Toyota Turn Signals Not Working - Diagnosis and Repair

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[@teresaezzell6867]

You are just awesome. I went in to get car inspected and thought I was going to have to buy a switch motor. I don't know what they did, but my signal lights did not work when he sent me away with a passed inspection. The hazards still work and I can find the screws to get to that part easier. You just eased my restful sleep tonight. Thank you.

[@jayanmanol]

Many crap videos getting millions of views and good videos like this getting only hundreds 🤔. Thank you for making informative videos.

[@BigDog50001]

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[@shirhad]

I feel I am learning more about circuit from your repair video than what I learned from electrical engineering class. Thanks

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[@fffvuk4085]

Not sure

[@glitchinthesystem3702]

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[@jessesmith4458]

Me too

[@berniesisson7397]

I was going crazy diagnosing my turn signal problem until I saw the part in the video where there was hack wiring. I checked the trailer harness wiring and quick splice connectors were used and the wire to the rear turn signal had broke off. You saved me many of hours of troubleshooting. Thank you!

[@rupertbernleithner1478]

Good to see a video where someone is throughout in his work and not some parts changer.👍👍👍

[@BigDog50001]

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[@arthurfricchione8119]

Dave, obviously I hope the customer understood it was a separate repair. Good video and thanks for walking us through the wiring schematic. Thanks Dave ❤️

[@BigDog50001]

They did, thanks for the comment!

[@lightningboy169]

Great informative video! Love how you went the extra mile and didn’t cut corners. I have a 2009 Toyota Tacoma and I’m having this problem. I’ll be following your video step by step.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Fuse saver has saved my butt a crap ton of times on customer vehicles saved me alot of time

[@georgekrysac9318]

I like your analysis, common sense and calm approach. Thank you.

[@BigDog50001]

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[@johnrivera5380]

My brother that video was super comprehensive and you are hilarious! I'm trying to add a load equalizer to my 2000 Toyota Avalon XLS and I was researching how to do it and came across your video. The second I saw you pull out a wiring diagram, I knew class was in session! Thank you for taking the time to make this professional troubleshooting/repair video. Although it wasn't exactly what I was looking for, it was a pleasure to watch!

[@T0tenkampf]

thanks for the extremely thorough yet easily understandable explanation of the steps needed to prevent just random part swapping. I had this exact issue in my 2006 4runner...well aside from the goofy wire tap. I was going to go straight to swapping the flasher when it was just a bulb.

[@jackmehoff698]

Just had this on a 2005 Hilux here in the Aus outback. This vid saved me weeks waiting for a mechanic and likely hundreds of $$. Love your work mate 🍻

[@mr.rsm8661]

Mind blowing problem solving skills. Awesome walk thru hopefully I can solve my issue.

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks 👍!

[@Itsthamann]

Thanks for the CLEAN descriptions. Your video and methodology spoke to me like you were wired into my brain. I seen the LIGHT! Thanks for puting this vid on here and the hard work put into it. It was also easy for me to share this with my new teen driver and they were able to comprehend as well.

[@lukejaconetti]

The turn signals and hazards on my 2001 Corolla stopped working after I replaced the RF turn signal bulb. I was at my wit's end on how to figure out the problem, and I did not want to pay my mechanic $120+ to diagnose and fix what I knew had to be a relatively cheap fix. I watched several Corolla specific videos which were of no real help before I stumbled upon this video. The Sienna here was exhibiting almost identical symptoms as my Corolla when the turn signals failed. After watching this video I was able to step-by-step diagnose the issue on my Corolla and, more importantly, fix the problem! In my case I evidently caused a short in the RF turn signal bulb socket which in turn blew the turn signal and hazard fuses. I disconnected the socket, replaced the fuses, and voila, the signals were working again (other than the right side flashing quickly as there was no front bulb). Replaced the plug and bulb (I actually replaced the entire turn signal assembly as the glass was cracked on it anyway) and everything works perfectly again. THANK YOU so much for creating this clear and concise video detailing how to diagnose and fix this problem. Even though it was for a different model, it helped me out tremendously!

