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 Crazy blinker problem
#785230
01/31/07 09:43 PM
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 15
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I have a weird blinker problem. When I use the left blinker both right and left blinkers come on. The right blinker works fine. It happens with the headlights or brake lights on or off (all the time in other words). I checked for a burnt out bulb but they all looked okay. Maybe I just need to drop a twenty and change out all the bulbs... Any suggestions? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
1997 T100, 3.4 extracab, 5 speed, 4x4,
4" ProComp Lift, ProComp SS Skidplate
Fiberglass sprayed in bed liner
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Re: Crazy blinker problem
[Re: white_boy]
#785231
01/31/07 10:14 PM
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Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 4,160
Toyota Moderator
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Sometimes the dual filament 1157 bulbs short out internally. That's the first placed I'd look at or replace...
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Re: Crazy blinker problem
[Re: ErikB]
#785232
01/31/07 10:57 PM
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Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 2,125
Body Damage is Cool
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I've seen that movie before.
Try a new bulb in the offending side, and if that doesn't clear it up then the other side. AFAIR, mine ended up being the bulb opposite the one presenting the problem - one side worked fine, the other kept eating bulbs.
~Adam  96 T100: D44, lockers and stuff
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Re: Crazy blinker problem
[Re: adam]
#785233
02/01/07 04:57 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 664
Rock Warrior
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If that doesn't fix the problem, let us know. Erik and Adam are spot on with their advice.
However, mine had a similar problem with a far different cause. I've got some other ideas if replacing the bulbs doesn't work.
Joel
1998 Toyota T100 SR5 ExtraCab 4WD
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Re: Crazy blinker problem
[Re: Honger]
#785234
02/01/07 05:48 PM
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Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 899
Rock Warrior
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Funny. I was just visiting a site to try out 1157 LEDs (Amber-super bright). I'll let you know. If they are brighter, that would be awesome. And supposedly, outlast the truck! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Crazy blinker problem
[Re: uzombie]
#785235
02/03/07 04:21 AM
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 676
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The only problem with the LEDs in the turn signals is they may not draw enough current to get the flasher to work right. They have resistor kits for that if they don't. I have them in my work truck since I have to pull the camper to change them if they burn out and so far so good. I went with 18 LEDs as the 12s were not very bright. Make sure you get the same color LEDs as your lens covers because LEDs put out most of their illumination in whatever color they are.
1997 T-100 4X4 Xcab,Warn Hubs
02 Camry LE
2008 Yaris
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Re: Crazy blinker problem
[Re: garym]
#785236
02/08/07 03:36 AM
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 15
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Thanks guys, I changed all the bulbs in the back and tried it just to see and sure enough everything was back to normal. I also found a trailer converter hide behind one of the lights that had all the wires cut on the output side and two bare loose wire on the other side. I cut it all out too. Whatever it was the problem went away. Thanks again! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
1997 T100, 3.4 extracab, 5 speed, 4x4,
4" ProComp Lift, ProComp SS Skidplate
Fiberglass sprayed in bed liner
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Re: Crazy blinker problem
[Re: white_boy]
#785237
02/09/07 05:15 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 664
Rock Warrior
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Do you still have the trailer converter? I need the little sealed-unit black box.
1998 Toyota T100 SR5 ExtraCab 4WD
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Re: Crazy blinker problem
[Re: Honger]
#785238
02/12/07 03:31 PM
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 15
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Oops, I tossed it. I will look in the shop trash tonight when I get home it might still be there. If it made it inside it is long gone cause Momma don't play that! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />
1997 T100, 3.4 extracab, 5 speed, 4x4,
4" ProComp Lift, ProComp SS Skidplate
Fiberglass sprayed in bed liner
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Re: Crazy blinker problem
[Re: Honger]
#785239
02/18/07 08:50 PM
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 15
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hey I found it. Send me an email and I will send it to you <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
1997 T100, 3.4 extracab, 5 speed, 4x4,
4" ProComp Lift, ProComp SS Skidplate
Fiberglass sprayed in bed liner
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