Expert Answers about Toyota Tacoma

• License Plate Light Blinks With Turn Signals On Trailer
• It sounds like you have tested the vehicle side trailer connector and everything was working correctly therefore that would point to the trailer as being the cause of the problem. In regards to the brake lights blinking with the turn signals activated, this is completely normal as the trailer brake and turn signals are on the same circuit. However, if the license plate light also blinks then you have a short on the running light wire which is usually brown. Therefore, you need to trace...
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• Why Would a Small Spring End Up Lodged in a Trailer Bearing
• On double lip trailer hub seals there is a small spring that is designed to hold the seal tight to the spindle. It sounds like that spring made its way off of the seal and into your bearing. Your best option would be to replace the bearings and seals. If the # BK1-100 has the bearings and seals that you would need this would be the correct kit. It comes with inner/outer bearings L44643 and a seal that has an inner diameter of 1.249. The bearings are both designed to fit a spindle that...
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• Troubleshooting Voltage Drop on Electric Brake Wire on Trailer with New Wiring
• The first step I would take is to replace the 14 gauge wire for the electric brakes with either 10 or 12 gauge wire. It is not recommended to use wire smaller than 12 gauge on electric brake and battery charge circuits on trailers. The smaller gauge wire should not cause a significant voltage drop by itself, but it could easily overheat and cause problems in the future. The next step would be to inspect your ground connections. Be sure everything is grounded to a clean, bare metal surface....
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• Trailer Brake Lights Not Working when Connected to a 2003 Toyota Tacoma
• Does your 2003 Toyota Tacoma have a factory tow package and trailer connector? If so then it could be a blown fuse associated with the tow package wiring. Many times, the tow package wiring is separate from the vehicle tail light wiring so the truck brake lights working would make sense. If it is an aftermarket wiring harness such as # 118379 then it is strange that the brake lights on the trailer are not working because the brake lights and turn signals are on the same circuit. This...
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• Trailer Lights Blow Fuse When Lights Turned On from 2005 Toyota Tacoma
• It sounds like either the trailer lights have too much of a draw for your Tacoma's wiring, or there is a short somewhere on the running light circuit. Since both the trailer and Toyota dealers say there are not issues in the wiring, it sounds like the issue is the power draw from the trailer lights. It is possible for some trucks, such as the Silverado you referenced, to handle more amps from trailer lights than other trucks. One way to decrease the draw of the lights on your trailer...
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• Troubleshooting Intermittent LED Tail Lights
• The problem you are experiencing with intermittent LED tail light functionality is very likely because you have a poor ground, which can cause all sorts of funky problems. What you should do is make absolutely sure your grounds are attached to bare metal surfaces and free of any paint, dirt or corrosion. If you have a good ground you will want to move on to your connectors and check them for corrosion, which can be green or white in color. A build-up of corrosion can interfere with the...
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• Running Lights on Trailer Not Working After Installing New Lights With 2015 Toyota Tacoma
• Okay, so there's a few things you can do to troubleshoot why your running lights are not working after installing your new lights, and while a ground is likely the issue, let's just go ahead and be thorough here. While the dealer may have said the wiring on the truck wasn't the issue, you didn't mention fuses, so start with that; take a look at your owner's manual to locate any trailer fuses or relays and ensure they are all there and in working order. If so, you'll need a circuit tester...
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• Cab Clamps on Extang Solid Fold 2.0 for 2018 Toyota Tacoma Keep Coming Loose
• I did not catch exactly what tonneau cover you are referring to but the photo you attached makes me think you have the Extang Solid Fold 2.0 Hard Tonneau Cover. If that is the case then what you are going to want to do is replace the cab clamps with the Replacement Jaw Grip Clamp for Extang Solid Fold 2.0 Tonneau Covers part # EX42FJ. I spoke with Extang and they said that over time the threads can become damaged due to over tightening which would then allow the bolt to come unthreaded...
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• Parts Needed to Install 7-Way Trailer Wiring on 2006 Toyota Tacoma
• Based on your testing it sounds like the truck's tow package has a bad relay for the right stop/turn signal circuit. This trailer wiring is separate from the truck's own right turn light so it is possible for the truck's turn light to flash even if the trailer connector's right turn light does not. I scanned an online manual for the truck but I could not find details on the part required so you may want to check your manual and/or power distribution box cover. If you prefer to install...
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• Solution for Needing Replacement Velcro Strip for Tonno Pro Tonneau
• Since the Velcro strip in your Tonno Pro tonneau cover is 1-1/4" wide you could slide it out and use the Replacement Adhesive Velcro Strip for Access Tonneau Covers # A20790. This strip has an adhesive backing to help secure it to the railing of your cover.
