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Spod malfunction saerched no avail

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TacomaInTx, Mar 28, 2019.

  1. Mar 28, 2019 at 4:53 AM
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    TacomaInTx

    TacomaInTx [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have 2012 with Spod that has worked fine for awhile. Was on a recent trip and this issue started. After having Cali Raised Ditch lights, Rigid Duallys and the factory fogs on the issue started after about 10 minutes of use. All lights started blinking as did the lights on my spod switches. I figured maybe a ground but nothing jumps out at me. Note if all lights turned out I could then light one switch at a time and all worked for another 10 min or so. Was on unfamiliar dark mountain trails and need them. Any help or suggestions appreciated!!!
     
  2. Mar 29, 2019 at 2:23 AM
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    The main breaker hasn't kicked, or nothing would be working... Since it is affecting all of the individual circuits, I wonder if it isn't something like a bad connection causing the LVC (Low Voltage Cut-off) to think that you are running out of power (something left on that is running the battery down).
    Interested in hearing what you find, but my recommendation would be to recheck and clean your connections to both power and ground. This is a FREE check that shouldn't take more that 5 min to complete.
     
  3. Mar 29, 2019 at 5:00 AM
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    Thanks for the ideas... I just saw a video that the Spod can make the lights flash on purpose like strobe. I will check today. Mine were turning on and off but not anything near strobe. I agree maybe (fingers crossed) it's a bad or dirty connection. I will post if or when resolved.
     
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  4. Apr 1, 2019 at 4:27 PM
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    Any resolution or solution yet? Problem fixed?
     
  5. Apr 2, 2019 at 4:01 AM
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    Sorry no resolve yet. I removed and cleaned (they were not in any way dirty) both the Neg and Positive cables at battery and Spod unit ends. If I use any one light system at once no issue. When I use all 3 lights systems and my Ham Radio via Spod after about 10 min they all start flashing. I'm guessing maybe the unit has issues :(
     
  6. Apr 3, 2019 at 12:08 AM
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    I bet the manufacturer can help if you call them.
    This was taken from their website:
    Call Us
    661-775-7799

    Business Hours
    9:00-5:00PM PST

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    sales@4x4s-pod.com

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    28910 Avenue Penn, Unit 201
    Valencia, CA 91355 USA
     
  7. Apr 3, 2019 at 1:40 AM
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    just a few things.
    John is super nice to talk to. There’s a flash option too. did u have that selected? Are you in off-road mode or on road? If you need to you can reset the screen by pressing button in back of the touch screen
     
  8. Apr 3, 2019 at 5:10 AM
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    Mine is OLDER model has actual switches :( Need to check... there is an onroad or offroad mode? I only use mine offroad.
     
  9. Apr 3, 2019 at 10:58 PM
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    Maybe check the wiring going to the control?
     

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