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High beams not working on 2017 SR5

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by polak187, Jan 23, 2022.

  1. Jan 23, 2022 at 6:37 AM
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    polak187

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    So here’s a weird thing. My high beams are not working when my low beams are on. But they do work when low beams are off. I checked the fuses and all is good. I will replace the relay tomorrow but anyone had that issue before? Could there be something else besides the relay? Thank you.
     
  2. Jan 23, 2022 at 10:46 AM
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    As in flashing High Beams works?
     
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    Not when regular lights are on.
     
  5. Jan 23, 2022 at 1:02 PM
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    :rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
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    Isn’t that how they are supposed to work, never paid much attention.
     
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    If low beam is ON, and the light stalk at the steering wheel is rotated to high beams, both are on (HIGH & LOW).
    upload_2022-1-23_17-16-38.jpg
    and this:
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  8. Jan 23, 2022 at 1:37 PM
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    Ok maybe I didn’t
    ok maybe I didn’t explain myself correctly as English is not my first language.

    When headlight are on high beams don’t work. I have an indicator that they are on but they are not.
    When headlights are off high beams work just fine.
     
  9. Jan 23, 2022 at 1:50 PM
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    Do you know how to remove a relay?
     
  10. Jan 23, 2022 at 1:54 PM
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    Yes. Just pull it straight up right? Would it be the H-LP LO one? I’m stopping at the parts store tomorrow to get it.
     
  11. Jan 23, 2022 at 1:55 PM
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  12. Jan 23, 2022 at 1:56 PM
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    Do you have any of these relays installed/available?
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  13. Jan 23, 2022 at 1:57 PM
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    P.S. Remove the negative battery terminal before you work on any electrical system.
     
  14. Jan 23, 2022 at 2:03 PM
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    Yes. Just pull it straight up right?
    this is my fuse box
    https://imgur.com/a/BrjkJqJ
     
  15. Jan 23, 2022 at 3:04 PM
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    Did you try to disconnect add a fuse? Looks like you hooked it up to a low beam.
     
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    Swap relay and test the headlights.
     
  18. Jan 23, 2022 at 3:52 PM
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    Will do tomorrow good Sir. And will let you know.
     
  19. Jan 23, 2022 at 3:54 PM
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  20. Jan 23, 2022 at 3:55 PM
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    I did disconnect and cleaned up all the connectors on everything that is related to lighting. No change. I will go with relay replacement tomorrow or whenever I finally get a day off.
     

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