Toyota Corolla: Do-it-yourself maintenance / Checking and replacing fuses

If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.

Checking and replacing fuses

1 Turn the engine switch off.

2 Open the fuse box cover.

► Engine compartment: type A fuse box

Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.

► Engine compartment: type B fuse box

Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.

► Under the driver’s side instrument panel

Remove the lid.

Make sure to push the claw when removing/installing the lid.

3 Remove the fuse with the pullout tool. Only type A fuse can be removed using the pullout tool.

4 Check if the fuse is blown.

Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.

► Type A

A - Normal fuse

B - Blown fuse

► Type B

A - Normal fuse

B - Blown fuse

► Type C

A - Normal fuse

B - Blown fuse

► Type D

A - Normal fuse

B - Blown fuse

► Type E

A - Normal fuse

B - Blown fuse

■ After a fuse is replaced

• When installing the lid, make sure that the tab is installed securely.
• If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need replacement.
• If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■ If there is an overload in a circuit

The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.

■ When replacing light bulbs

Toyota recommends that you use genuine Toyota products designed for this vehicle.

Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent overload, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable.

WARNING

■ To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.

• Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use any other object in place of a fuse.
• Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent. Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
• Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.

NOTICE

■ Before replacing fuses

Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.