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Driver Front Blinker Issue

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by YotaBro, Jan 7, 2021.

  1. Jan 7, 2021 at 3:45 PM
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    YotaBro

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    I have a 17 Tundra and my driver front blinker bulb keeps removing itself. It doesn't completely fall off but it'll shift enough where it will start the fast blinking (indicating that it is a bad bulb). The bulb has been replaced so that is not the issue. Anyone know how to fix this or has experienced this as well?
     
  2. Jan 7, 2021 at 4:24 PM
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    Is the connector damaged?
     
  3. Jan 7, 2021 at 4:26 PM
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    No, it doesn't appear to be
     
  4. Jan 7, 2021 at 4:28 PM
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    I would change the bulb socket and see what happens...they are around $10 at the dealer.
     
  5. Jan 7, 2021 at 6:01 PM
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    That’s what I was thinking
     
  6. Jan 7, 2021 at 6:31 PM
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    Is the bulb plugged all the way in? Those bulb sockets seem super tight when you plug/unplug them. Almost to where you feel like you’ll break the bulb.
     
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  7. Jan 7, 2021 at 6:39 PM
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    It is, I’ll try to push it even harder tomorrow morning but I may have to swap out the bulb socket
     
  8. Jan 7, 2021 at 6:55 PM
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    This^^^ I had the same issue with my 07 blinker. You thinks it's good to go but you need seat it all the way. Wear a glove...
     
  9. Jan 8, 2021 at 6:19 AM
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    Great timing with this post. Having the same issue. Replaced bulb about a week ago and have tried reseating multiple times. But you’re right, it’s sketchy because it feel like any more force and the bulb would be toast. Will try to give it the glove today. If not, socket switch.
     
  10. Jan 8, 2021 at 6:47 AM
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    Just went through this a month ago on mine. Thought it was in, but kept backing itself out. What others have said just press it in a little harder, and too while pressing it in wiggle it a bit. That worked for me, no problems since.
     
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  11. Jan 8, 2021 at 6:57 AM
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    Thanks for this thread everyone. As GarTX526 said - great timing. Dealing with this now. I have tried re-seating so many times (with a glove) that I will probably jump right to replacing the socket. Thanks Tundra234.
     
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  12. Jan 8, 2021 at 11:01 AM
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    Thanks folks! Just put some gloves on and pushed the bulb in harder and heard an audible click. Should fix the problem.
     
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  13. Jan 8, 2021 at 11:55 AM
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    FIXED! Just came inside from taking care of the issue.
    Grab the gloves and use a little extra force. Like YotaBro said it will give you a definite snap that you can hear and feel when it seats properly.
    “Click” is probably a better word....
     
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