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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BJKing, Feb 2, 2011.

  1. Feb 2, 2011 at 11:09 AM
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    I have a 2009 Toyota Tacoma double cab. My taillights are not working, the front marker lights are not working, the 4 way flashers blink 1 time then nothing when I turn them on. I checked the fuses under hood, they are all good. I need help please! I work nights and need them tonight to drive to work.
     
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  2. Feb 2, 2011 at 11:11 AM
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    bump, sorry i cant help :(
     
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  3. Feb 2, 2011 at 11:12 AM
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    U do any wiring mods lately?
     
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  4. Feb 2, 2011 at 11:15 AM
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    Might be a defect on your taco might want to look up recalls on your year?
     
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  5. Feb 2, 2011 at 11:15 AM
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    Nothing new noticed on my way home this morning when I pushed the brakes the dash lights would dim
     
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  6. Feb 2, 2011 at 11:16 AM
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    have you done any offroading lately? make sure the hitch wiring plug below your bumper isnt damaged. If the prongs in the plug are touching it will make your lights do weird things
     
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  7. Feb 2, 2011 at 11:17 AM
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    take it to the dealership your under warrenty
     
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  8. Feb 2, 2011 at 11:18 AM
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    Bad battery?
     
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    man use some commas or something, im having a hard time understanding what youre saying here.
     
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  10. Feb 2, 2011 at 11:26 AM
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    Is that better
     
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  11. Feb 2, 2011 at 11:27 AM
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    You say you checked all the fuses under the hood and they are good. Double check your owners manual because there may be another fuse box you need to check.

    Sometimes fuses (especially the mini plastic ones) may look good but are bad. Are you checking them with a meter??
     
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  12. Feb 2, 2011 at 11:37 AM
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    Checked trailer, plug it is ok. The battery is good, and I checked the fuses with a meter.
     
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  13. Feb 2, 2011 at 11:41 AM
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    Did you check the fuses behind the coin holder, to the left of the steering wheel in cab?
     
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  14. Feb 2, 2011 at 11:51 AM
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    If you didn't check these, then start with the IG1 fuse.
     
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  15. Feb 2, 2011 at 12:13 PM
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    I just checked there the fuse is blown. I replaced it and it blew again so I am guessing bad ground or short somewhere.
     
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  16. Feb 2, 2011 at 12:19 PM
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    I didn't think a bad bulb could consistently blow a fuse...sounds to me like a short in the wiring somewhere.
     
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  17. Feb 2, 2011 at 12:40 PM
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    Maybe you got a rat that crawled up in there and chewed up some wires :D
     
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  18. Feb 2, 2011 at 12:49 PM
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    If a bulb is working, then it blows - it can blow the fuse. But after the bulb has blown and the fuse is replaced, it shouldn't continue to blow the fuse should it?
     
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  19. Feb 22, 2011 at 3:15 AM
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    It was broken tail light wire on trailer harness just where it comes out of the tail light.
     
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