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Bottom half of taillight out?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Fett85, Jan 5, 2020.

  1. Jan 5, 2020 at 2:36 PM
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    Fett85

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    Pic attached is with running/ low beam lights on. Bottom half of the passenger light it not lit, but will light up bright when the brake is applied with no running/low beam lights are on. Kinda confused....

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  2. Jan 5, 2020 at 2:40 PM
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    badkids

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    Welp, it’s broken. Time to throw the truck in the trash.
     
  3. Jan 5, 2020 at 2:41 PM
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    BigDinTexas

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    dual filament bulb... have you replaced the bulb yet?
     
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  4. Jan 5, 2020 at 2:41 PM
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    Hey chuck,

    I’m not quite understanding your dilemma. Are you asking if your driver side brake light is out?
     
  5. Jan 5, 2020 at 2:46 PM
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    Yes, but didn’t know it was a dual filament bulb and it is the original from factory. Safe to assume one of the filaments burnt out?
     
  6. Jan 5, 2020 at 2:48 PM
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    Might be just pull the tail light. It’s two 10mm screws and a couple of plastic clips. Pull it out and check the bulbs.
     
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  7. Jan 5, 2020 at 2:51 PM
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    Probably should reach out to Toyota on this
     
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    Replace the bulb. Dual filament and one is out. Don’t mean to sound like a crotchety old man but if you own a truck or any vehicle for that matter you should be able to troubleshoot issues like this on your own. It’s a light bulb for Christ sake.
     
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  9. Jan 5, 2020 at 3:21 PM
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    Thanks for the replies. Sorry if this seems basic but I did not want to tear apart a light assembly involving retention clips which are fragile on this truck, then breaking something while troubleshooting
     
  10. Jan 5, 2020 at 3:22 PM
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    It's just taking out a tail light man, not rocket surgery.
     
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    The taillight clips are strong. I’ve had mine out many times with no issue. They are designed to be removed to replace the lamps.

    My dealer hands out free “made in Japan” Toshiba lamps too which is nice. You might want to check your dealer.
     
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  12. Jan 5, 2020 at 3:38 PM
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    MESO stage one or stage two tail lights will fix your problem
     
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  13. Jan 5, 2020 at 9:40 PM
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    Stage 1 is finally back in stock. Ordered mine today!
     
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    Not fragile at all, unlike some owners.
     
  15. Jan 6, 2020 at 8:31 AM
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    :eek:

    You used 'free' and 'dealer' in the same statement.

    I'm conflicted.
     
  17. Jan 6, 2020 at 8:39 AM
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    It’s a figure of speech I think
     
  18. Jan 6, 2020 at 9:15 AM
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    I love mine. I can’t see how Stage 2 could be brighter since Stage 1 is such an improvement over the regular halogen bulbs
     
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  19. Jan 6, 2020 at 9:21 AM
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    yea that light is definitely off
    thatll be 39.99 for this internet diagnostic fee

    pm for my paypal
     
  20. Jan 7, 2020 at 4:04 PM
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    Having just fixed it I see where all the shit talking is coming from, my bad lol
     
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