Notices
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners 2nd/3rd gen pickups, and 1st/2nd gen 4Runners with IFS
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: DashLynx

Front turn signal problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-09-2006, 10:46 AM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
geoduke's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Springfield, VA
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Front turn signal problem

Neither of my front turn signals are blinking even though the back ones are. I replaced both of the bulbs in the front. The bulbs work and light up when the headlights are on, just not for the turn signals. The left signal has the correct cadence but the right is faster than normal. I checked the fuses under the hood and everything looks good. Is there another fuse box somewhere? My inspection was due last month so I'm scrambling to get this fixed now! Any ideas??

-Mike
Old 12-09-2006, 11:06 AM
  #2  
Banned
iTrader: (-1)
 
waskillywabbit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 3
Received 19 Likes on 9 Posts
Sounds simple but did you check the REAR bulbs too?

Old 12-09-2006, 11:18 AM
  #3  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
geoduke's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Springfield, VA
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
I didn't visually inspect the rear bulbs for discoloration, but they do blink when the turn signal is applied.
Old 12-09-2006, 12:19 PM
  #4  
Contributing Member
 
Elton's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Siletz,Oregon
Posts: 12,261
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
take out the bulbs and clean the sockets and see if that helps
Old 12-09-2006, 12:57 PM
  #5  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
geoduke's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Springfield, VA
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
The front bulbs? I don't understand what that would do because I verified their operation by turning on the headlights. If there was corrosion/bad curcuit, then they wouldn't turn on during headlight operation either, yet they do. Is there a fuse thats responsible for just turn signals in the front and and not headlights?
Old 12-10-2006, 12:29 PM
  #6  
Registered User
 
Mister Willie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,150
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I got a 90 4runner and the parking lights and turn signals are 2 different lights, but I don't know if they changed that from 88 to 90. My parking lights are right below the headlights and the TS's are on the bumper.
Old 12-10-2006, 12:54 PM
  #7  
Registered User
 
89red4x4yota's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 517
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
ok i have an 89 and my parking lights are the same as my corner lights. they can be turned on alone(parking lights) or can be turned on with the headlights (turn the light switch twice) my turn signals are mounted on my bumper and face foward. they only turn on when my turn signal is on and they shine at the same time as my rear. is this your same set up???
Old 12-10-2006, 03:39 PM
  #8  
Registered User
 
Mister Willie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,150
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
yeah thats what I got too. My problem is the front parking lights dont light up.
Old 12-10-2006, 04:54 PM
  #9  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
geoduke's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Springfield, VA
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
I just went out and looked again :pat: Boy do I feel like a moron... this entire time I was messing with the parking light thinking it was the turn signal, which would explain why the bulb that I took out didn't match what the book said I needed in the parts store. Problem solved and the truck is whole again. Thanks for pointing me to what was staring me in the face the entire time. Ugh.
Old 12-10-2006, 04:59 PM
  #10  
Registered User
 
89red4x4yota's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 517
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
not a problem....happens to the best of us!
Old 12-10-2006, 10:53 PM
  #11  
Contributing Member
 
Elton's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Siletz,Oregon
Posts: 12,261
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
ya i was wondering why you said they work when you turn on the headlights
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RedRunner_87
95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
84
06-01-2021 01:51 PM
lledwod
Items Wanted
1
08-30-2016 01:03 PM
Suprarossa
99+ Tundra, 00+ Sequoia, 98+ Land Cruiser/LX470
0
07-06-2015 05:21 AM
karbin
Newbie Tech Section
1
07-05-2015 11:37 PM



Quick Reply: Front turn signal problem



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:40 PM.