Fuse Problem with Toyota Sienna

[durbin1]

Hi to All,


I own a 2001 Toyota Sienna which actually has been running quite well until just recently. The fuse that controls the clock and power doors seems to blow quite often now and I don't know what that means. When I read the manual it says that this could be a major problem, but I don't know enough about cars to know if this is true or not. The dealer has been helpful, but I pay quite a bit for their help! Any advice? My email if you prefer is marc.invergo@uky.edu

Thanks!

[WeileMom]

Did you ever discover or fix this problem? Just curious.

[toyrub]

I have same car with same problem, any help will be appriciated.

[Jimboroony]

I once manually held the cigarette lighter in too long in my 2001 Sienna. The lighter and the clock no longer worked until I replaced the fuse. (Behind the little door to the left of the steering column that I thought was a coin bin or something)

As for the doors, they are a known big problem that does not seem to have a good fix. Both of mine are messed up but are manually operable.

[toyrub]

There was a short in my cars driver side sun visor, I cut the wire ( which was melted) and problem solved, thank you guys for response.

[Samboyan]

how to I access that area? do I have to remove that little door? My AC outlets are not working and a couple of days ago my wife took the car to the car wash and now the power mirrors are not working. Any help will be appreciated, thanks.

[toyrub]

Yes behind that little door is the fuse box, I suggest you to pull the fuse out and check for continuity out side , the second and third fuse boxes are under the hood next to the battery.
Good luck.

[SiennaDriver]

Never mind, just saw the date on this and extend my deepest sympathy if it's not resolved yet.