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Loose front turn signal

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SouthernYoder, Nov 13, 2016.

  1. Nov 13, 2016 at 7:56 AM
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    SouthernYoder

    SouthernYoder [OP] If you skarred, say you skarred.

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    got a 2001 3.4 and just realized my driver side turn signal light is loose. The front black plastic clip is broke on the driver side and is just holding it in. Is there a way to remove the front grill or a video to show how to? Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Nov 13, 2016 at 8:02 AM
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    2stroketrush

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    They all do this, Clips on the grill are easy but a bit of a pain. Its not going anywhere tho. Mines been loose for 5 years lol
     
  3. Nov 13, 2016 at 8:23 AM
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    wamego

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    Yes it won't go anywhere. You can take out the grill to get to light fixture and maybe epoxy it or replace.
     
  4. Nov 13, 2016 at 9:32 AM
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    Both turn signal assemblies on my 1998 Tacoma have been loose for the last 16 years and have not come off, even over hundreds of miles of washboard and rough terrain found in southeastern Utah and central Nevada.
     
  5. Nov 13, 2016 at 3:44 PM
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    bradkaren

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    Here's a video to show how to remove the grill, headlamps, and sidelamps.

    https://youtu.be/WwSyjKVwl-k

    More than likely the tabs broke while replacing the headlamp(s) - mine did.
     
  6. Nov 13, 2016 at 4:00 PM
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    erik530195

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    Only about $15 to replace if you dont want it shaking but everyone on here says it wont fall out.
     
  7. Nov 13, 2016 at 6:12 PM
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    Thanks for all the help guys. I should have it from here.
     
  8. Nov 14, 2016 at 1:22 AM
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    KiteGuam

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    They rarely fall out! mine's been broken since I bought the truck but since I did the corner light mod. it's got two sets of wires to keep it from going anywhere
     
  9. Nov 14, 2016 at 8:28 AM
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    Oops, bad info.

    The lights I refer to in the above post are the two running lights that are in the bumper, and NOT the turn lights. Sorry...
     
  10. Nov 14, 2016 at 8:59 AM
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    Both of mine are loose. No issues.
     
  11. Nov 14, 2016 at 6:57 PM
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    liftedsr5

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    my passenger side became loose and popped out multiple times whenever I hit a bump. I just used a zip tie and bailing wire to rig it.
     
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