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Turning signal problem

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Alberto616, Dec 14, 2013.

  1. Dec 14, 2013 at 1:59 PM
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    Alberto616

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    Everytime I put in a led for my headlight turning signal it blows my fuse, then I put a regular bulb back on with a new fuse and it starts working normally, what can be my problem? Also... My tire pressure light won't turn off, how do I turn it off?
     
  2. Dec 14, 2013 at 2:02 PM
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    Put in the correct bulb.
    inflate tires.
     
  3. Dec 14, 2013 at 2:05 PM
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    Tire pressure light: inflate tires (don't forget the spare).
    Lights: use standard lights, correct LEDs (resistance factor), or use a resistor for LED lights (can get at autozone).
     
  5. Dec 14, 2013 at 2:18 PM
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    I've inflated my tires already, but I didn't know about the spare! Thanks! And about the led, I just buy that resistor at autozone?
     
  6. Dec 14, 2013 at 2:29 PM
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    Over inflation can cause the light too, just inflate them to the correct pressure.
     
  7. Dec 14, 2013 at 5:17 PM
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    I didn't know that would cause a light. Hmm, good to know.
     
  8. Dec 14, 2013 at 5:19 PM
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    You could have dead batteries/battery at the TPMS stems. I hear they only last just over 5 years.
     
  9. Dec 14, 2013 at 6:29 PM
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    You need a CK type base on the LED bulb if you have DTRL's, otherwise you will keep blowing fuses.
     
  10. Dec 14, 2013 at 7:36 PM
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    Sometimes the TPMS light will be on if you don't have sensors or if one of the sensors is damaged.
     
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    Check your blinker fluid.

    And fill tires with winter air.
     
  12. Dec 16, 2013 at 4:15 AM
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    I didn't know there was blinker fluid, where and how do I check it?
     
  13. Dec 16, 2013 at 4:15 AM
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    How would I know which kind of bulb I have?
     
  14. Dec 16, 2013 at 4:18 AM
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    You have 3157 dtrl bulbs. Autolumination has come style bulbs you can use
     
  15. Dec 16, 2013 at 2:02 PM
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    Are you the second or third owner?

    The first owner may have had it installed as a dealer option, I'd say go check with your local dealer, see if they have any techs certified on that dealer option.
     
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