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Electrical issues

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Wtbiv73, Apr 5, 2017.

  1. Apr 5, 2017 at 3:30 AM
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    Wtbiv73

    Wtbiv73 [OP] New Member

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    I just picked up a 2017 tacoma. I've noticed 2 weird things: the radio got stuck in the "on" position but would not respond to any controls. I shut the truck off and restarted then the problem went away. Then last night the done lights didn't come on when I opened the doors. I checked the switch and it was in the door position. I closed the door, opened it again and the light came on.

    My concern is that I have a gremlin living in my new truck.

    Anyone have strange electrical issues with their tacoma?
     
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  2. Apr 5, 2017 at 6:13 AM
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    freeriderchad108

    freeriderchad108 Well-Known Member

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    A few minor things...
    Is your truck 100% stock?

    If yes: take it back to the dealership and have them check it. Explain what happened and how it happened and try to make it happen again.

    If no: undo whatever you did and see if it goes away.
     
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  3. Apr 5, 2017 at 6:38 AM
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    NickleCityTaco

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    I would be taking that thing right back to the dealer. I never had that issue with mine, just the normal Bluetooth b.s.
     
  4. Apr 5, 2017 at 6:44 AM
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    Herniator

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    My radio froze twice in a year and a half. I figured that the radios now are like a computer and sometimes freeze.
    As far as the dome light. Was your truck parked outside and was it cold out? The door switch may have been cold and sticking a bit. Not the switch to turn on the lights in the truck but the one on the door when you open it.
     
  5. Apr 5, 2017 at 6:44 AM
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    smitty99

    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    This.
     
  6. Apr 5, 2017 at 6:45 AM
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    Woodrow F Call

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    The radio is a computer.... sometimes computers get froze up and need rebooting.
     
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