HELP highbeams don't work!

mierzwa49 · 11-28-2009, 03:33 PM

Hey i just bought a 93 4runner. but i have noticed when i engage the high beams the regular lights turn off but no highbeam light turns on. Please tell me what it is, i wondered if it was a fuse or if i needed to replace the bulbs but please help!

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4Crawler · 11-28-2009, 03:40 PM

See below:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...eadlight_Combo

mierzwa49 · 11-28-2009, 04:15 PM

Thanks alot im gonna try that. all i do is take out the combo thing and clean the contacts?

Innervision · 11-28-2009, 04:27 PM

I agree with 4Crawler. I had this same issue. Wish I read his write up before I bought a replacment switch column from the salvage yard.

on the positive side my junk yard find still had all the white lettering on it so it looked like new when I replaced the switches.

4Crawler · 11-28-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mierzwa49

Thanks alot im gonna try that. all i do is take out the combo thing and clean the contacts?

I did mine in place, the trick is to follow the troubleshooting steps on the web page.

stormin94 · 11-28-2009, 10:42 PM

Mine just cut out sometimes randomly. It's wierd.

toyospearo · 11-28-2009, 11:19 PM

I had that same issue of cutting out randomly. I tore apart my steering column to get to the guts of the high beam on and off clicker. I found there was a build up of grease in there that was making the contact intermittent. I cleaned the thing out and I haven't had a problem since. I think there is a write up on it on YT but I couldn't find it.

4Crawler · 11-29-2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by stormin94

Mine just cut out sometimes randomly. It's wierd.

Yep, they will do that, typical symptom of a dirty contact in the switch. Some time the contact will make and some time not.

stormin94 · 11-29-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Crawler

Yep, they will do that, typical symptom of a dirty contact in the switch. Some time the contact will make and some time not.

Hmmm... I'll have to check that out. Thanks.

11-28-2009, 03:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 8,291	See below: - http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...eadlight_Combo __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs or 35x12.50 MTRs r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

11-28-2009, 04:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
mierzwa49 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4	Re Thanks alot im gonna try that. all i do is take out the combo thing and clean the contacts?

11-28-2009, 04:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Innervision Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 84	I agree with 4Crawler. I had this same issue. Wish I read his write up before I bought a replacment switch column from the salvage yard. on the positive side my junk yard find still had all the white lettering on it so it looked like new when I replaced the switches. __________________ 94 4Runner 3.slow V6 Auto - Stock

11-28-2009, 10:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
stormin94 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake County, CA/Sacramento Posts: 4,012	Mine just cut out sometimes randomly. It's wierd. __________________ 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4X4 220,000 miles and counting 3.0 V6, 5 speed 10/15 MPG city/hwy(with 33's) Current Mods Headers, 2.5" Flowmaster custom exhaust, K&N FIPK KC Daylighter 100 Watt lights Ranchos x4, 2" Lift Downey coils 33-12.50 M/T's, 1" t-bar lift, 1" body lift Tow pkg w/ lighthookups Silverstar Headlights, Pioneer Deck w/XM Brushguard 250Watt JLAudio 8" W3 Sub Future Mods 12V Aux outlet-400/800peak inverter roof basket/lights Air locker 4.88 gears H.O. Alternator

11-28-2009, 11:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
toyospearo Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: way way nor cal Posts: 1,830	I had that same issue of cutting out randomly. I tore apart my steering column to get to the guts of the high beam on and off clicker. I found there was a build up of grease in there that was making the contact intermittent. I cleaned the thing out and I haven't had a problem since. I think there is a write up on it on YT but I couldn't find it. __________________ 94 Ext. cab 22re Aussied, 4.88's, SAS,ed, FLATBED, Old Man Emu rear leafs w/TG 5.5" shackles, TG sliders, LC Header, Marlin super HD clutch, 32's- Swamper TSL's- RC rims, Badland Bumper, lifted, lighted, LED'ed, Warned, alternatored (LC High ouput), Hammed, gusseted, trussed, etc, etc... My SAS thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/great-w...ck-sas-164531/ My Flatbed build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f88/toyospea...-build-191787/

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