Left front turn signal was blinking at double speed which I thought was sign of a bad bulb. Changed bulb, same result. Noticed amber bulb from running lights was hanging underneath and full of water-not a good sign. Is this bulb on same fuse as turnsignals? Will replace amber running bulb, but woindering if that could have caused the faster blinking? thanks
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emmwhat
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At the risk of sounding stupid... make sure you replaced the right bulb, I thought my blinkers were the corner light in the headlight housing but are actually the ones in the bumper next to the fog lights.
On this topic, do some 4runners have the blinkers in the headlights and running lights next to the fogs, I swear I've seen 4runners with the light next to the fog lights on constantly like it was a running light.
boondoggle
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Yeah. Not sure which year T4R you've got OP. But on the early ones, it's the same as the DRL (Daytime Running Light). It's an amber bulb in a clear lens housing. If you start your truck, put it in park and go look at the front, you'll be able to tell whether one of them is out.
Super easy to replace. Just lay on your back, look up behind the bumper and you'll see it.
Super easy to replace. Just lay on your back, look up behind the bumper and you'll see it.
Calimander
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I have had this problem and it took awhile to figure out. It turns out it is a bad bulb socket--it allows the bulb to lose contact with the wires in the socket at times. Couple of bucks at the dealer and plug and play. Mine was the left turn signal also.---Dave
KingPrat
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Make sure the bulb is plugged in all the way. There 2 separate clicks you have to work it in through and it's harder than you think.
I just had this problem, and it took me an hour to get it right. Just double check if the bulb is loose. The socket should almost completely cover the base of the bulb.
I just had this problem, and it took me an hour to get it right. Just double check if the bulb is loose. The socket should almost completely cover the base of the bulb.
A/V1
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Exactly! If you have DRLs they are subjected to constant heat and exposure to the elements. Before I replaced my socket, I used a wire brush on it a couple times with contact grease. It worked - but only temporarily. Then I found out how cheap the socket was to replace...
Just make sure when you change non-sealed exterior bulbs, that you use an electrical dielectric/contact grease to prevent corrosion.
earthrealm
Senior Member
THIS IS THE BULB LINK AT AMAZON................ Amazon.com: Sylvania 3157NA LL/4157NA LL Long Life Miniature Lamp (Natural Amber), (Pack of 2): Automotive
anybody got the link for the socket itself?
anybody got the link for the socket itself?
