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Let us know how it goes.
Good luck.
If nobody answers your question, I'll look at the schematics when when I get back into town later in the week.
I'd suspect that the fuse is blown, and you should swap it with a similar rated fuse to prove it. Schematics would show exactly how the circuitry is wired, and which fuse(s)would be the culprit.
Check out the ACC Relay. This Accessories relay powers the 15A PowerPoint, the 15A Cig Lighter, (which are the two items you recognize aren't working), and also the 10A Rad#2, and a 5A ECU-ACC.
It's on a connection block with 6 relays on it, the ACC one is the one in the corner. On the long edge, you'll find the Fog Relay in the middle, then then Tail Relay, then the ACC Relay in the corner. The wires from the instrument panel connect into that same block.
Good luck.
I have a '99 Camry LE that has an alarm on it. This past week, the car isn't starting unless jumped, or on a battery charger. I think the problem is a blown fuse, but I don't know where the fuse box for the tail lights is located. The tail-light-out indicator has been on for a while, but the tail-lights work when I step on the brake. Also, after starting the car after its on the battery charger, the tail light sensor is off, only to light up again when I step on the brake to put the car into gear. What fuses do I need, where do I replace them? I have no car manual since the car is second-hand. Thanks for your help!
1.) Your battery is bad, and it isn't holding a charge. It doesn't hold enough power to start the car, so you have to jump it.
2.) Your alternator is bad, and it isn't recharging the battery back up, while you drive.
3.) Something is left ON and draining the battery down.
More than likely I would suspect your battery. You can take your car to the local auto parts store and they'll do a free battery and alternator check for you (Pep Boys, AutoZone, etc). They will test it under load/stress. Let us know the results.
Any suggestions?
If I want to run a direct wire from the battery to the GPS, where is the best place to get the power from?
What would happen if I just short the fuse holder?
Thanks for any help...
You can look at the power consumption of your Garmin, and I'd be surprised if it is more than a couple amps (watts = amps x 13volts). The 15amp receptacle would be more than enough power to power your 2 devices, so something is shorting. I'd suspect what is happening, is that the garmin plug (or the ipod plug), is made in a way that either the side or tip contact is somehow shorting out, and blowing your fuse. I had that situation with an old radar detector, I had to put the plug in a certain way, with the side connectors in a certain direction, or it would trip the fuse. Look carefully at how the male outlet is made and where the contact points are. Then look carefully at the female outlet, and where its' contact points are. When you put the plug in to the receptacle, DON'T turn the plug, just push it straight in.
I have also seen shorts in the male plug itself, but if it was a short it would blow the fuse upon insertion....so I doubt that is your problem.
Assumes this is NOT a wagon, standard self diagnosis electrical repair disclaimers apply, your mileage may vary, use only fused test leads, yada yada yada, good luck.
Dealer replaced a relay located under dash with a re-designed unit. He told me old relay caused problems in cold weather. Maybe relay not good in hot weather either??
HJ
Thanks.
The fuse for your turn signal is down under the dash, by your left knee. The fuse to handle the turn signals is 7.5amp and is easy to replace.
However, you indicate that the 'left' hand turn signal does not work. If your right hand works, then the problem would not be your fuse since the fuse does both right and left.
What exactly is the symptom you are getting that it doesn't work? Does it come on and stay on without blinking? Does it blink fast? Does it do nothing?
When you have the failing symptom, would you get out of the car and say what the rear signal bulb is indicating (on/off/blinking), and what the front signal bulb is indicating (on/off/blinking). If it is blinking, take note as to whether it is blinking correctly (ie.. not a quick short flash).
What do you think it could be. Thanks for you help.
Take both the left front and rear blinker bulbs out and check them, I'd actually suggest replacing both while you have them apart...they're cheap, and you don't want to have to take them apart again in 6 months.
Ryan
You make some really great contributions to our discussions, by the way. Thank you! It's very much appreciated.
Thanks.
My son in law has a Camry estate 2.2lt 1993 he can not close the moon roof or work the windows or door locks its a right hand drive.
acording to the camry manual the fuse is listed as a 30amp fuse instrument panel. fuse number 34.
He has tried but can not find it?.
its listed as a type b fuse have you got any ideas
please.
truckers
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Secondly, I'd then check 3 main fuses in this vehicle. Under the hood on the left front fender wall there are two fuses. Alt-H is a 100Amp fusible link, and AM2 is a 30Amp fuse. Check for battery voltage at both sides of these fuses when you are having the failing condition. You should have 13+Volts with a voltmeter. The third fuse AM1 is a 40Amp fuse inside the car by the drivers left knee.
Let me know how your battery and alternator checks out, and whether any of these voltages aren't correct.
Thanks.
- the fusible link, which is in JunctionBox#2, under the hood, on the inside of the left front fender, kind of behind the left headlight.
- the 7.5 Amp fuse, which you've said you have checked. You might consider replacing/swapping it anyhow if you are not absolutely certain it is okay.
- the integration relay, which is inside the car down by the drivers left knee.