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Tail lights won’t work

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Ace777, Mar 9, 2019.

  1. Mar 9, 2019 at 12:11 PM
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    Hi guys, needing a little help if anyone knows?
    I have a 2018 tundra that the tail lights and license plate lights aren’t working. Brake lights, blinkers and hazards all work, just not running lights. Pretty sure pulling my boat trailer had something to do with it, I had a 2012 tundra before this and occasionally would blow a fuse under the hood for the running lights. I checked all the fuses in the fuse box and even replaced a relay that I thought might be it, $20 wasted. Anyone have any other ideas? Manual only shows 1 fuse box under the hood, I searched the cab just to make sure and couldn’t find anything.
    Thanks!
     
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  2. Mar 9, 2019 at 1:31 PM
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    Did you check the fuse panel on the driverside kick panel too?
     
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  3. Mar 9, 2019 at 2:09 PM
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    That was it, my owners manual didn’t show an inside fuse panel, I looked up Toyota’s manual online and it showed one, I didn’t lay on my back the first time looking and missed it, it’s tucked way up in there!!
    Thanks for your help!
     
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    Hi, for some reason, all of a sudden my 08 tundra has no tail lights or running lights...all fuses well in box under the hood...took both front light housings out- both side bulbs were blown..found fusebox under dash..the 15A fuse for tailights was blown..put in new one, it popped immediately..have to start checking wiring tomorrow I guess.
     
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  5. May 16, 2024 at 8:30 PM
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    Welcome to the forum.
    There have been a few times over the years when members found a wire crushed and it was shorting to the ground.
    Try checking your wires with a digital multi-meter and see if they are grounded.

    Here is a diagram if it helps.

    (1) Ultimate TUNDRA Wiring Diagrams Collection | Toyota Tundra Forum (tundras.com)

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  6. May 17, 2024 at 6:49 PM
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    thanks...found the problem today...aftermarket Chinese LED liscense plate light..the passenger side shorted out....I guess you get what you pay for:<(
     
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    I've had pretty good luck with these in a 194 size for my 2014.
    Chances are they are made in China as well..:cool:
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    2008 manual reads you need a 168.

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