Headlight wiring and turn signal switch combination-bypass?
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Headlight wiring and turn signal switch combination-bypass?
So I apologize if this has been covered. Navigating forums can sometimes be endless.
I have a defective turn signal/ headlight combination switch (edit-) in my 1987 4Runner. When engaging the right turn signal there is no problem. When engaging the left turn signal it doesnt work and makes a loud buzzing sound.
My high beams dont work when engaged. The passenger one works sometimes but not always. They do however work when I pull/flash the high beams. After doing some online research its apparent this is a common problem with Toyota.
So in short I visited this site: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...adlights.shtml and followed the steps. Took down my switch, cleaned, filled, reassembled and still I have issues. Actually now my low beams have trouble engaging.
What I want to do is completely bypass this combination switch and rewire the head lights entirely. I want to set up a basic toggle, on and off switch for high and low beams (one switch per setting). Has anyone done something like this or is there a kit available?
I have a defective turn signal/ headlight combination switch (edit-) in my 1987 4Runner. When engaging the right turn signal there is no problem. When engaging the left turn signal it doesnt work and makes a loud buzzing sound.
My high beams dont work when engaged. The passenger one works sometimes but not always. They do however work when I pull/flash the high beams. After doing some online research its apparent this is a common problem with Toyota.
So in short I visited this site: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...adlights.shtml and followed the steps. Took down my switch, cleaned, filled, reassembled and still I have issues. Actually now my low beams have trouble engaging.
What I want to do is completely bypass this combination switch and rewire the head lights entirely. I want to set up a basic toggle, on and off switch for high and low beams (one switch per setting). Has anyone done something like this or is there a kit available?
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Guess Im just being cheap. I will likely replace the switch, I was just curious if anyone had done something else. These switches seem to be notoriously faulty so I thought maybe someone offered something better or someone came up with an alternative. I like options :-)
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Don`t know where you heard the switches are faulty ??
Just where did you ??
I have a few with over a 1/4 Million miles still going strong
On one I had to repair the part of the switch that cancels the turn signal a little Super Glue and a piece of plastic still going strong about 10 years later
Just where did you ??
I have a few with over a 1/4 Million miles still going strong
On one I had to repair the part of the switch that cancels the turn signal a little Super Glue and a piece of plastic still going strong about 10 years later