Driver's side front turn signal burnt out and replaced but had a problem

This might be helpful for some of you.
My 2013 Off Road Tacoma has DRL and has been a reliable vehicle so far. Recently, when I used the left turn signal the flash rate was significantly faster so that indicates a burnt out bulb or some other issue. I picked up a new bulb from toyota ($9 Can., ouch) and was assured it was an easy replacement procedure, it was. Everything worked fine for a day or so then the turn signal flash rate was again higher. Since my wife was driving I started to check and found out a lot of different possibilities and solutions. One suggestion was to check if I had inserted the bulb fully (from a 4-runner forum). It turned out I hadn't inserted the bulb enough and it was siting inside the light housing. Luckily I was able to fish it out with a bent wire from a coat hanger within a minute and didn't drop it down some nook or cranny before I was able to grab onto it. This time I made sure it was fully inserted, two clicks. It works fine now.

 

did the exact same thing... except I went through 3 good bulbs... thought I had an electrical problem.. Didn't have time to work on it so I've been dealing with it for the last 2 months.... I came on here 3 days ago to research my electrical problem.. came across a similar thread.. went home and "fixed" my electrical issue by pushing the bulb in until I heard a click... i'm an electrical genius.. .LOL .