2000 LX470 Missing Main 100a Fuse? But running perfect? need advice (1 Viewer)

[CEO714]

Ok so i was poking around checking fuses and what not and noticed that the box next to the positive battery terminal should have in order from top to bottom 7.5 (ALT-S), 100a (Main), 140a (ALT)and another 100a (J/V No.2) The fuse I am "Missing" is the Main fuse... now a long time ago I was told if its not broken don't touch it but its bugging me! My questions should it be missing? Should I throw in 100a fuse in the empty spot? Thanks in advance for the advice! See pictures for better idea of what I am talking about.

 

[hankinid]

Completely normal for that fuse to be missing, at least in US trucks. I think (but not sure) it may be for diesel glow plugs. Nothing shows in my LX wiring diagram book. You'll also note a number of missing fuses in the underhood fuse box...also normal.

Steve

 

[CEO714]

Well usually when fuses are left blank it's blank on the cover also ... And it sounds important haha "MAIN" apparently not as important as I think since everything seems fine! Haha ya think it would hurt anything putting a 100a fuse in there? Maybe give me "better gas mileage" or "50 more hp!" LoL or cause it to combust into flames and turn to ashes! ( ya never know unless ya try!) lol

 

[Wilsil]

Same here in Australia: that fuse isn't there in my car.

 

[RobRed]

Normal.

 

[CEO714]

Cheap bastards what is that fuse for what model of lc ? Is is for the diesel version? If so that's even more annoying since they never brought that version here sigh!

 

[Wilsil]

Saving money to use the same part for multiple models.
Even my Lexus has parts branded Toyota. A real shame. It is a Lexus, not a poor man Toyota.

 

[fireball]

If you stick a 100amp fuse in there you will gain access to all sorts of secret electrical wonders! Sort of like the warp zones in Super Mario

 

[CEO714]

That's it I am sold!

 

[Roo72]

It's the power supply for the inlet heater on mine....or was until I ripped that out. Now it powers my driving lights and a few other accessories.

 

[Roo72]

Oh that's in an Aus delivered diesel.

 

[CEO714]

Aghh! DIESEL! Unfortunately never brought to NA agh now I demand a diesel from Toyota so I can appropriately use my 100amp fuse!

 

[yotasavg]

Saving money to use the same part for multiple models.
Even my Lexus has parts branded Toyota. A real shame. It is a Lexus, not a poor man Toyota. [/QUO
Hey buddy.... I resent that! Also CEO, just be glad we don't have it, you're saving weight

 

[CEO714]

I suppose now I want to use it for something! Haha

 

[hankinid]

I suppose now I want to use it for something! Haha

Find a pigtail, plug it into the fuse box, and you should be good to go.