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• Trailer Lights Do Not Work After Turning on Running Lights On A 1998 Toyota Tacoma
• Typically when something like this happens, it will mean you have a bad ground somewhere. This can be on either your truck or your trailer, though in your case, it is most likely the trailer. You will need to check all your ground sources to make sure they are not corroded or disconnected, but also to make sure they are not stacked with other sources. This is a fairly common practice, but it can cause issues and it is best for each ground to have its own designated source. Especially brakes...
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• What Typically Causes Weak Trailer Brakes
• Weak trailer brakes are typically caused by the brakes not being adjusted properly which you can check to see if they need to be adjusted tighter. You'd want to adjust them until there is a light drag on the wheel when turned by hand. Another possibility is that the brake output circuit is using too thin of wire which 10 gauge is the minimum for that like # 10-1-1. Or a grease seal could have blown and your drums now too slick to stop the trailer.
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• Troubleshooting No Power to Rear Wireless Camera on Travel Trailer
• It looks like the LeeKooLuu camera system is similar to the Furrion Vision S System like part # FR98NR. Normally the power wire for the rear camera is tied to the running light circuit on the trailer so you might try turning the headlights on for your towing vehicle to see if that powers up the camera. If that doesn't work then you'll need to test the wires or pins you connected your camera to and change anything to match per function. Attached is an installation video of the Furrion Vision...
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• Troubleshooting Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock Where Remote Lock Stopped Working After Install
• I spoke with my contact at Pop and Lock and he said that when people have issues like what you described it's typically that they are trying to lock their vehicle with the remote with the truck's door left open. If the power locks on your truck are working fine there's no reason the remote would stop working based on the install of the # PAL8521.
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• we Can I Fix my Electric Trailer Jack if the Inner Tube just Spins when I Operate it.
• Use a wrench to hold the base of the jack and it will extend once it has extended a little bit you will see a groove on the inner tube of the jack. You want to line that groove up with the indention on the front of the outer tube. Once aligned you have to drive the indention back in to engage the groove this is most easily done with a flat chisel type punch. This indention and groove is what prevents the tube from spinning. Somehow the base of the jack got deformed enough that the two are...
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• Troubleshooting Both Trailer Turn Signals Coming On With Right Turn Signal
• I would be happy to help. First lets start with testing the vehicle side connector. Using the circuit tester you mentioned have a friend apply the brakes, then turn on the left turn signal, turn on the right turn signal, then turn on the head lights to activate the running lights while you are probing the connector. If for one of these functions the connector does not have power, then check the engine bay fuse box for a blown or missing fuse. Now since you said the brake lights work...
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• Malfunction Camper Shell Third Brake light with 4-Pole Wiring Harness on a 2009 Toyota Tacoma
• If you connected the cab stop light to the wires that go after the converter box to the 4-pole connector, that is why you are having a problem. The signal for that wire is going to a trailer light that does not have separate turn and stop bulbs, so your camper shell is getting both brake and turn signals. You will need to find a dedicated stop light wire in the tail light wiring harness on the Tacoma to activate the third brake light on your Leer cap. You may be able to use the red wire...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Lights not Working with a 4-Way to 6-Way Adapter on a 2005 Toyota Tacoma
• Before attempting to install a new 6-way connector, I would recommend using a circuit tester, # PTW2993, to test the connectors on your 2005 Toyota Tacoma and on the trailer that you are using to see if something is not wired correctly. When you have the adapter connected to your 4-flat connector, test each pin for proper function. I would also recommend testing each pin on your 4-flat connector as well, just so we can determine if the problem is on your 4-flat connector, the adapter, or...
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• Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller Not Working on 2017 Toyota Tacoma
• If you are not seeing a green light on the Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller # 39510 after you have connected the trailer to your 2017 Toyota Tacoma, I recommend first checking the trailer and vehicle connector for any corrosion or debris that may be preventing a secure connection with your vehicle. Simply cleaning any dirt you find may resolve your issue. Next, on the trailer side, check to make sure all your ground connections are made to clean, corrosion free bare metal surfaces....
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Lights That Dont Work with 2017 Toyota Tacoma but do with Chevy Silverado
• Since the trailer is working just fine with another pickup you will want to check any fuses or relays that carry the trailer lighting functions. I tried looking this up in the online version of the owner's manual for your 2017 Toyota Tacoma but there isn't a list for what the various fuse locations are for. These may be listed on the cover for the fuse compartment. If the fuses and relays look good then you need to use a tester like part # PTW2992 to check the pins on your 4-Way like part...
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