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<RESOLVED> Low beam not working please help

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by taijai, May 8, 2020.

  1. May 8, 2020 at 10:44 AM
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    taijai

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    My passenger side low beam went out so I went to the store and picked up a new pair of bulbs and that same light is still out. Anyone ever have any problems like this?
     
  2. May 8, 2020 at 10:49 AM
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    No, but you can start by checking voltage at the plug with the switch on and the fuse.
     
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  3. May 8, 2020 at 10:53 AM
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    Check the fuses. One may be blown.
     
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  4. May 8, 2020 at 11:00 AM
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    Could a fuse be blown if the driver side is still working though?
     
  5. May 8, 2020 at 11:01 AM
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    In addition to the above I'd check with a known good bulb. I know the chances are slim yours burnt out and the replacement happened to be bad but worth a check. And make sure the plug us seated all the way.
     
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    Switch bulbs
     
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  7. May 8, 2020 at 11:09 AM
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    I tried both OEM bulbs and both new bulbs and nothing
     
  8. May 8, 2020 at 11:13 AM
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    It looks like there is an individual 10A fuse for L and R and then a combined 15A fuse for both. Could be the 10A fuse for the corresponding side. This is the engine bay fuse panel.


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  9. May 8, 2020 at 11:20 AM
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    Guys... thank you so much for all the help. I went into the fuse box and the fuse was actually missing entirely! but everything worked perfectly fine yesterday and yesterday I went to the dealership for my 20,000 mile service... I wonder if they tried to do it to get me to come back to pay for an “expensive fix”
    I’m going to call them right now. I’m so pissed.
     
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  10. May 8, 2020 at 11:21 AM
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    On the bright side, you have spare bulbs now.
     
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    Wow, dealer sabotage. They really are getting desperate with the coronavirus pandemic.
     
  12. May 8, 2020 at 11:31 AM
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    Hell yeah. Now I’m all set lol
     
  13. May 8, 2020 at 11:34 AM
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    Some low-brow technician probably ran out of fuses for his repair and your truck was in the bay next to his. Bet ya!
     
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  14. May 8, 2020 at 11:35 AM
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    If you’re gonna be a scum bag tech then at least take my SPARE FUSE lmao
     
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  15. May 8, 2020 at 11:37 AM
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    Well, that's where the 'low-brow' comes in.....
     
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    I see what you did there
     
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    You should take the fuse back out and bring it back to the dealership and see what they say. Could be a fun adventure since you already know the real problem. give us a live feed of what happens.


    this staying in is getting to me
     
  18. May 9, 2020 at 3:33 AM
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    Not a bad idea
     
  19. May 9, 2020 at 4:13 AM
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    I'd be interested in what the Dealer response will be ????
     
  20. May 9, 2020 at 6:52 AM
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    I still have an appointment there at 9:30 Monday morning ill take the fuse out again and I’ll keep you guys posted lmao
     
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