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    Jump Start mess up

    I couldn't see the computer screen, any way it was in Portuguese. Lights are all still on and I just found out the radio is dead. I've checked all the fuses under the bonnet and will try the drivers side fuses tomorrow
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    Jump Start mess up

    When the problem started the 1 battery had 12.7 volts the other was about 7 volts. I just changed the bad one. I cant remember what I paid in the UK for the last time I changed both batteries but here the 1 battery was 198 euros.
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    Jump Start mess up

    Managed to get the car trailered to a local garage where the fuse was changed, what a horrible job! Car started first time but there was no reverse. They connected to a computer, tested all the other fuses. After disconnecting the batteries then reconnecting reverse was working. Car seems to...
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    Jump Start mess up

    That looks like my worst nightmare
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    Jump Start mess up

    I'm in Portugal at the moment, a lot warmer than the UK but very wet
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    Jump Start mess up

    AM1 & AM2 were both OK ALT was blown, have ordered one from Toyota. Can you tell me how I get it out. I understand there are clips and a screw to be released to be able to lift the top of the fuse box up to access the fixing screws on the fuse. I cant see how to release the clips. Do I have to...
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    Jump Start mess up

    Sorry, yes a multimeter
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    Jump Start mess up

    I have an ammeter so could you tell a wrinkly mechanic how you test a relay ???
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    Jump Start mess up

    Couldn't find the fuses mentioned, these are photos of the fuse box The lights work but not the front or rear wipers
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    Engine fuse box.jpg

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    Fuse cover.jpg

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    Jump Start mess up

    Have not been able to get back to the car, It's a few miles away from where I live and no public transport. Hope to get there with a lift on Saturday, fingers crossed.
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    Jump Start mess up

    Instruments light up Glow plug lights up, I don't think it did before Have not checked the lights. I only changed the 1 battery because they are not that old, Exide.
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    Jump Start mess up

    Yes still my friend :) TBH I blame myself for not checking
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