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Weird blinker issue

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by loki32687, Jul 17, 2021.

  1. Jul 17, 2021 at 7:31 PM
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    loki32687

    loki32687 [OP] Matt

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    Hoping you guys can help me figure out what may be causing a strange blinker issue. If I put my blinker on left or right, most of the time it’ll only light up 2 times or so if at all, other times it works like normal, yet my hazards work just fine. I’ve never had a vehicle with an issue like this.

    I figure if it’s a relay, it won’t work at all. So I’m thinking bad connection somewhere? Maybe need a new stalk? I don’t know shit when it comes to electrical so I’m hoping I can get ideas what it could be from you guys so I can prepare my wallet.
    Thanks
     
  2. Jul 17, 2021 at 7:35 PM
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    hiPSI

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    Have you had any mods...
     
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    Lt. Dangle

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  4. Jul 17, 2021 at 7:38 PM
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  5. Jul 17, 2021 at 7:44 PM
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    loki32687 [OP] Matt

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    Yeah sorry heading into work. I have meso mirror blinkers, morimoto led headlights, tacovinyl grille with blinkers and DRLs, and an alpine ilx f309 if I recall correctly.
     
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  6. Jul 17, 2021 at 7:46 PM
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    Lt. Dangle

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    Start disconnecting your mods and see if it goes away would be my first step.
     
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  7. Jul 17, 2021 at 8:10 PM
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    More than likely one of those is the culprit, these trucks are sensitive.
     
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  8. Jul 17, 2021 at 8:45 PM
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    This isn't to make you (or me) seem stupid, but:
    The signal light lever as 2 positions - partway (momentary contact) - tap that and you get a preset number of blinks, OR;
    Push the level past the detent and blinkers are full-on until cancelled.
    If that's in no way applicable to your situation, then check all of the other posts, cuz I don't have an answer.
     
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  9. Jul 17, 2021 at 9:36 PM
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    I get what you’re saying but this is happening even when past the detent
     
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  10. Jul 17, 2021 at 9:50 PM
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    Did you read the thread I posted?o_O Simple to remove the Combination Meter, then open the cover and take a look for crispiness.:burp:
     
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  11. Jul 17, 2021 at 10:46 PM
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    This is some basic trouble shooting, you know you've had these Mods and then you're having this issue. Kinda makes sense to start looking at the Mods first and work your way back from there.
     
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  12. Jul 18, 2021 at 1:56 AM
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    Glanced at it real quick before I came into work, got a bit confused at what I was looking at honestly. Going to read it when I wake up in the afternoon and show it to my friend who’s a mechanic and have him take a look.
     
  13. Jul 18, 2021 at 2:12 AM
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    Fluid...level...maybe?
     
  14. Jul 18, 2021 at 4:45 AM
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    Or incorrect flasher fluid.
    It has to be DOT certified.
     
  15. Jul 18, 2021 at 3:39 PM
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    my bet is on one of the led mods...
     
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