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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by black09, Oct 7, 2013.

  1. Oct 7, 2013 at 2:08 AM
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    black09

    black09 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    just started my truck up this morning and noticed all the lights in my truck are quickly dimming about every 3 4 seconds does anyone know why this may be happening its an 09 I bought new never had any issues before
     
  2. Oct 7, 2013 at 3:02 AM
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    anotherreject

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    Get ur battery checked
     
  3. Oct 7, 2013 at 6:17 AM
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    obscurotron

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    Too many to list, and I've probably forgotten a bunch.
    In older cars I've owned, dim, pulsating headlights were usually caused by an alternator starting to go bad or a voltage regulator starting to die. This was back when the regulators were a separate part. Now I believe the Tacoma, like many others, has the regulator built-in to the alternator. I'd start with checking both the alternator and the battery.


     
  4. Oct 7, 2013 at 6:21 AM
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    Sandman614

    Sandman614 Ex-Snarky TWSS elf, Travis #hotsavannahdotcom

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    Stop by a parts store and have them check your charging system. Free
     
  5. Oct 7, 2013 at 7:49 AM
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    10splaya22

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    Probably your battery
     

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