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Blinker/break light issues

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tacoma vs moose, Aug 12, 2022.

  1. Aug 12, 2022 at 11:52 PM
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    tacoma vs moose

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    hit a moose.
    So. Im stumped. I recently hit a moose and my blinkers/hazards, and brake lights are all acting up. My blinkers won't turn on at all, and my brake lights stay on all the time until i turn the key off. I've checked fuses, relays, and the flasher, they all are working. I also checked the switch on the brake petal and it was working fine. I've followed the wires and can't see any issue. Hoping i could get some advice

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  2. Aug 13, 2022 at 12:02 AM
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    remove all your turn signal and brake light bulbs and put them in one at a time. I've seen the filament in the bulb short out between the wires inside the bulb. Don't forget the bottom turn signal on the front also.
     
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    This fixed my blinker issue, but my brake lights are still staying on
     
  4. Aug 13, 2022 at 7:04 AM
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    Welcome to the forum!

    Either the brake light switch is stuck closed or you have another circuit grounding through the brake light circuit.

    Looks more like the Moose hit you.
     
  5. Aug 13, 2022 at 10:18 AM
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    Your truck have trailer towing connection? Dome of the Tacoma's had a tail light converter for towing located somewhere in the back of the cab, behind drivers seat. Someone else might have better knowledge of it. About where the damage is.
    Here's some info from a Toyota service bulletin.
     

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  6. Aug 13, 2022 at 10:19 AM
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    Hazard flasher is off? try unplugging brake light switch.
     
  7. Aug 13, 2022 at 10:31 AM
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    Check your grounds in the damaged areas.
     

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