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Update: I found one of the rectangular fuses was blown - the 100-amp Alternator fuse (#46).

Unfortunately, it is held down with screws and I have not figured out how to remove it. Apparently, the fuse box will disassemble allowing me to get to the screws but no luck so far.

Regnar0002

Hello!

Removing the alternator fuse on this vehicle can require a few extra steps than when removing a typical fuse.

Please disconnect both battery cables first.

It sounds like you've already located the fusible link block, on the left side of the engine compartment, which holds the alternator fuse. If you look around the perimeter of the fusible link block you may see several tabs or clips that hold the block in place. Using a flat-head screwdriver, you should be able to carefully release these tabs.

Next, the fusible link block should be able to be pulled up towards you a little bit. At this point, you may be able to see two bolts holding the prongs or blades of the alternator fuse. They may be 8mm or 10mm bolts. One bolt should be facing the front of the vehicle, and the other bolt should be facing towards the firewall. After these bolts are released, the fuse should pull straight out.

After the new fuse is installed, reinstall the bolts and press the block back down until the tabs clip back into place.

Please note there is still another fusible link between the alternator fuse and the battery. Check out the diagrams (below). This fusible link may also need to be checked if you still have no power at the alternator fuse.

Once you have power to the alternator fuse, you might want to check the rest of the fuses again as well. Below is a repair guide that you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Please let us know how it goes, and if we can provide any further information.

Thanks, Wendy W

Thanks for the info. I just found this site because of this problem but I read through other issues and you guys offer really good advice, so thanks in this case and future one as well!

Final update:

It took a couple of days to get the fuse box apart, so I could change the fusible link - the two screws are buried. But once I could reach the two screws it only took a few minutes to replace.
After replacing the fuse everything worked fine!!!
I found one mini fuse and one square fuse bad.
I also tested the Alternator and found it good (battery at 12.4 V with engine off, 14.46 V with it running, which I assume is an adequate test).

So, all is well that ends well.
Thanks again

That is fantastic news, thanks for the update! We're happy to help, so please don't hesitate to let us know if there's anything else we can assist you with in the future.

Thanks! Wendy W