Rodeo S 2WD L4-2.2L (1999)
Wiring - Wire Size
The size of wire used in a circuit is determined by the amount of current (amperage), the length of the circuit, and the voltage drop allowed. The
following wire size and load capacity, shown below, are specified by AWG (American Wire Gauge) (Nominal size means approximate cross sectional
area (1).)
Wiring - Wire Size Table
Fuse
Fuses are the most common form of circuit protection used in vehicle wiring. A fuse is a thin piece of wire or strip of metal encased in a glass it or plastic
housing. It is wired in series with the circuit in protects. When there is an overload of current in a circuit, such as a short of a ground, the metal strip is
designed to burn out and interrupt the flow of current. This prevents a surge of high current from reaching and damaging other components in the circuit.
Determine the cause of the overloaded before replacing the fuse.
The replacement fuse must have the same amperage specification as the original fuse. Never replace a blown fuse with a fuse of a different amperage
specification.
Doing so can result in an electrical fire or other serious circuit damage. A blown fuse is easily identified as shown in the figure.
