I have a 1999 Toyota Sienna van. There was heavy snow on the
windshield and I turned the front wipers on, they slowed to a stop and
now won't run at all, even if I clear the snow off, and the rear wiper
does not work either.

I suspect a fuse or a relay has blown. Where *exactly* in the fuse box
under the hood  is the fuse for the wipers on  this car?

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Request for Question Clarification by cynthia-ga on 04 Nov 2005 00:46 PST

Hi hqmhqm,

Please review this information, if it is helpful, please let me know
via a "clarification" (after you log in and go to your question area),
and I repost it in the ANswer area so I can be compensated...


Here's what I found:

On a 1999 Toyota Sienna where is the access to the main fuse panel?
http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/On_a_1999_Toyota_Sienna_where_is_the_access_to_the_main_fuse_panel

Answer: under stering wheel there is an ash tray holder. remove it and
the fuse box is right behind it. Also, there is a fuse box in the
engine compartment driver side top.

Another source adds this: ..."located behind the coil holder, Just pop
out the holder and you will see it..."


You're not the only person this has happened to:
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.autos.toyota/browse_thread/thread/7cdc7f1bd6807079/500fdce5f335d29%23500fdce5f335d29?sa=X&oi=groupsr&start=1&num=3
Unfortunately, there is no answer posted there, but it does state the
owners manual says it's a 20amp fuse..


One more find, same problem! :

Sienna Windshield Wipers
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.autos.toyota/browse_thread/thread/ef36317c09fbe7e6/556f6b7a8fc8397d%23556f6b7a8fc8397d?sa=X&oi=groupsr&start=0&num=3
..."Wiper fuse will probably be on the inside panel, yellow 20A "wiper" fuse..."


One more possible location:
http://www.siennaclub.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=8948
It is located behind the little coin tray/holder below and left of the
steering wheel.....You should have some spares in the other fuse box
near the battery under the hood.


Also, I found this recall, in case you're not aware of it:

1999 TOYOTA SIENNA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
http://www.automotive.com/1999/49/toyota/sienna/recalls/14176.html


And here's a Sienna Forum for you to browse:

SiennaClub.org
http://www.siennaclub.org/forum/index.php?s=a92e03522f8d63fe3d812a0bf0ea7bf8&act=idx


~~Cynthia

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Request for Question Clarification by cynthia-ga on 04 Nov 2005 01:06 PST

I found one more link, it's YOUR question, at another site!

Here's the reply you got, in case you haven't seen it:
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX?14@604.XAescrXn9lP.2@.ee93e7e/3422
Theres a 20 amp wiper fuse should be in fuse box. If you cant find it
call Toyota and ask.
 
The motors also appear to have some kind of fuse/breaker it looks like
1/2 moon symbol. It is internal in the motors, if it burns out the
motor loses connection to ground. You may have to remove a motor to
get to it or look at it real good for a breaker. I doubt theres a
breaker though, they always want you to buy a new part. If you can
pull the motor off at least you have a shot at fixing the fuse
yourself. Focus on the front wipers as the rear are useless anyway.
Also call Toyota and ask if theres a breaker on the motor as well. For
the most part they tell you stuff.
 
I would def change the regular fuse first though. Even if it looks good.

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Clarification of Question by hqmhqm-ga on 04 Nov 2005 04:35 PST

cynthia-ga - yes your information is helpful, you can repost

Hi again hqmhqm,

Thanks for accepting my research as your answer!

Here's what I found:

On a 1999 Toyota Sienna where is the access to the main fuse panel?
http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/On_a_1999_Toyota_Sienna_where_is_the_access_to_the_main_fuse_panel

Answer: under stering wheel there is an ash tray holder. remove it and
the fuse box is right behind it. Also, there is a fuse box in the
engine compartment driver side top.

Another source adds this: ..."located behind the coil holder, Just pop
out the holder and you will see it..."


You're not the only person this has happened to:
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.autos.toyota/browse_thread/thread/7cdc7f1bd6807079/500fdce5f335d29%23500fdce5f335d29?sa=X&oi=groupsr&start=1&num=3
Unfortunately, there is no answer posted there, but it does state the
owners manual says it's a 20amp fuse..


One more find, same problem! :

Sienna Windshield Wipers
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.autos.toyota/browse_thread/thread/ef36317c09fbe7e6/556f6b7a8fc8397d%23556f6b7a8fc8397d?sa=X&oi=groupsr&start=0&num=3
..."Wiper fuse will probably be on the inside panel, yellow 20A "wiper" fuse..."


One more possible location:
http://www.siennaclub.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=8948
It is located behind the little coin tray/holder below and left of the
steering wheel.....You should have some spares in the other fuse box
near the battery under the hood.


Also, I found this recall, in case you're not aware of it:

1999 TOYOTA SIENNA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
http://www.automotive.com/1999/49/toyota/sienna/recalls/14176.html


And here's a Sienna Forum for you to browse:

SiennaClub.org
http://www.siennaclub.org/forum/index.php?s=a92e03522f8d63fe3d812a0bf0ea7bf8&act=idx


I found one more link, it's YOUR question, at another site!

Here's the reply you got, in case you haven't seen it:
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX?14@604.XAescrXn9lP.2@.ee93e7e/3422
Theres a 20 amp wiper fuse should be in fuse box. If you cant find it
call Toyota and ask.
 
The motors also appear to have some kind of fuse/breaker it looks like
1/2 moon symbol. It is internal in the motors, if it burns out the
motor loses connection to ground. You may have to remove a motor to
get to it or look at it real good for a breaker. I doubt theres a
breaker though, they always want you to buy a new part. If you can
pull the motor off at least you have a shot at fixing the fuse
yourself. Focus on the front wipers as the rear are useless anyway.
Also call Toyota and ask if theres a breaker on the motor as well. For
the most part they tell you stuff.
 
I would def change the regular fuse first though. Even if it looks good.


~~Cynthia


Search terms used at Google:
Toyota Sienna fuse wipers location (also same string with: 1999)

Im going to be bold and venture to assume you know where the box is
already. If you suspect a fuse blew and now the wipers don't work -
pull out fuses until you find the one that's blown. you'll know it's
blown because the metal filiment in the fuse will probably be shot /
burnt / split. You can also take a multimeter and test each fuse to
make sure voltage can run through them. The one that doesn't work is
the one that goes to your wipers! Replace it with a fuse of equal or
lesser wattage, and try your wipers. Good luck!

- Aldamar