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Tail Light Short

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Fireball1992, Nov 22, 2017.

  1. Nov 22, 2017 at 9:11 PM
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    Fireball1992

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    Hey Everyone.
    Im having issue with my 2001 Tacoma V6.
    The problem is do to a short that keeps instantly popping the 10 amp for my tail light and speedometer light. I've tried unplugging and changing all rear bulbs. Unplugging radio, heater, and changing tail relay to no avail. Do anyone have ideas on what to check next? Or maybe have had a similar issue that they have fixed?


    Thanks for any help!!
     
  2. Nov 23, 2017 at 12:04 AM
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    mechanicjon

    mechanicjon They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    Do you have trailer wiring? Any added on aftermarket items? Like radio or lights?
     
  3. Nov 23, 2017 at 4:10 AM
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    Second on the trailer light converter box

    Rubbed wires some place

    Drill any holes quite a few manage to drill through wiring harnesses
     
  4. Nov 23, 2017 at 4:38 AM
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    Check the trailer light connector closely. Look for corrosion.
     
  5. Nov 23, 2017 at 7:39 AM
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    Thanks all for information! I'll definitely check the trailer light as a next opinion and I'll let y'all know.
     
  6. Nov 23, 2017 at 7:43 AM
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    Yes a aftermarket radio that I 100 unpluged.
     
  7. Nov 23, 2017 at 9:13 AM
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    Heres everything on that circuit. Check all the wires around the radio connections also.
     

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  8. Nov 23, 2017 at 11:57 AM
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    Okay thanks!
     

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