My fuse keeps blow up! Need help

[lammydi]

Guys,
2 days ago, suddenly I can no longer lock/unlock my door via key fob nor shift knob nor physical using the key to insert the door. After the fuse blew, all I can do is lock all the doors by hand then unlock my door using my key then manually unlock all doors.
I brought this to my dealership, they replaced the fuse and told me to keep an eye on it.
I already replaced 3 fuses. Each fuse only last like 10 uses.
The only thing I can think of is while cleaning the interior I did spill a bit of Armerall solution into the lock/unlock button. Is there a test I can do to make sure that is the problem?
I going to bring it back to the dearlership Monday for them to look at this problem. Do you think they will say my HID kit+ebay Fog light+ aftermarket alarm causing it to void my warranty? Any suggestions???

[JSM1284]

They would say the alarm, Because im sure that it is tied into the door locks.

[lammydi]

Originally Posted by JSM1284

They would say the alarm, Because im sure that it is tied into the door locks.

Bump!
Maybe I'll bring it back to the local shop whom installed my alarm to do some troubleshooting first. Oh man, I hate this!!!

[TRD VVTi]

What else is on the power door lock circuit?

There is one particular thing that will usually cause it to blow. See if that's the case and it will help narrow down the search.

I remember an older Camry having that problem and it ended up being a sunvisor mirror light that was shorted. It shared the power door lock circuit (if my memory serves me right). The owner had removed the light and the exposed wires would touch at times blowing the fuse.

Toyota is pretty good with their wiring and electrical. On your car I would really look to see what's tapped into the power door locks and see what amperage it's drawing. There's more of a chance being there.

I hope that helps a little.

[gdanaher]

If the aftermarket alarm is on that circuit then it needs to be moved elsewhere or directly to the fuse box on a unique circuit. It is overtaxing the circuit which wasn't designed to have the additional draw. You didn't mention the fuse rating. If 5 amps you might bump it to 6-7 amps without much risk but not much higher.

[lammydi]

Originally Posted by gdanaher

If the aftermarket alarm is on that circuit then it needs to be moved elsewhere or directly to the fuse box on a unique circuit. It is overtaxing the circuit which wasn't designed to have the additional draw. You didn't mention the fuse rating. If 5 amps you might bump it to 6-7 amps without much risk but not much higher.

I had my Viper alarm for over a year now. I don't think it has anything to do with it.
The fuse rating is 25 amps. I think the Armorall fluid got into the power lock/unlock unit and short circuit it. I may have to open the side door to dry it out. Anyone has instruction in PDF for me open my door?

[njerald]

Originally Posted by lammydi

I had my Viper alarm for over a year now. I don't think it has anything to do with it.
The fuse rating is 25 amps. I think the Armorall fluid got into the power lock/unlock unit and short circuit it. I may have to open the side door to dry it out. Anyone has instruction in PDF for me open my door?

You still don't have a service manual or bothered to look at it?

[lammydi]

Originally Posted by njerald

You still don't have a service manual or bothered to look at it?

Sorry, I still don't have a service manual.

[toyomoho]

Might check the wiring that runs between the drivers side door and the frame. This wiring can get frayed as the door opens and closes over time.

[lammydi]

Originally Posted by toyomoho

Might check the wiring that runs between the drivers side door and the frame. This wiring can get frayed as the door opens and closes over time.

Thank you...I will look at that.

[njerald]

Originally Posted by lammydi

Sorry, I still don't have a service manual.

and you still want people to keep holding your hand because you're too lazy to download it?

[lammydi]

Originally Posted by njerald

and you still want people to keep holding your hand because you're too lazy to download it?

Damn it....I totally forgot the camrymanuals.com
Thanks Njerald. And don't even think about holding my hand.....

[rbeleno]

i think he likes u... thats why he is always so mean..... esp after the hand-holding.....

remember that girl u used to torment in grade school and u realize u did it cuz u had a crush on her?

[lammydi]

Originally Posted by rbeleno

i think he likes u... thats why he is always so mean..... esp after the hand-holding.....

remember that girl u used to torment in grade school and u realize u did it cuz u had a crush on her?