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Toyota Camry Fuse and Electrical Questions

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02 camry universal oxygen sensor by kohler1
Sep 28, 2009 (7:29 pm)
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i just put a new bosch universal oxygen sensor on my 2002 camry, unfortunately check light came on, i made sure the colors matched properly ( 2 whites to 2 blacks, 1 white to 1 gray, 1 black to 1 blue ) . Any help will be kindly appreciated, thanks in advance.
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Re: Gauge Fuse Blown [kiawah] by pathfind2003
Sep 28, 2009 (7:31 pm)
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Replying to: kiawah (Sep 28, 2009 7:16 pm)

Of course, I guess I should test the fuse slot to see if it is good, eh?
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Re: Gauge Fuse Blown [pathfind2003] by kiawah
Sep 28, 2009 (7:37 pm)
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Replying to: pathfind2003 (Sep 28, 2009 7:31 pm)

I would suspect it is good, but if you want to check you can check is with a DC voltmeter, plus probe in the fuse slot, negative probe on a piece of metal frame somewhere.
 
One of the legs where the fuse plugs in should have 13 volts on it (assuming the battery is good), and the other should have 0 volts.
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Re: Gauge Fuse Blown [kiawah] by pathfind2003
Sep 28, 2009 (7:49 pm)
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Replying to: kiawah (Sep 28, 2009 7:37 pm)

Thanks!! I will get the fuse working again and go from there. I avoided putting another fuse in because it melted, but the more I avoid it, the more unnecessary work I do.
You are awesome - kiawah!! Thanks again
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Re: Gauge Fuse Blown [kiawah] by pathfind2003
Sep 30, 2009 (7:11 pm)
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Replying to: kiawah (Sep 28, 2009 7:37 pm)

Kiawah,
 
Tested the fuse slot, it was good, a new fuse wouldn't go in because it was deformed - I inserted two blades connected to an inline fuse. I began your check list starting with the trunk. There they were - bare,melted wires. I cut, cleaned, reconnected and put some extra protection on them. Started the car and drove for about 15 minutes. Everything seems to check out. Fuse wasn't warm, no symptoms. I must say - you seem to know your Toyota's very well. I thank you for all your help. I have a few things to work on, so I hope to talk to you a little more.
 
Let me know where to send a six pack, bottle of whiskey, my thanks on the back of a $20 bill, whatever. You saved me days of aimless toil and money. You're great - thanks again!!
 
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Re: Gauge Fuse Blown [pathfind2003] by kiawah
Sep 30, 2009 (7:23 pm)
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Replying to: pathfind2003 (Sep 30, 2009 7:11 pm)

Super, congrats.....glad it worked out. I think the fix you did with the inline fuse should work just fine, rather than trying to replace the fuseblock. Hard to imagine that it actually melted before blowing the fuse...I don't understand that. (Unless this was a used car, somebody before you had the blowing fuse problem, couldn't figure out what was wrong, so put a higher fuse that supposed to be, and hence the fuse never tripped when it should have).
 
Hope you soldered the trunk wires, or used some permanent wire connector....given that they will flex back there and work loose if you just twisted wire and put tape on it.
 
Next time you walk past a charity of your choice at Christmas, throw an extra buck in their bucket.
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Re: Gauge Fuse Blown [kiawah] by pathfind2003
Oct 01, 2009 (5:26 am)
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Replying to: kiawah (Sep 30, 2009 7:23 pm)

The fuse never actually blew - it melted and one of the blades popped out. It was a red fuse (that's 10amp isn't it?). Maybe the fuse wasn't seated properly at the same time and the loose connection and extra amps caused heat. But, not enough amps to blow it.
 
I did use permanent connectors. I don't like tracking down electical problems I already fixed - so I tend to over do repairs.
 
I will add and extra $50 to the scholarship this year and give extra cash to the food bank this Christmas. I will also help somebody else with their car problem. Thanks, again.
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Problem with power windows, seat belts, gauges by ronl2
Oct 01, 2009 (3:59 pm)
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The power windows, seat belts, backup lights and gauges will not work on my 1990 Camry. It keeps blowing the 7.5 fuse. I checked wires going to door. Could it be the backup switch on the brake pedal? What is going on here?
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Re: Problem with power windows, seat belts, gauges [ronl2] by pathfind2003
Oct 01, 2009 (4:19 pm)
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Replying to: ronl2 (Oct 01, 2009 3:59 pm)

Kiawah has helped many of us to a similar problem. First, you backup light circuit has a wear point in the trunk you may want to check out. My 95 blew a similar fuse (10A though) and screwed everything up (windows, charging system, shifting out of first, etc). I checked the wires that go to the back up lights (in the 95 it was on the drivers side going from the top of the trunk up the hatch. What I found were bare wire and melted insulation at the hinge (that's probably not the right term). This seems to be a common problem. Repair those wires with a permanent connection with lots of protection if they are worn. Then replace your 7.5 A fuse. If that isn't the problem then check out post #787. Good Luck and thanks to Kiawah I have a reliable Camry again!
 
AND HE BEAT ME TO IT - SEE Post #847

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