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No power to cabin tail light fuse

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tacobro16, Aug 20, 2024.

  1. Aug 20, 2024 at 6:18 PM
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    Tacobro16

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    My LH tail light isn’t working, tried a new bulb and new fuse. I just bought a circuit tester to check if my fuse was getting any power, come to find out it doesn’t get any power. Not sure what my next step is, any and all Information is welcome.
     
  2. Aug 20, 2024 at 6:35 PM
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    Did you have the tail lights turned on when checking the fuse? It only has power with them on.

    In any case if only one light is out and the rest work it can only be a broken/corroded wire, connection at the bulb, or bad bulb because they are all powered by the same fuse.
     

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  3. Aug 20, 2024 at 6:39 PM
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    So the broken wire would also cause my fuse to have no power.
     
  4. Aug 20, 2024 at 6:40 PM
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    The fuse will only have power when the tail lights are turned on.

    Do the rest of your tail lights work?
     
  5. Aug 20, 2024 at 6:53 PM
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    Yes all of my other tail lights work, it’s just my LH brake light that doesn’t work.
     
  6. Aug 20, 2024 at 6:57 PM
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    So it can't be the Tail fuse or anything before it.

    Your saying the Left Brake light doesn't work or the Left Rear Tail light doesn't work?
     
  7. Aug 20, 2024 at 7:07 PM
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    The left brake light doesn’t work, and the 7.5 a fuse for my tail light gets no power
     
  8. Aug 20, 2024 at 7:15 PM
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    Your Tail lights wouldn't work if that fuse was blown or didn't have power so I'm not sure what's going on there.

    The Tail fuse has nothing to do with the Brake lights though, those are powered by the STOP Fuse (10A) but it powers all 3 brake lights so if the right and center brake lights work and the left doesn't it would have to be a wiring, socket, or bulb issue.
     

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  9. Aug 21, 2024 at 7:55 AM
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    Make sure you are identifying the correct fuse.

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    7.5 A fuse powers all exterior lamps, front & back. And you stated the other lamps illuminate.
     
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