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Annoying electrical issue with turn signal

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Trapperr, Jan 27, 2019.

  1. Jan 27, 2019 at 4:59 AM
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    So when I drive at night with my headlights on, my left turn signal stays illuminated. It doesn't flash and it won't go off until I turn the headlights off. It happens 3 out of 4 times I drive with my headlights on.

    Anyone have this before or have an idea where should start looking?
     
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  2. Jan 27, 2019 at 5:01 AM
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  3. Jan 27, 2019 at 5:05 AM
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    I think there was thread on TW about this same issue, something to do with the trailer connection. good luck OP
     
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  4. Jan 27, 2019 at 9:03 AM
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    Quite possible the headlights are grounding back through the left turn signal .

    When you use the left turn signal do all the lights blink??( head lights dash lights tail lights)

    Can`t hurt to check if you have a trailer converter box causing the problem
     
    Wyoming09, Jan 27, 2019
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  5. Jan 27, 2019 at 9:28 AM
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    I had a similar problem that turned out to be a bad aftermarket trailer light wiring harness.
     
    Squeaky Penguin, Jan 27, 2019
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