2016 SR5 Toyota Tacoma Fuse Replacement

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Inleiding

This is a quick tutorial on how to replace a fuse on your 2016 SR5 Toyota Tacoma.

If your car's headlights, radios, windows, etc., are not working, this guide may help you.

Warning: This is an electrical repair, so make sure your car is turned off and in park. Before you begin, disconnect the negative battery terminal, especially if you are changing a high amp fuse like the starter, alternator, airbags, etc. to prevent dangerous short circuits, sparks, and potential damage to your car.

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Stap 1 Fuse on a car

2016 SR5 Toyota Tacoma Fuse Replacement, Fuse on a car: stap 1, afbeelding 1 van 1

Turn the vehicle completely off and remove the key.
This prevents electrical shocks and keeps the fuse box area safe for physical contact.

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Stap 2

Open the hood and identify the fuse box.
A lot of vehicles store the fuse box in the engine bay under plastic, if not, look under the steering wheel.

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Stap 3

2016 SR5 Toyota Tacoma Fuse Replacement: stap 3, afbeelding 3 van 3

Refer to the fuse box diagram to locate the correct fuse.
Each fuse controls a specific electrical component in the car, so if the wrong fuse is chosen, nothing will change.
Fuse pullers are often found at the circled location.

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Stap 4

Use the fuse puller to remove the fuse by pulling it straight up.
By pulling straight up, you can avoid bending or damaging metal parts within the fuse box.

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Stap 5

Hold the fuse up to a light and check whether the metal strip inside is broken.
If the strip is broken, the fuse has blown and will not allow current to flow.

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Stap 6

Make sure that the replacement fuse is the same amperage.
Push the new fuse into the corresponding spot.

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Stap 7

Close up the fuse box and hood. Then turn on your truck!
If the component still does not work, you may have replaced the wrong fuse.

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Conclusie

Test your car to ensure the broken electrical components are working. If not, you may have chosen the wrong fuse. Refer to step 3 to find out which fuse is not working. Then repeat steps 3-7.

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