Tacoma blown alternator fuse Discussion in '2nd Gen. then I had to drive to TWO different dealerships to buy the replacement fuses. Sep 29, 2017 · So the 120 amp fuse for the alternator is a PAL type fuse, and it is a bit of a PIA to remove. Mar 12, 2009 · I contacted the terminals for maybe 2 seconds. Thinking that all I had to do was reconnect the wire to the Post was a mistake that led to this question. I worked on it for about three hours and only got 1 out of 4 of the tabs to actually pop off. After realizing the mistake I had made I found that I had blown my alternator fuse. I cant even describe to you right now how angry I am. I'm a mechanic, so it wasn't very difficult for me, just time consuming. For this reason, it’s important to be able to recognize the symptoms of a blown alternator fuse and take quick action if you think yours may have . Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Bmcmahan Nov 10, 2022 · If the alternator fuse in your car has blown, there is a good chance that the alternator itself isn’t working properly. After I had replaced the fuse the first time and reconnected the wire to the Post the broken 1. However if you were an average Joe who somehow made the same mistake, you'd almost certainly be going to a shop. This can quickly lead to some potentially serious problems down the road. This can be caused by Apr 13, 2017 · @JasonC this is actually a branch off of my old question. Blown alternator fuse. Having immense trouble getting the top of the fuse box out of the bottom, wondering if anyone could give me any tips before I straight up break the damn thing to get to the bottom of it. Why does the alternator fuse blow in the Tacoma? The most common reasons for the alternator fuse blowing are: Short circuit in the wiring: a short circuit in the cables connecting the alternator to the battery or other electrical components can cause excessive current flow, which makes the fuse blow to protect the system. Jul 14, 2018 · Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world; Blown 120A alternator fuse. I obviosuly went and swapped for the correct battery. BAM, fryed the 120 fuse, a 30, and a 10 amp fuse.