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DRLs/ Front Turn signals not working

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Dave P, Jun 24, 2022.

  1. Jun 24, 2022 at 2:54 PM
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    Dave P

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    My girlfriend noted one of my front turn signals was out while borrowing my truck and took it upon herself to replace it. It looks like she replace with the wrong bulb and now my DRLs and front turn signals do not work.

    The fuse is fine. I’m wondering if it might be the relay?

    Anyone have any experience with this, or know where I can find the turn signal relay?

    Rear signals still work.
     
  2. Jun 24, 2022 at 3:06 PM
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    Also DRL bulbs light up when I turn the lights on.
     
  3. Jun 25, 2022 at 4:13 AM
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    Happen to put LED bulbs in? The cheapie ones work once you turn them 180 degrees. Or a tab could have been bent and it's just not making contact perhaps.
     
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  4. Jun 25, 2022 at 7:03 AM
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    No, replaced with similar halogen bulbs.
     
  5. Jun 25, 2022 at 7:16 AM
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    Did you make sure the bulbs were installed correctly and seated in the sockets all the way, the DRLs and turn signals use the brighter element of the bulb, the tail lights use the dimmer element.
     
  6. Jun 25, 2022 at 8:50 AM
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    Yep, I’ve removed and plugged them back in a few times now. They are secure in the sockets, can’t push them in any further.
     
  7. Jun 25, 2022 at 10:17 AM
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    Have you tested for power at the plugs with the DRLs on on the Yellow wire (Left) and the Light Blue wire (Right)?
    If you have nothing there then you gotta get to the turn signal/DRL/flasher relay and check them there, Pin 10 (Yellow) is left and Pin 17 (Light Blue) is right.
    The turn signal relay is on the steering column this thread had good info on how to get to it.
    2012 Turn-Hazzard Light Wiring W DRL 1.jpg Turn-Hazzard Light Wiring W DRL 2.jpg
     
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