tail light fuse keeps blowing

DSalmon · 07-21-2003, 11:17 AM

I have a 2000 Tacoma Tacoma 4x4 and I was pulled over because I had no tail lights at all .. My flashers work , turn signals work but no tail lights .. So I replaced my fuse underneath the hood and it worked for a second then blew again .. Everytime I replace the fuse it blows .. Now I am lost and don't know why it is doing this or what to check to fix it .. any idea's ?Thank You

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AgRunner06 · 07-21-2003, 01:33 PM

I would start by checking all the wiring going to the tailights. It sounds like there is a short in it somewhere.

If all else fails, off to the dealership you go.

Good Luck

Yoda · 07-21-2003, 05:23 PM

Does it blow without the lights on?

If it blows only with the lights on (hope this is so), check the area around your tail lights, side markers, front park lights, and license late lights for any damage. If see any damage, check further to see if a wire is smashed behind it. Check you trailer harness if you have one.

DO NOT PUT IN A BIGGER FUSE! A melted harness will cost a lot more to repair than tracing out the short.

jx94148 · 07-23-2003, 07:30 PM

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Originally posted by Yoda
Does it blow without the lights on?

Check you trailer harness if you have one.

I second this oppinion. When not connected, all maner of dirt, salt, water and debris can get into the plug or wires and screw everything up. Most tail light, reverse light, turn signal, etc problems are traced to trailer circuits and related junk.

REDYOTA · 08-01-2003, 08:45 PM

did you recently instal a cd player or speakers? I had kens instal a cd player and speakers and they screwed my junk up. I blew tail light fuses for two weeks and finally rewired it myself and have not had a problem since.

jx94148 · 08-03-2003, 05:30 PM

Wow, that's a new one. A stereo install causes the tail light fuse to blow. Who installed it, Mrs. Jones' Kindergarden class?

REDYOTA · 08-13-2003, 02:20 PM

Ken's audio they suck seriously its not worth it to let them instal anything for free. Atleast the one in macon Ga

tunaslaughter · 08-23-2003, 09:20 AM

Check to see if the wires running to your hitch is rubbing against the spare tire.

07-21-2003, 01:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
AgRunner06 Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 2,413	I would start by checking all the wiring going to the tailights. It sounds like there is a short in it somewhere. If all else fails, off to the dealership you go. Good Luck __________________ "I'm your huckleberry." - Doc Holiday - '93 4runner - Sold! Current Ride - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ext.cab, pewter, 5.3L, 3.42s, fully loaded, 68K miles. FREE ROCKET!!!!

07-21-2003, 05:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Yoda Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 2,651	Does it blow without the lights on? If it blows only with the lights on (hope this is so), check the area around your tail lights, side markers, front park lights, and license late lights for any damage. If see any damage, check further to see if a wire is smashed behind it. Check you trailer harness if you have one. DO NOT PUT IN A BIGGER FUSE! A melted harness will cost a lot more to repair than tracing out the short. __________________ David TLCA 14788 71 Landcruiser FJ-40 TBI 327, TH-350, Warn 8000, disk axle swap. 76 Landcruiser FJ-40 project/parts (haven't decided) [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

08-01-2003, 08:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
REDYOTA Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 195	did you recently instal a cd player or speakers? I had kens instal a cd player and speakers and they screwed my junk up. I blew tail light fuses for two weeks and finally rewired it myself and have not had a problem since. __________________ my rig- 95 Sr5 pickup 3.0 5spd ex cab FJM whinch bar 36 x 13.50 IROK's on 15 x 10 mt's 5.29's lockright 5" bracket lift 1.5" bj spacers blocks add a leafs 7" shackles. Procomps. Otherwise known as the gayest lift ever. New Addition!!! 1984 4runner SR5

08-13-2003, 02:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
REDYOTA Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 195	Ken's audio they suck seriously its not worth it to let them instal anything for free. Atleast the one in macon Ga __________________ my rig- 95 Sr5 pickup 3.0 5spd ex cab FJM whinch bar 36 x 13.50 IROK's on 15 x 10 mt's 5.29's lockright 5" bracket lift 1.5" bj spacers blocks add a leafs 7" shackles. Procomps. Otherwise known as the gayest lift ever. New Addition!!! 1984 4runner SR5

08-23-2003, 09:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
tunaslaughter Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 27	Check to see if the wires running to your hitch is rubbing against the spare tire. __________________ tunaslaughter 1997 SR5 4WD 4Runner Locked Rear 1997 FZJ80 Locked Front & Rear F.O.R GEN II 3.5 Lift 1985 Hilux 4WD Pickup

08-03-2003, 05:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
jx94148 Banned Vendor Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 2,617	Wow, that's a new one. A stereo install causes the tail light fuse to blow. Who installed it, Mrs. Jones' Kindergarden class?

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