For the life of me I cannot remove the fusible link that is next to the fusible link that’s bolted in. I’ve removed the nut holding it to the bolt connecting the alternator, but it won’t budge. I release the little tab on the right side as well, still it won’t budge! It looks like it would just slot in, but something is holding it in, unless it is rusted in place? No evidence of that though. Should I just brut force yank it out, or is there something else holding it in?

 

I think it has more than one bolt.

 

Yes, I got the two bolts for the other fuse link and took it out no problem. It’s the other fuse link that I can’t get out

 

This one?

 

Yes, that is the one I can’t get out

 

Can you take a video to show us? If there's rust, can also be causing high resistance

 

DId you remove that one bolt that holds it?

 

Yes, of course. I also released the tab on the side as well, but it still WONT BUDGE. Super frustrating... I'm not sure this has anything to do with my starting/power issues though; maybe just coincidence.

 

I bet it is corroded or melted.

Check this video:

 

Main problem solved! There was a loose wire from the fuse box in the engine area: had to remove the bottom piece of the fuse box to get to it. Thanks everyone for your input and encouragement. I had called AAA to have it towed to the Lexus dealer this morning, but when they showed up they wouldn’t tow it because the tags aren’t current( ridiculous). Figured I’d give it one more shot and it worked out

 

Wow! Great news. Glad to help

 

i’m having the same issues. Car went in for new brakes and ever since key fob does not recognize vehicle and no power at push button or on dash.