Modern cars are more and more built with technology and nevertheless this brings us comfort, we unfortunately also undergo the down sides. Many of us are not comfortable with anything electrical on our Toyota Hilux 4, let alone going near the fuses on it. In this article, we will try to help you to solve your fuse problems and specifically to find the starter fuse on your Toyota Hilux 4. To achieve this, first, we will find out in which circumstances it may be relevant to change the starter fuse of your Toyota Hilux 4, then which fuse it is and finally where is the starter fuse of your Toyota Hilux 4 .

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Why change the starter fuse of your Toyota Hilux 4?

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So let’s start our article with the causes of a starter fuse change on Toyota Hilux 4. Changing a fuse is not a especially complex operation, but when you touch the electricity of your car, it is better to take some precautions. That’s why it’s best to make sure of the benefits of this operation before you do it. In many instances, you will try to find out where the starter fuse on your Toyota Hilux 4 is, when your motor vehicle has starting complications. If it doesn’t start at all, or, if it doesn’t start well, you may want to check out the fuse box. Before you do that, do a battery check to make certain the issue is not coming from there. Also, you should try to look at the contactor of your motor vehicle , because it can also be the cause of problems with the starter of your Toyota Hilux 4. Finally, last opportunity, look at the electric relay if the issue does not originate from there. If despite these investigations you still need to know where the starter fuse on Toyota Hilux 4 is, continue to the next section.

What is the starter fuse on your Toyota Hilux 4?

We will now, before we identify where the starter fuse on your car is, explain to you what the starter fuse is on your Toyota Hilux 4. Until now vehicles were not equipped with starter fuses because it releases significant energy when the engine is started and moreover is not always stable. Nevertheless, since some years, manufacturers have started to integrate a fuse on the starter solenoid of about 150/200 amps which will “protect the ancillary parts” of the starter of your Toyota Hilux 4, like the ignition for example. There is however another fuse that has been around longer and which is also connected to the starter, it is the fuse F8, which is generally 20/25 amp and is named the starter excitation fuse on Toyota Hilux 4 .

Where to find the starter fuse on your Toyota Hilux 4?

Now let’s proceed to the part you’re probably most enthusiastic about. After identifying which starter fuse you’re going to need to replace, it’s time to identify where the starter fuse is on Toyota Hilux 4 . You will need to look under your hood, in most cases, as seen in the previous section, your starter fuse on Toyota Hilux 4 is in the fuse box in the engine unit compartment of your motor vehicle , it is found under a cover, close to your battery. Be aware that before any intervention you will have to disconnect the battery from your Toyota Hilux 4, to avoid any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. To be sure of the position of the starter fuse of your Toyota Hilux 4, you will need to have the maintenance booklet with the fuse diagram with the position and purpose of each fuse. Never replace a fuse with a lower or higher amperage fuse, as this may bring about a fire or damage any part of your Toyota Hilux 4. If you wish to replace the fuse on the starter relay of your Toyota Hilux 4 , you will have to go to your technician who will surely advise you to replace the whole starter.

If you have any further questions about the Toyota Hilux 4, do not hesitate to consult our Toyota Hilux 4 category.