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Add a fuse headlight out

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 603_taco, Dec 22, 2019.

  1. Dec 22, 2019 at 8:30 AM
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    Alright so I added the raptor lights to my ‘17 Tacoma a month ago and just realized it’s causing me to have a low beam light out on the passenger size. I tried three or four different ways without completely wiring it differently which I’m trying to avoid. If anyone has experienced this and has any insight please let me know! Thanks!
     
  2. Dec 22, 2019 at 8:48 AM
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    Tons of info here on "I fucked with my electrical system and now my truck is broke". Do a quick search. First thing: did you disconnect the battery befor doing ANY electircal stuff??
    I'm betting that's the first question you are going to get when everyone starts chiming in.

    G.
     
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  3. Dec 22, 2019 at 8:49 AM
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    Yes, disconnecting the battery is the first thing I do before I do any electrical work. Literally just did the add a fuse wired into the normal headlights and for some reason the low beam passenger side goes out. Then when I remove the fuse it goes back to normal and works.
     
  4. Dec 22, 2019 at 8:53 AM
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    Well, it seems that the "add-a-fuse" is the issue. These Tacos are VERY sensitive to anything to do with the electrical system. Even a slight resistance change could be the culprit.
    I'm sure others will have more insight.

    G.
     
  5. Dec 22, 2019 at 9:12 AM
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    Thanks!
     
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    You did the add a fuse to the headlights?
     
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    The link you provided is literally exactly what I did and I get a headlight out
     
  9. Dec 22, 2019 at 10:09 AM
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    I didn't even watch it but where did you do the add a fuse? I'll go look at mine, I added it to the DRL's I think. Been on about a year.
     
  10. Dec 22, 2019 at 10:15 AM
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    Touch the top of the fuses on the add a fuse with a test light to see if power is making it thru

    0A695C5E-406F-4121-9530-FCDB23C88E7D.jpg
     
  11. Dec 22, 2019 at 10:30 AM
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    This is where I put the add a fuse.IMG_20191222_132611~2.jpg
     
  12. Dec 22, 2019 at 10:35 AM
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    Thanks for all the input, I don’t remember off the top of my head which one I put it in. I get out of work in a couple hours and will check and let you guys know.
     
  13. Dec 22, 2019 at 11:28 AM
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    Assuming you checked both fuses in aaf?
     
  14. Dec 22, 2019 at 1:46 PM
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    That is exactly where I put the add a fuse as well
     
  15. Dec 22, 2019 at 1:56 PM
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    What i did to my install is tapping it from the park light driver side because this raptor lights doesn't draw much power.. It's been 2 years and no issue..
    :fingerscrossed::thumbsup:
     
  16. Dec 22, 2019 at 1:57 PM
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    Thanks everyone! I finally figured it out I just ended up replacing the fuses involved now I have no problems. I don’t know if the sub zero temperatures for the past week played an issue or not but it’s good to go now
     
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