Mini fuses for Toyota differnt than others?

blackdograv · 11-30-2012, 03:25 PM

Had a really hard time finding the exact kind of "mini" fuses for my Rav4. Guy at parts store handed me a kit and I noticed they were not the same. He could not give me what I needed. Went to another store and got it but he had no idea if all Toyota fuses were different than standard "mini".

I looked on amazon and there is nothing that looks like our Toyota "mini" fuses. The other (standard) ones have very long bayonet-style contact blades which extend about 1/8" or more beyond the housing. Ours have very short contact blades that have almost zero projection beyond the plastic housing.

So what's up with this? Do we have to go to dealer and order $17.95 each Toyota mini fuses or is there something I am missing? Thanks!

**JuneBug** · 11-30-2012, 04:10 PM

These micro ATC fuses can be hard to find. Some companies call them APS fuses. This thread says that you can find them at Ebay, Amazon, and Harbor Freight:

Mini "low profile" ATM fuses - online sources?

veliksam · 11-30-2012, 04:12 PM

You can buy a box of 100pcs on Amazon for around $10.

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vanib · 11-30-2012, 09:47 PM

If you just need one or two fuses, don't forget the spares that are under the hood.

**JuneBug** · 12-01-2012, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vanib

If you just need one or two fuses, don't forget the spares that are under the hood.

That's correct, located in the passenger side fuse box under the hood. There is also a white plastic fuse puller near the front of the box.

blackdograv · 12-02-2012, 11:05 PM

Thanks for the info. Saw some bad reviews on Amazon regarding those big multi packs. More Chinese junk. Bought a Littlefuse kit and a probe tester so you don't have to yank the fuses to test them.
How many other vehicles use these mini ATM fuses?

**JuneBug** · 12-03-2012, 12:20 AM

Here are some photos I took for comparison, and a diagram:

veliksam · 12-03-2012, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackdograv

Thanks for the info. Saw some bad reviews on Amazon regarding those big multi packs. More Chinese junk. Bought a Littlefuse kit and a probe tester so you don't have to yank the fuses to test them.
How many other vehicles use these mini ATM fuses?

I'm using the Amazon fuses that I bought in bulk and I haven't had any problems and its been a few months now.

Sent from my HTC ONE X

**JuneBug** · 12-03-2012, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackdograv

Bought a Littlefuse kit and a probe tester so you don't have to yank the fuses to test them.
How many other vehicles use these mini ATM fuses?

Where did you get the Littlefuse kit, and what was the price? Do you have a link?

vanib · 12-03-2012, 08:50 AM

Amazon.com: Littelfuse RBOX1 Redbox MINI Low Profile Fuse Module: Automotive

I am more interested to see what probe tester BlackDogRav got.

11-30-2012, 03:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
blackdograv Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: VT Posts: 161 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mini fuses for Toyota differnt than others? Had a really hard time finding the exact kind of "mini" fuses for my Rav4. Guy at parts store handed me a kit and I noticed they were not the same. He could not give me what I needed. Went to another store and got it but he had no idea if all Toyota fuses were different than standard "mini". I looked on amazon and there is nothing that looks like our Toyota "mini" fuses. The other (standard) ones have very long bayonet-style contact blades which extend about 1/8" or more beyond the housing. Ours have very short contact blades that have almost zero projection beyond the plastic housing. So what's up with this? Do we have to go to dealer and order $17.95 each Toyota mini fuses or is there something I am missing? Thanks! __________________ 2009 RAV4 Sport 4WD V6 SAP

11-30-2012, 04:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
JuneBug Your Humble Administrator Country: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 9,106 Thanks: 39 Thanked 667 Times in 543 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	These micro ATC fuses can be hard to find. Some companies call them APS fuses. This thread says that you can find them at Ebay, Amazon, and Harbor Freight: Mini "low profile" ATM fuses - online sources? __________________ James __________________ 2008 Limited V6 2WD "The Silver Bullet" •Tow Prep •Autodim mirror w/compass •Wade deflector •Weathertech visors •BluLogic Bluetooth •QuickLift hood struts •Auto door locks • (((XM))) radio •Homelink •Unswitched 12V outlets Last edited by JuneBug; 12-03-2012 at 12:15 AM.

11-30-2012, 04:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
veliksam Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,795 Thanks: 88 Thanked 95 Times in 87 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You can buy a box of 100pcs on Amazon for around $10. Sent from my HTC ONE X __________________ -----2012 V6 Sport, Tow Prep, & 4x4----- HU: JVC KW-NT800HDT & back-up cam, JDM HID Projector Headlights w/Toshiba D4S Bulbs, JDM Vanguard Tail Lights Front DRL's, LED Bumper Park/Brake lights, Red "SPORT" Theme ------------------------------

11-30-2012, 09:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
vanib Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 3,249 Thanks: 78 Thanked 190 Times in 177 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you just need one or two fuses, don't forget the spares that are under the hood. __________________ 2008 Base Rav4, 4 Cylinder, 4WD My upgrades Allen Spare tire Bike Rack Currently listening to "Bozzio Levin Stevens - Black Light Syndrome"

12-02-2012, 11:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
blackdograv Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: VT Posts: 161 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the info. Saw some bad reviews on Amazon regarding those big multi packs. More Chinese junk. Bought a Littlefuse kit and a probe tester so you don't have to yank the fuses to test them. How many other vehicles use these mini ATM fuses? __________________ 2009 RAV4 Sport 4WD V6 SAP

12-03-2012, 12:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
JuneBug Your Humble Administrator Country: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 9,106 Thanks: 39 Thanked 667 Times in 543 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here are some photos I took for comparison, and a diagram: __________________ James __________________ 2008 Limited V6 2WD "The Silver Bullet" •Tow Prep •Autodim mirror w/compass •Wade deflector •Weathertech visors •BluLogic Bluetooth •QuickLift hood struts •Auto door locks • (((XM))) radio •Homelink •Unswitched 12V outlets

12-03-2012, 08:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
vanib Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 3,249 Thanks: 78 Thanked 190 Times in 177 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Amazon.com: Littelfuse RBOX1 Redbox MINI Low Profile Fuse Module: Automotive I am more interested to see what probe tester BlackDogRav got. __________________ 2008 Base Rav4, 4 Cylinder, 4WD My upgrades Allen Spare tire Bike Rack Currently listening to "Bozzio Levin Stevens - Black Light Syndrome"

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