Why is the fuse on my Tacoma not working?

Why is the fuse on my Tacoma not working?

And others pop the fuse or fry the relay in the fuse box under the hood. The lower trim with the outlets is taken off when a stereo is installed (or removed). It’s possible someone just forgot to plug the outlets in the last time it was off… I neglected to mention that my tacoma is 1995/96.

Is there a 12V fuse in my truck?

Every fuse in the truck seems to be OK. Take the socket out and see if there is 12V at the plug (connector). Now that you have the socket out, use your meter and find out where the continuity stops. There is indeed a fusible link (very small) where the 2 spade lugs are located.

Is there a fuse for a cigarette lighter?

There is another fuse for it under the hood, but it only powers the relay coil, so it shouldn’t blow even if you overload the outlet. However, the relay could be bad… you can check by jumpering the 2 wider terminals of it with a pair of 1/4″ spade terminals on a couple inches of 12-ga wire.

Why are the lights on my truck not working?

If we are losing 12 volts on the red wires, then this makes sense, but if we still have 12 volts during this whole episode on the red wires, then the switch is NG. Monitor the voltage on those red wires and rotate the switch. See if the 12 volts is present when the lights, light, but disappears when they don’t.

What should I do if my washer pump is not working?

Access your car’s fuse box, find the fuse for your washer pump, and replace it if necessary. You may need to take your car to a professional mechanic or auto shop to fix wiring or electrical problems, especially if the washer is activated by a button on the car’s steering-column.

What happens if you pop the fuse on a stereo?

It seems to be a mixed bag, some people pop the fuseable link and have to replace the socket. And others pop the fuse or fry the relay in the fuse box under the hood. The lower trim with the outlets is taken off when a stereo is installed (or removed).