2012 Toyota Tacoma Fuse Box Diagram
The 2 fuse boxes on the 2012 Toyota Tacoma, with every fuse and relay. Tap a fuse to see what it protects, or search for the thing that stopped working.
Where it isUnder the hood in the engine bay. Page 477 of the owner's manual shows the exact spot.
Slot map: the fuses are listed in the manual's order, not where they sit in the box. Match the numbers to the label inside the box cover, or the drawing on page 477 of your owner's manual.
Where it isInside the car, under or behind the dashboard. Page 481 of the owner's manual shows the exact spot.
Slot map: the fuses are listed in the manual's order, not where they sit in the box. Match the numbers to the label inside the box cover, or the drawing on page 481 of your owner's manual.
2012 Tacoma engine bay fuses
Engine compartment. Tap a row to find it on the diagram.
| No. | Amps | Type | Protects |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10A | Fuse (size not listed) | A/C: Air conditioning system |
| 2 | 30A | Fuse (size not listed) | TOWING TAIL: Trailer lights (tail lights) |
| 3 | 15A | Fuse (size not listed) | FR FOG: Front fog lights |
| 4 | 10A | Fuse (size not listed) | STOP: Stop lights, high mounted stoplight, vehicle stability control system, anti-lock brake system, shift lock system, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, towing lights |
| 5 | 30A | Fuse (size not listed) | TOWING BRK: Trailer brake controller |
| 6 | 10A | Fuse (size not listed) | EFI NO.2: Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system |
| 7 | 7.5A | Fuse (size not listed) | OBD: On-board diagnosis system |
| 8 | 30A | Fuse (size not listed) | BATT CHG: Trailer sub battery |
| 9 | 10A | Fuse (size not listed) | AI VALVE: AI system |
| 10 | 30A | Fuse (size not listed) | TOWING: Towing lights |
| 11 | 15A | Fuse (size not listed) | TRN-HAZ: Turn signal lights, emergency flashers, meter and gauge |
| 12 | 30A | Fuse (size not listed) | RADIO NO.2: Audio system |
| 13 | 10A | Fuse (size not listed) | HEAD (LO RH): Right-hand headlight (low beam), front fog lights |
| 14 | 10A | Fuse (size not listed) | HEAD (LO LH): Left-hand headlight (low beam) |
| 15 | 10A | Fuse (size not listed) | HEAD (HI RH): Right-hand headlight (high beam) |
| 16 | 10A | Fuse (size not listed) | HEAD (HI LH): Left-hand headlight (high beam), meter and gauge |
| 17 | 10A | Fuse (size not listed) | ETCS: Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system, electronic throttle control system |
| 18 | 7.5A | Fuse (size not listed) | ALT-S 478: Charging system |
| 19 | 20A | Fuse (size not listed) | EFI: Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system |
| 20 | 10A | Fuse (size not listed) | HORN: Horn |
| 21 | 15A | Fuse (size not listed) | A/F HEATER: Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system |
| 22 | 7.5A | Fuse (size not listed) | ECU-B: Wireless remote control system, air conditioning system, multiplex communication system, meter and gauge, front passenger occupant classification system, garage door opener |
| 23 | 7.5A | Fuse (size not listed) | DOME: Interior light, personal lights, clock, vanity lights |
| 24 | 10A | Fuse (size not listed) | RADIO NO.1: Audio system |
| 25 | 7.5A | Fuse (size not listed) | STA: Starting system, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, meter and gauge, clutch start cancel switch |
| 26 | 10A | Fuse (size not listed) | Spare: Spare fuse |
| 27 | 15A | Fuse (size not listed) | Spare: Spare fuse |
| 28 | 50A | Fuse (size not listed) | J/B: TAIL, AC SKT, DR LCK, D FR P/W, D RR P/W, P FR P/W and P RR P/W fuses |
| 29 | 50A | Fuse (size not listed) | AM1: ACC, IG1, IG1 NO.2, WIP, WSH, 4WD, BKUP LP and STA fuses |
| 30 | 50A | Fuse (size not listed) | HEATER: A/C fuse, air conditioning system |
| 31 | 50A | Fuse (size not listed) | ABS NO.1: Anti-lock brake system, vehicle stability control system |
| 32 | 30A | Fuse (size not listed) | AM2: IGN and GAUGE fuses, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system |
| 33 | 50A | Fuse (size not listed) | A/PUMP: Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system |
| 34 | 30A | Fuse (size not listed) | ABS NO.2: Anti-lock brake system, vehicle stability control system |
| 35 | 100A | Fuse (size not listed) | AC SKT: Power outlets |
| 36 | 120A | Fuse (size not listed) | ALT: AM1, AC SKT, HEATER, FR FOG, STOP, OBD, J/B, TOWING TAIL, TOWING BRK and BATT CHG fusesOnly on: some versions (check the rating on the old fuse) |
| 36 | 140A | Fuse (size not listed) | ALT: AM1, AC SKT, HEATER, FR FOG, STOP, OBD, J/B, TOWING TAIL, TOWING BRK and BATT CHG fusesOnly on: some versions (check the rating on the old fuse) |
2012 Tacoma interior panel fuses
Under the instrument panel. Tap a row to find it on the diagram.
| No. | Amps | Type | Protects |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15A | Fuse (size not listed) | IGN: Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system, anti-lock brake system, traction control system, vehicle stability control system, SRS airbag system, front passenger occupant classification system |
| 2 | 7.5A | Fuse (size not listed) | GAUGE: Meter and gauge, emergency flashers |
| 3 | 10A | Fuse (size not listed) | TAIL: Tail lights, license plate lights, parking lights, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, instrument panel light control, illuminations |
| 4 | 7.5A | Fuse (size not listed) | ACC: Shift lock system, outside rear view mirrors, audio system, power outlets |
| 5 | 15A | Fuse (size not listed) | PWR OUTLET: Power outlets |
| 6 | 20A | Fuse (size not listed) | DR LCK: Door lock system |
| 7 | 10A | Fuse (size not listed) | IG1 NO.2: Anti-lock brake system, vehicle stability control system, stop lights, charging system, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, air conditioning system, instrument panel light control, anti-glare inside rear view mirror, back monitor, clutch start cancel switch, rear differential lock system, power outlets, tire pressure warning system |
| 8 | 10A | Fuse (size not listed) | BKUP LP: Trailer lights (back-up lights) |
| 9 | 10A | Fuse (size not listed) | IG1: Back-up lights, air conditioning system, shift lock system, audio system |
| 10 | 20A | Fuse (size not listed) | P RR P/W: Rear passenger’s power window (right side) |
| 11 | 20A | Fuse (size not listed) | P FR P/W: Front passenger’s power window |
| 12 | 10A | Fuse (size not listed) | WSH: Wipers and washer |
| 13 | 20A | Fuse (size not listed) | D RR P/W: Rear passenger’s power window (left side) |
| 14 | 20A | Fuse (size not listed) | 4WD: Four-wheel drive system, rear differential lock system |
| 15 | 30A | Fuse (size not listed) | WIP: Wipers and washer |
| 16 | 30A | Fuse (size not listed) | D FR P/W: Power windows |
Blade fuse colours
- 5A Tan
- 7.5A Brown
- 10A Red
- 15A Blue
- 20A Yellow
- 25A Clear
- 30A Green
- 35A Blue-green
- 40A Orange
Cartridge (J-case) colours
- 20A Blue
- 25A White
- 30A Pink
- 40A Green
- 50A Red
- 60A Yellow
Source: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual, "Fuses" section, p. 477 and 481.
Always replace a fuse with one of the same amp rating. If a new fuse blows straight away, the circuit has a fault.