2000 limited, dash lights don't work after accident

michalik_piotr · 04-07-2008, 09:03 PM

found the relay under the hood but before i buy a new one, could an accident caused one to go bad? and, is there a way to test it first before buying new one? thanks

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**DeathCougar** · 04-07-2008, 09:36 PM

sounds like a fuse. Check em all under the hood and under the dash. And make sure no wiring is damaged, thats a common occurance.

michalik_piotr · 04-07-2008, 09:44 PM

the corner light is missing as you saw in the pics, do you think that is causing it? i really don't want to deal with this, ugh! this is why i opted for a new truck and payments, so i would not have to waste my time fixing pos rigs daily. i'll check the fuses when the rain stops and its light out.

Nuthuts96 · 04-07-2008, 09:52 PM

to test the relay, you'd just have to set up a system where a relay would be used... from my understanding in dealing with relays recently... if i suspected it was a relay that was the problem though, i'd just replace it. they're $6 at radio shack (30amp) and i'm sure toyota wouldn't charge you too much for a denso relay. josh may have an extra laying around in his garage too?...

**DeathCougar** · 04-07-2008, 09:58 PM

I dont think its the relay. More likely, when the light was ripped off and the bumper all smashed up, a wire was prolly grounded.

**DeathCougar** · 04-07-2008, 10:00 PM

btw if ya ever need help in putting all the parts on, fixin, etc etc I am not too far from ya. If ya get a few parts from Nix99 and a couple beers and pizza, I am set! We'll have that thing bolted back together in no time. Then just get her painted and VIOLA!

michalik_piotr · 04-07-2008, 10:06 PM

death cougar, you're on! i'll need the fender/flare from nix and i'll get tjm and planty of beer and pizza! then have maaco spray it!

**DeathCougar** · 04-07-2008, 10:09 PM

What about the doors, looks like they are dented in pretty heavy? You will need the side markers too...cops dont like when you dont have them on lol.

I would also stay away from Maaco....unless you dont like quality. Me, if I spent $10,000 on a new 4Runner, i would have it painted right heh.

Elton · 04-07-2008, 10:10 PM

did you try turning the dimmer switch up all the way ?

04-07-2008, 09:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
michalik_piotr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 520	the corner light is missing as you saw in the pics, do you think that is causing it? i really don't want to deal with this, ugh! this is why i opted for a new truck and payments, so i would not have to waste my time fixing pos rigs daily. i'll check the fuses when the rain stops and its light out. __________________ 1985 4runner sr5 - 5spd, 22re..........sold 2000 4runner Limited - rear locker, TJM, Alpine, Hella, Optilux, Yakima, LC rims w/ 255/85s, 1" RB BL, tint by Skyline, 1st gen roll bar (Hi Lift, MagLite, Fire ex), Optima YT, HID. 2000 Ducati M900, Ohlins, Acerbis, Vortex, Yoyodyne, Michelin, NGK, RR, CRG, RK, ARC Fab, Brembo, Odyssey, Afam, Luis Viton seat, custom paint. RIP Bella: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oC8apXrNRI Welcome Lucifer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hbip7xYtYA

04-07-2008, 09:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nuthuts96 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Burlington, VT previous: Everett, WA; Bellingham, WA Posts: 287	to test the relay, you'd just have to set up a system where a relay would be used... from my understanding in dealing with relays recently... if i suspected it was a relay that was the problem though, i'd just replace it. they're $6 at radio shack (30amp) and i'm sure toyota wouldn't charge you too much for a denso relay. josh may have an extra laying around in his garage too?... __________________ Scott 1996 White 4Runner-4x4-SR5-5 speed-gold trim 140k-265/75/16 Yokohama Geolander AT/S Cupholder Mod- Overhead Console Mod

04-07-2008, 10:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
michalik_piotr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 520	death cougar, you're on! i'll need the fender/flare from nix and i'll get tjm and planty of beer and pizza! then have maaco spray it! __________________ 1985 4runner sr5 - 5spd, 22re..........sold 2000 4runner Limited - rear locker, TJM, Alpine, Hella, Optilux, Yakima, LC rims w/ 255/85s, 1" RB BL, tint by Skyline, 1st gen roll bar (Hi Lift, MagLite, Fire ex), Optima YT, HID. 2000 Ducati M900, Ohlins, Acerbis, Vortex, Yoyodyne, Michelin, NGK, RR, CRG, RK, ARC Fab, Brembo, Odyssey, Afam, Luis Viton seat, custom paint. RIP Bella: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oC8apXrNRI Welcome Lucifer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hbip7xYtYA

04-07-2008, 10:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,464	did you try turning the dimmer switch up all the way ? __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

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