Backup light failure

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Jeff606, Jul 18, 2026 at 1:52 PM.

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  1. Jeff606

    Jeff606 Junior Member

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    My 2024 XLE has both backup lights out-complete failure. My research so far tells me there are two 10 amp fuses for the circuit. Can't find either one in the engine compartment fuse box. Very confusing. Inside the cabin, unable to find the secondary fuse block. I pulled off the side panel that is revealed when the driver's door is opened-no fuse block. I feel inadequate, can anyone help?
     
    #1 Jeff606, Jul 18, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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    Secondary fuse panel is in the drivers footwell. Easiest way to find it is to lay down on your back and look up. It's a little to the left of brake pedal(left side when you're sitting in the seat, on the right side when you're laying down looking up). It's covered by a panel with the fuse diagram that's very roughly 1.5" by 6". Slightly translucent white if I recall correctly. I think it uses the tiniest fuses on the market, so have fun. I think I bought a fuse kit with the tiny fuse puller because the puller in the engine fuse box was too big. But I could be wrong about that; it's been a year since the last time I had to get down there.
     
    #2 Hammersmith, Jul 18, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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