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Gen III Prius fuse type? (12V outlet)

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Philosophe, Dec 22, 2009.

  1. Philosophe

    Philosophe 2010 Prius owner

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    The owner manual is silent about the fuse type used in the Prius (the low amps one, like the one used for the 12V outlets).

    I bought standard ATC 15A fuses and, as I needed to replace one (120V inverter plugged in 12V outlet that tend to blow fuses easily...), found out that the Prius fuses have shorter "legs" than the ones I bought. I can use regular ATC fuses, but they protrude and prevent the fuse box cap to be put back in place.

    What is the exact type of the fuses? I haven't been able to find where to buy some.
     
    #1 Philosophe, Dec 22, 2009
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    rrolff Prius Surgeon

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    Some call them "micro" ATM fuses - they are not available at most spots...
     
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    I googled ...
    try tessco.com for mini fuses.

    edit: right, probably should be low profile mini fuse, and
    amazon has several assortments.
    Also, I will need to pull some and look more carefully ...
    and make a list of all the fuse ratings used.
     
    #3 garygid, Dec 23, 2009
  4. Philosophe

    Philosophe 2010 Prius owner

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    From their website, if this is mini-ATC, which is not the correct format. The metal pins should barely exceed the plastic part.

    They seem to be micro-ATC fuses. Having the correct name (thanks rrolff), I found them on eBay. This new format is certainly not common yet, as a search gives only 1 provider, specifying they are for Toyota vehicles.

    So, the correct type is micro-ATC.
     
    #4 Philosophe, Dec 23, 2009
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    They are called "low-profile mini" fuses. You can get them from Littelfuse. I got a variety pack from Amazon:
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FXN6JS/ref=oss_T15_product

    (Read the comments because the image/description is not correct. You get 55 low-profile mini fuses for $14.)

    I've also seen them at AutoZone.
     
    #5 RodJo, Dec 24, 2009
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    Very hard to find. I found them today at Advance AutoParts
     
    #6 lenjack, Dec 24, 2009
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