Austin Area TW Chapter (all gens welcome, even T4Rs; heck, just make it a Toyota and we're good)

So I found this old thread that you were on but someone makes a good point and what I wouldve told you to do too.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/depo-tail-light-problem.407816/page-2

I think the problem with the brake lights not working sometimes is caused by a poor connection. LEDs draw very little current compared to incandescent bulbs. As a result, a connection that is slightly loose or oxidized may have a high enough resistance to prevent the LEDs from lighting.

Oxidized or loose connections affect incandescent bulbs as well but they have an advantage over LEDs. If the connection is loose and then suddenly connects, the bulbs draw enough current to cause a slight arc that will often cause the connection to "weld" itself together slightly and make for a better circuit.

The solution is to gently clean the electrical contacts in the connections between the harness and the tail light assembly then apply some dielectric bulb grease (available at any auto parts store) to the connections before reconnecting them.



Go to Autozone grab a wire brush and so dielectric grease, clean the connections, apply grease and then try plugging them in.

 

That guy was a douche. I politely asked him to turn his music down, he spouted bullshit, he got bounced.

Never any reason to go out of your way to be an dick. Last thing you ever want to do is make a professional asshole go back on duty.

 

I miss all the fun

 

Pretty tired of messing with them honestly.

Cant stand the fact that they work whenever they feel like it.

Looking to replace them ASAP​

 

Give me five minutes with them and if I cant get them to work then toss them

 

lol thats why i just dont rive at night lol my lights are all wacky

 

Lol, they have been acting up for a while now man.

Good luck, you can have them when I get some new ones...IF

I really need some tails yall!!!​

 

Oh I dont want them but want to show you how to fix some tail lights I have a pair of Anzo tails that havent given me trouble but I bet the fix for these will be a five minute job.

 

Lucky I had my camera out during the interaction!

 

You still talking about lights? Or wives?

 

The tail lights!!! ​

 

Hope everyone had a great weekend! I ended up finding exactly what I wanted at the RRSC gun show.

 

If everything comes in today I'll post pictures of my new toy too

 

Hoooolllllleeeeeee shhhhiiiiiittttttttt! What an amazing day yesterday!!!! Thanks to everyone who participated and came out! Thanks @Misplaced Nebraskan for the amazing pork belly and pork butt! Also thanks to @Texoma and @T4Rgurl for hosting us at your amazing park! Definitely down for a camping trip out there soon! I got some decent pics so I will post some later today when I get a chance to IG and here.

 

Def wouldn't have been as good of a time without @T4Rgurl 's help

 

My old '61 bug was like that. Got me in trouble with the law man a couple times.