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HELP!new head unit and tail lights and dash lights won't work

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by RocktheRed, Mar 10, 2013.

  1. Mar 10, 2013 at 11:32 AM
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    RocktheRed

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    Ok so I installed a new Kenwood KDC head unit yesterday and found that all of my dash lights and tail lights are out! I checked all fuses and they are fine...has anyone else has this problem?! Thanks guys! :)
     
  2. Mar 10, 2013 at 1:51 PM
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    andrewprime1

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    That definitely sounds like a fuse issue. Did you check both fuse boxes? I am new to Tacomas, but I am pretty ure most cars have two different fuse boxes.
     
  3. Mar 10, 2013 at 1:52 PM
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    Oh boy...
    definitely a fuse problem
     
  4. Mar 10, 2013 at 3:55 PM
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    Nunavut

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    It's probably a fuse in the engine compartment. I believe it's a 10a fuse.
     
  5. Mar 10, 2013 at 4:01 PM
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    Would've been better to post this in audio but, did you by chance connect the orange lead from the H/U (dimmer wire) to the stock harness? This seems to regularly cause what you've described. Search there and you'll get your answer for sure.
     
  6. Mar 10, 2013 at 7:55 PM
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    Moco

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    I just went through an experience of recreating the stock harness wiring for my 96 in order to fit an OEM CD player in. The previous owner had done a hack job to install some POS JVC unit way back when.

    Check your fuses and double check your wiring - if you need help, my experience is still fresh enough that I may be able to help.

    Good luck.

    Also, what part of NoVa are you in?
     
  7. Mar 11, 2013 at 7:37 AM
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    RocktheRed

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    Dang you all are right and I'm terrible with any bit of wiring..it was definitly a fuse and an orange wire that was poorly connected. Other than that, the head unit looks fantastic and I'll need to upgrade my speakers and possibly to a bazooka sub!
    Moco- I'm in Burke, VA
     
  8. Mar 11, 2013 at 7:45 AM
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    Good to hear you got it all figured out.

    Im in Arlington by the way. Honk if you ever drive by my truck.
     
  9. Mar 11, 2013 at 9:32 AM
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    RocktheRed

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    That's awesome, definitely will!
     

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