Aloha from the new guy

Aloha everyone in Tacoma World,

My name is G,

I am not a mechanic but I try to do my own work on my truck. I don't want to spend an arm and a leg bringing my truck to a shop. So I have come to this forum to ask for any suggestions to my current problem.

I recently purchased a 2001 Tacoma 2wd Xtra cab. I have been searching the web for some solutions on my brake and turn light problems.

Here is what's happening to my truck:
When I hit the brakes, my left turn signal(front and rear) stays on and it also stays on in my dash while the left brake light dims. I release the brake pedal and the left turn signal goes off.
When I signal left without pressing the brakes, the turn signal operates at normal speed.
When I signal left while pressing the brakes, the turn signal flashes faster than normal and the left brake light dims out.

This happens intermittently. Sometimes the lights operate normally and sometimes they don't.

Some say it may be a ground, others say it may be the bulbs itself or even the flasher relay. I'm not too sure what to do. But so far, I have inspected the left turn bulbs front and rear and also the brake light bulb. They seem to look normal and nothing blown out. I have new turn and brake lights but haven't installed them yet. First, I might try swapping my driver side bulbs with the passenger side bulbs to see if it this problem happens on the right side after swapping the bulbs. I'll try to do this after work today and keep you guys updated.
If any members would like to give me any suggestions I would appreciate the help.

Mahalo (Thank you),
-G

 

Lay on your back underneath the rear of the truck and look up at the wiring that comes out of the taillights and follow the wires (especially the ones that attach to the frame somewhere) and I bet you'll find the problem. For shits and giggles, I'd replace all the bulbs.

 

Welcome. No idea on your issue; however bunch of guys on island to help. If you haven't yet, check over on the regional threads and pull up the Hawaii one. Guys on there from most islands. Looks like your on Oahu. Check in on that thread!