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Help with all lights

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Otakutoaster, Nov 21, 2024.

  1. Nov 21, 2024 at 11:08 PM
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    Why is my high beam switch turning on my brake lights and right turn signal. I installed mini projector LEDs with resistors and they were working but then. On Wednesday after getting my tires changed I realized my high beams didn't work. I also realized instead the orange side markers would turn high and my brake lights on. How do I find out where my problem is and how do I fix it. I Also already tried new resistors and they didn't change anything.
     
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  2. Nov 22, 2024 at 5:14 AM
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    You've clearly got some wires crossed. Sounds like you've got the side markers and and turn signals wired into your high beam circuit. Take it back to where it was before you replaced the OEM headlights. You should probably consult a wiring diagram.
     
  3. Nov 22, 2024 at 6:47 AM
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    Pics of your wiring.
     
  4. Nov 22, 2024 at 8:21 AM
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    shifty` I'm having daydreams about night things

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    This. And you installed resistors or relays? In your post you say "RELAYS", and this type of weirdo shit behavior could be something you'd see if you installed the wrong relay, and it was switching between incorrect circuits.
     
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  5. Nov 22, 2024 at 9:35 AM
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    I was so tired yesterday and didn't read before sending.
     
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  6. Nov 22, 2024 at 9:42 AM
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    I didn't change anything I plugged into the stock 9003 plug. It was working for 3 days until the tire shop. When they were done I went to get into my truck and realized for some reason they turned my lights all on. I didn't question it turn them off. But when I got home I realized they were messed up. I kinda feel the tech did something because they did a full inspection I didn't ask for.
     
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  7. Nov 22, 2024 at 10:15 AM
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    they did something.

    take it back
     
  8. Nov 22, 2024 at 1:51 PM
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    Before I do that is their anything I can look at to try and fix it without taking it back. I can't take it back until next week when I'm off again. Until then I'd have to drive at night with no dash lights.
     
  9. Nov 22, 2024 at 1:55 PM
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    I don't know how'd you even diagnose what they (or you? Maybe. Doubtful cause you said everything was dandy before the "inspection" and tire change) fucked up without a day off anyways?

    easiest way would be to uninstall everything, make sure everything is working properly, make sure no wires got rubbed raw, nothing is crossed and all your solders are holding up.

    maybe even reinstall all the original bulbs and see if that works.
     
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  10. Nov 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM
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    See my first post. If you don't know where to find a wiring diagram, ASK! @FishNinja is basically suggesting the same thing I did. This is where to start.
     
  11. Nov 22, 2024 at 2:07 PM
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    I'll try the old bulbs later.
     
  12. Nov 22, 2024 at 9:44 PM
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    My old bulbs worked fine. But I fixed the issue the company sent me new ones because one was dimmer than the other. I guess they also messed themselves up. But the high beams still don't work with LEDs. What do I need to get them to work.
     
  13. Nov 23, 2024 at 1:06 AM
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    Nevermind I'll buy a different resistor as that's what I've read on other forums and threads.
     
  14. Nov 23, 2024 at 7:03 AM
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    Cool. Throw some more parts at it. Let us know how that works out. Hopefully great.
     
  15. Nov 23, 2024 at 9:21 AM
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    At this point I'm probably just gonna get different bulbs in a few weeks and return these.
     
  16. Nov 23, 2024 at 9:24 AM
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    You do know there is a fairly easy projector conversion that you can do with the original housings? Easily searched on this forum.
     
  17. Nov 23, 2024 at 2:06 PM
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    All the info you need to know for success with your lighting is in the sticky mega thread, look in the lighting section. It’s broken out in sections for a reason. Gotta make it easy for ppl to use.
     
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  18. Nov 23, 2024 at 5:51 PM
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    I was reading through it yesterday night. I probably just need some better resistors. But I honestly don't ever need high beams. So I probably won't fix this until I sell it. It's just dumb because it was working with the resistors that they came with until it wasn't.
     
  19. Nov 23, 2024 at 6:09 PM
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    shifty` I'm having daydreams about night things

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    You just described the problem with our current state of affairs with all of the mainland-china-sourced garbage product scAmazon peddles down all our throats, which everyone else selling has to replicate to stay relevant. It’s complete and utter shit, it works great until it doesn’t, you just hope when it fails you’re merely inconvenienced, and it doesn’t do collateral damage or burn your stuff to the ground. And even sadder still, there’s virtually not any other options because people demand everything must be cheap as hell.
     
  20. Nov 23, 2024 at 6:31 PM
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    Yep that's pretty much it.
     
  21. Nov 26, 2024 at 12:48 AM
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    I fixed it but I don't know how. I just kept swapping the 4 resistors I had and got it to work so I guess one died.
     

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