stop light problem

[h&t]

Hi all,

I have stop/brake light issue on 2011 SR5.
The driver side light does NOT turn on when brake pedal is pressed.
The other 2 lights work fine - passenger side and the middle one on top of the hatch.
The same light does turn ON when I switch on the lights at night.
I assume it is the same bulb, looks this way to me.
I did check and replace the bulb, I did check the fuse.
The wiring looks ok - no lose ends, no corrosion or dirt.
I played with multi-meter and I get voltage on most of the connections there, but since there are approx. 6 wires there, I have no idea what to check.

Help?

 

[Cndnmax]

It’s a problem that’s come up a few times if you search. It’s a loose connection/ bad connection generally at the housing itself.

 

[Tisoy281]

Wiggle the harness on the side of the tail light housing itself, since the bulb doesn't have an actual harness that plugs into it. If that doesn't work, you may need a new housing. My tail light assembly on my 2011 was replaced after multiple issues with the bulb, but that was a couple years ago under the CPO warranty.

 

[Bossman]

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/157573-bad-rear-brake-light.html

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/209315-driver-side-brake-light-no-workie.html

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/204090-brake-light-gremlins.html