General Electrical & Lighting Related Topics Ask here for electrical, wiring, and lighting info for your rig that could apply to all years

81 pickup parking light fuse problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 22, 2010 | 01:47 PM
  #1  
C17loadclear's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
81 pickup parking light fuse problem

Hey guys, I am blowing the fuse for my parking lights/dash lights. I have pulled all the bulbs and harnesses where I can. I have disconnected the dimmer switch. Still blowing real fast!! I have not pulled any dash lights yet. It started the other day when I went to start the truck with the parking lights on.

I have not done any wiring to the truck so I am stumped...

I have looked for frayed wires but havent seen anything. Before I tear the steering wheel off to replace the switch, is there anything else I can do???
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2010 | 02:05 PM
  #2  
cba321k's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: London, KY
i had just the same problem yesterday on my 85 but my brake lights werent working either. i took the wiring harness loose from the tail lights to the plug on the passenger side floor board and found that the exhaust had burnt throught the harness and a wire was shorted on the frame.
Reply
Old Dec 24, 2010 | 06:34 AM
  #3  
burned300's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: Columbus, Ohio
Is there a trailer wire converter on your truck? I had two go bad on me, one shorted out & blew fuses, the other back feed & caused other lights to come Darrin
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2010 | 07:12 AM
  #4  
C17loadclear's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Found it!!

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the replys...I found 2 wires touching together in a boot back by the tail light harness. I am not sure what it was for but with them taped up, everything is working.

Thanks again!!
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
gillesdetrail
Pre 84 Trucks
8
Nov 19, 2019 12:56 PM
Aleeex_u
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
10
Jun 5, 2016 06:52 PM
aciorba23
99+ Tundra, 00+ Sequoia, 98+ Land Cruiser/LX470
1
Jun 29, 2015 04:18 PM
odonekanobe
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
4
Jun 26, 2015 02:27 PM
ItsAtoyotaLIFE
Alarm Systems
0
Jun 21, 2015 11:45 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:48 AM.