well on my 98 runner, the light switch to turn the headlights on must be wearing out or something cause i can turn the switch on, but if i wiggle it at all the lights will flicker like something's not making contact.

Is there a write up somewhere on how to fix that switch on the turn signal lever or how to take it apart?

 

I would like to know too. I'm having the same problem, its annoys me when I have the headlights on and if I signal to change lines, my headlight turn off until I wiggle the switch.

Keep me posted

 

yeah, exactly the same thing, except mine flicker and it looks like im flashing people and have already gotten several middle fingers thrown up at me...

 

This might help, it's from an older vehicle but the switch may be similar

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...eadlight_Combo

 

great find - thx. not sure about pulling the steering wheel off due to airbag stuff - will that get in the way?

also, just noticed there is a little round thing on the end of the blinker/headlight switch - maybe that pops out.

 

Under your steering wheel look and there is 3 screws that hold in that 2-piece thing that your multi-function switch. Un-screw the cover that is mentioned above and you can get to your turnsignal lever. No need to take apart your steering wheel.

 

I have the same problem on my 98 4Runner! Thanks for bringing it up and for the great tips,

I'll see if i can get around to poke around the steering wheel this weekend... It is driving me crazy, because the headlights turn off every time i take a left turn and use the blinker

cheers