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2004 XLE 120 V INVERTER FAILS

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Larr2000
Hello XLE Fans,
I love my 2004 Sienna XLE and use it exclusively for my photography journeys. Needing to charge multiple kinds of camera batteries, I use the 12 volt cig connector and the 120 volt plug in the rear cabin. The 12 volt cig works well, but the 120 volt plug next to it is dead. It worked for years, charging 120 v - 5-7 volt batteries. Recently checked with my voltmeter and now that circuit is dead. Searching in the 2004 owner manual (404 pages) for inverter fuse location reveals nothing. Using a volt meter, I again confirmed the 12v line to the cig lighter (good) that is on the same mount as the standard 120v outlet (minus the usual grounding pin). This has to be a blown fuse somewhere in the circuit, remember the 12v line is good.

Any suggestions where to find the inverter fuse box?

Larr2000
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Larr2000
3Wheelerguy said:
It is a separate fuse 15A 'AC INV'. Location is drivers side junction block.

I think there is a relay also. Buried in the dash behind the instrument cluster if my memory serves correct.
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Thanks for the prompt reply, I will go out and check. Did not know there was another fuse box inside the cab.
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Larr2000 said:
Thanks for the prompt reply, I will go out and check. Did not know there was another fuse box inside the cab.
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3Wheelerguy said:
It is a separate fuse 15A 'AC INV'. Location is drivers side junction block.

I think there is a relay also. Buried in the dash behind the instrument cluster if my memory serves correct.
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Found it right where you indicated. Pulled the 15Amp fuse and it was good. Assuming the relay is good, do you know where the inverter is located?
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Thanks for that extra info, I will check tomorrow when I have better light.
Will let you know what I find.

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Larr2000 said:
Thanks for that extra info, I will check tomorrow when I have better light.
Will let you know what I find.

Larr2000
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Good Morning,
I found the 10A ECU IG fuse right where you indicated and it is good. That leaves finding the inverter, probably in the drivers rear panel, since it has a second 120v outlet. My guess is behind that panel is where the inverter might be. That one rear panel has both of the 120 v outlets, so that makes sense. Do you agree?

Next to the 120 v outlet is another pullout that might be an electrical relay. Your thoughts?

I am assuming I will have to remove the seats to take off that rear interior panel.

Larr2000

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Thanks Lka 1988,
That is exactly were I thought it would be. Hoping I would not have to remove the seats to get to it.
BTW, photo did not open, was it a JPG?
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