
disconnecting them.  
Blown  
Good  
Type B  
CAUTION  
D Always charge the battery in an un-  
confined area. Do not charge the  
battery in a garage or closed room  
where there is not sufficient ventila-  
tion.  
If the headlights or other electrical  
components do not work, check the  
fuses. If any of the fuses are blown,  
they must be replaced.  
Blown  
Good  
See ”Fuse locations” in Chapter 71 for  
locations of the fuses.  
D Only do  
a
slow charge (5  
A
or  
less). Charging at a quicker rate is  
dangerous. The battery may ex-  
plode, causing personal injuries.  
Turn the ignition switch and inoperative  
component off. Pull a suspected fuse  
straight out and check it.  
Type C  
Determine which fuse may be causing the  
problem. The lid of the fuse box shows  
the name of the circuit for each fuse. See  
Part 8 of this manual for the functions  
controlled by each circuit.  
NOTICE  
Never recharge the battery while the  
engine is running. Also, be sure all  
accessories are turned off.  
Blown  
Good  
Type A fuses can be pulled out by the  
pullout tool. The location of the pullout  
tool is shown in the illustration.  
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Adding washer fluid  
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.  
CAUTION  
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.  
If the fuse has blown, push a new fuse  
into the clip.  
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.  
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 ”CIG &  
RAD”, ”DOME” or ”HTR” fuse, which may  
be dispensable for normal driving, and use  
it if its amperage rating is the same.  
NOTICE  
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.  
Do not use engine antifreeze or any  
other substitute because it may dam-  
age your vehicle’s paint.  
It is a good idea to purchase a set of  
spare fuses and keep them in your ve-  
hicle for emergencies.  
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.  
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