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Help locating fuses

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by lilldill, Nov 1, 2015.

  1. Nov 1, 2015 at 5:31 AM
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    lilldill

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    where is the fuse box located in the 2016 tacomas and how do I remove the cover. sorry I am new to trucks lol
     
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  2. Nov 1, 2015 at 5:44 AM
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    One under the hood and one in the dash, drivers side.
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  3. Nov 1, 2015 at 5:53 AM
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    Gen 3s don't have fuse boxes anymore they've been upgraded to flux capacitors image.jpg
     
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  4. Nov 1, 2015 at 5:58 AM
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    I blew the fuse for my dome and map lights, which fuse box would that be in
     
  5. Nov 1, 2015 at 6:02 AM
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    All the fuses are labeled look under the lid it should tell you.........it even has a fuse puller
    How did you blow a fuse?
     
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  6. Nov 1, 2015 at 6:26 AM
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    which one would it be
     
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  8. Nov 1, 2015 at 6:27 AM
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    I was putting blue LEDs in my map and dome light. I had 2 of 3 done. I was putting the 3rd one in and it snapped in half and the wires touched weird and they flickered and they all shut off. none will work anymore
     
  9. Nov 1, 2015 at 6:29 AM
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    Not sure, you may have to check them all. Either with a meter or pull each one out and look.
    There is also a small panel under the dash on the drivers side. I forget exactly where.
     
  10. Nov 1, 2015 at 6:32 AM
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    I found the one under the hood after looking in the manual lol. can you tell which fuse it would be by the diagram I posted?
     
  11. Nov 1, 2015 at 6:46 AM
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    I got my money on the 7.5 Amp fuse labeled "dome". :D

    Under dash drivers side.

    Dome light.jpg
     
  12. Nov 1, 2015 at 7:35 AM
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    Nicely done, LtTaco.................................. Frank
     
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  13. Nov 1, 2015 at 7:37 AM
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  14. Nov 1, 2015 at 8:44 AM
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    thanks LtTaco, how do you remove the panel to get to the one under the dash
     
  15. Nov 1, 2015 at 8:52 AM
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    Just for future reference, it's always best to disconnect the ground on your battery before working on anything electrical in the truck so that something like this doesn't happen. I get lazy and forget to do it too, so I am guilty as well.
     
  16. Nov 1, 2015 at 8:59 AM
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    good to know. thanks motomaster
     
  17. Nov 1, 2015 at 9:00 AM
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    how do I remove the cover to get to the fuse
     
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  18. Nov 1, 2015 at 9:04 AM
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    Look under there. I thought it looked pretty obvious.

    Maybe you should not be adding mods to your electrical system if you can't figure out how to change a fuse after i showed you exactly where it was.

    Maybe it's your truck trying to reject those hidious blue LED you are installing. :D
     
  19. Nov 1, 2015 at 9:20 AM
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    Careful with your witty sarcasm humor truths! You might get ignored..... LOL>...... great picture of what fuse it should be and very helpful for sure!
     
  20. Nov 1, 2015 at 9:41 AM
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    I put a small blade screwdriver in the hole and popped it open by prying it slightly. Fuses underneath cover.

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