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Turn signal/light switch

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by bldegle2, Oct 19, 2016.

  1. Oct 19, 2016 at 9:26 AM
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    bldegle2

    bldegle2 [OP] OldPhart

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    Quick question for anyone that may have experienced a problem with this switch.

    Every once and awhile one of my headlights will dim (turn signals not affected). If I turn them off and back on, toggle hi and low a couple of times, the dimmed one will miraculously return to normal function.

    Seems like a bad contact.

    Question, clean the contacts or replace, either of which is super easy...

    Opinions.

    Thanks
     
  2. Oct 19, 2016 at 11:19 AM
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    frizzman

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    cleaning is free, replacing the stalk costs a little money.

    go with free first :)

    If you can, trace the wires, and see if anything is maybe making contact (rubbing thru insulation) causing the issue
     
  3. Oct 19, 2016 at 12:37 PM
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    DrZ

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    The switch just controls a relay. It wouldn't cause just one headlight to dim. Check the wiring and contact at the headlight, relay and fuses.
     

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