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11-28-2009, 12:57 AM | #1 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2007
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Big boo-boo happened today...
So, eventually it was meant to happen... after all the mods so far went more or less smooth and without problems, I finally screwed up
I took the alternator out and, stupid me, didn't bother to disconnect the battery. Moronic, I know, it won't happen again. When I was putting it back, something happened, some wires touched each other somehow and I had a big spark. Nothing else, no white smoke, no funny smell, I disconnected the battery and finished reinstalling the alternator. After some troubleshooting and research, I believe I blew one the main fuses that sits on the positive terminal of the battery, #52 in my manual, called ALT 120 A and it's responsible for half the car's electronics... Those 2 fuses are funny looking and I was wondering where can I find replacements? Pepboys, Autozone or does only Toyota have those?
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11-28-2009, 12:59 AM | #2 | |
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yikes..... I say go to toyota but they'll charge you two arms and two legs.....
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11-28-2009, 01:09 AM | #3 |
You might get lucky at a local parts house. Otherwise its to the dealer. Sometimes those main fuses can be costly like 40-75 bucks. You could temporarily and i mean only temporary pop the plastic cover off and solder the fuse back together.
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11-28-2009, 01:11 AM | #4 |
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Those places you mentioned should have it. Bring your blown one for them to see.
It might cost a little more than a "normal" fuse but still way cheaper than Toyota. I replaced some main fuses from my other Toyota at a local parts store. |
11-28-2009, 01:43 AM | #5 |
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Is the main fuse the same as the old buss fusible link? I can't tell by the size of it in the pic. If it is a buss, then any auto parts store should have it. I've blown one on my first car after it touched metal (it was a salvage and the body repair shop didn't install a new mounting bracket). It only cost me about $5 at AutoZone at the time.
Edit: this might help: http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...&parentId=57-0. My money's on the 4th one
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03-21-2013, 04:44 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2007 toyota yaris Join Date: Mar 2013
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I just did the say thing. Where did you finally get the part from???
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03-21-2013, 05:52 PM | #7 | |
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09-09-2015, 11:33 AM | #8 |
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Thread necro!
I blew my ALT fuse this morning. The plastic cover to the alternator is no longer present (broke off when installing the supercharger), and I contacted it when trying to tighten the alternator bolt. It's a Toyota-only part, not stocked at my dealership. Good news is it's only $18, bad news is it won't be here until tomorrow. I ordered 2 so that I don't leave myself stranded like this again. |
09-18-2015, 08:14 PM | #9 |
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Been there done that. I thought it could've been that, and I have a tow service, towed to the dealer on a Saturday, they didnt get the part till Tuesday and charged two hours labor. Part is less than $20 at the dealer, dont think they make an aftermarket.
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