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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Brake light short #858614 01/09/08 02:19 AM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 115 Alberta, Canada calgary4runner OP Wheeler Started about a week ago (well..thats when my friend told me the lights were out) Everytime i replace the stoplight fuse, it blows as soon as i touch the brake. I've removed the trailer connection to eliminate that..just wondering if theres any key spots to check. If not..anyone know the brake light wiring route so I can start searching. 1988 4Runner SR5 Re: Brake light short [Re: calgary4runner] #858615 01/09/08 02:42 AM Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 77 Southern Ore. yota4runna Getting the Wheeling Fever I'd double check where your trailer wiring used to be. Maybe there's still a bare wire back there. That's the most likely place for a problem. Less likely is a grounded wire in the taillight assembly wiring itself. Re: Brake light short [Re: calgary4runner] #858616 01/09/08 03:03 AM Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 11,595 Cincinnati, OH Adam F Forum Moderator Another thing to check is the bulbs and the sockets. Bulbs can have a short. Remove the bulbs and see if the fuse blows. Also, look down inside the sockets, and see if the center conductor is touching the outside of the socket. 88 4R, 350 V8, R150 5 speed Sold <...uot; /> 97 4R, stock, daily driver 98 Sienna, kid and dog hauler, wife's ride Re: Brake light short [Re: calgary4runner] #858617 01/10/08 01:58 AM Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 54 north texas A aptech Getting the Wheeling Fever x1 the the center of these typea of light sockets have a wire soldiered to them. it common for the soldier to brake and the wire will be lose and short. Moderated by  4Crawler, 4x4Wire, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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