When I say "the assembly", I'm referring to the entire brake light assembly (brake, reverse light, and signal light enclosure). Really hope this helps others out!
I found an interesting issue that resolved my parasitic battery drain on my 2011 4runner!
1st, the battery was 7 years old...it was time for a new one. But 2nd...the brake/DRL light burnt out. So I replaced the bulb, but it still didn't work. There are two connectors in the assembly. The...