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Headlight issue

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by NSTacoma, Apr 16, 2017.

  1. Apr 16, 2017 at 4:58 PM
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    NSTacoma

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    Having a strange lighting issue..
    (Replaced both bulbs and still having issue.)

    When I start the truck, both Daytime running lights come on.
    When I turn the lights on (low or highbeams), only RH lights up. (faint amber glow in LH)

    When I start the truck with e-brake on, no lights come on (as expected).
    But, when I switch on the lights, both the low and highbeams work.
    Then, I disengage the ebrake and the LH dulls to a low amber again. (a little dimmer than DRL).

    I suspect its a wiring/relay issue.

    Any pointers on where to start will be greatly appreciated.
     
  2. Apr 16, 2017 at 5:07 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Fair chance a chassis ground issue is at play. Dirty ones do weird things.

    I'd start with clean battery terminals and track all of them down and check/clean.

    I wish I could tell you where they all are located, but I don't know.
     
  3. Apr 16, 2017 at 5:29 PM
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    NSTacoma

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    Okay thanks.

    I'll start checking all the grounds and go from there.

    Isn't it weird how they work when I start the truck with the ebrake on? And how I lose it when I disengage the ebrake?
     
  4. Apr 16, 2017 at 5:33 PM
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    wilcam47

    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    low beam have a relay? Or check left side circuit.
     

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