Toyota Camry (XV70): 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.
1. Turn the engine switch off.
2. Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment (type A)
Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment (type B) (if equipped)
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 fuses can be removed using the pullout tool.
4. Check if the fuse is blown.
Type A
Type B
Type C
- Normal fuse
- Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating.
The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
■After a fuse is replaced
- 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.
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.
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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level
of replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult to perform, contact your Toyota
dealer.
Replacing light bulbs
■ Front turn signal/parking lights (bulb type)
1. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
2. Remove the light bulb.
3. Install a new light bulb and
then install the bulb base to
the light unit
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start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed consider each of the following
points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
There may not be sufficient fuel in
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake)
The Parking Support Brake system consists of the following
functions that operate when driving at a low speed or backing
up, such as when parking. When the system determines that the
possibility of a collision with a detected object is high, a warning
operates to urge the driver to take evasive