[@nadarajahsivalingam2665]

I am watching your clear videos and at the same time learning lot. I appreciate your services rendered to our society. I am pray for you and your family for good health and wealth. Thanks.

[@BigDog50001]

I appreciate the comment, thank you!

[@wyattoneable]

That was a quick way to isolate the right side. A very organized approach Dave. I like your style.

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks Wyatt!

[@ruess]

Such fantastic troubleshooting- you’re the model of a great mechanic

[@dongdadragon]

Nice explanation. It's so easy to understand. I couldn't explain it any better. Finally solved my corolla's problem with the turn signal that has only one side that works. Thanks!

[@sajidlatif584]

How did you manage to fix it, my estima has a issue where the left turn works, hazard light work fine but the right turn does not work

[@kipbuilds]

work smarter not harder💁 about to start trouble shooting on my 06 tacoma. Non of the turn signals work cause it keeps blowing the fuse. Definitely using your tips & tricks and least invasive way to get it figured out😉. Amazing video btw!

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks 👍!

[@AndrewBPaterson]

Thanks for your help! This video is so methodical. In my situation, I ended up replacing the 15 amp HAZ fuse in the engine bay. My turning signals are now back up and running. Thanks!!

[@gothebroncos]

hey man just want to say thanks for the detailed video. I was resigned to getting a sparky to have a look at my issue which happened to be the same as yours, however you inspired me to have a crack at it and I was able to diagnose - well done mate thanks

[@BigDog50001]

Awesome! Thanks for the comment!

[@nevillesapuda6311]

I have issue with my 2.4 camry turn signals and hazards not working. This video really will assist solve the issue.

[@Mark-ss1ke]

great video. loved how you explained the circuit.It shows that you are a good trouble-shooter

[@mr.j8297]

This is an amazing high quality video troubleshooting step by step and arrived at awesome result at the end. I am struggling with similar problem on a similar vehicle 2007 Toyota Sienna AWD. Hazardous light is working flawlessly all the time but the turn signals are not working and the battery indicator at the time of ignition is not showing either. Up on investigation 15 amp hazardous fuse is fine but 10 amp GUAGE1 (under the dash) fuse is blown up on just turning on the ignition without starting. I disconnected all four indicator lights (front and back) and put the ignition on, 10 amp GAUGE1 blown again. I checked the wiring under the dash dash fuse box and the console wiring and it seems to be intact. In another test, put a new 10 amp fuse and turn the ignition on, the battery indicator and turn signal worked fine however when the key tuned to start position and started the car the indicator light stop working and the fuse is blown again. Bottom line sometime the 10 amp GUAGE1 fuse is blown when the ignition is turned on and some other time when the ignition is in the start position fuse is getting blown. Both cases engine starts fine. Any recommendations to test would be greatly appreciated.

[@mgryczka]

Wow, BigDog you saved my bacon. Thank you so much, your diagrams & explanation helped me to track down a short in the taillight & trunk of our 2011 Sienna. You are a lifesaver, thank you again “Professor Big Dog”!

[@Relicsun]

Skillful mechanic, genius, again fine work.

[@BigDog50001]

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[@jamesgantz5123]

Have a 2006 Toyota Sienna just ran across your video I had the exact same problem thanks a lot I appreciate your help

[@glendasue2619]

You're a good teacher, great communication. Thank you. My issue is the turn signals don't work, but when I turn the hazard lights on all of the lights come on. :)

[@chappeocorleone1069]

Dave, had the same problem. No turn signals, no hazard. Checked the hazard fuse ,it's ok, checked the turn fuse, it's ok. Checked all bulbs front and back, 1 bulb out. It's a small one from the right rear. No broken wires in any of the lights. I have a 2000 camry le 4cyl. I'll replace the bulb tomorrow. Will let you know. Great video ! Thanks. Hope it's not the flasher..... Nino

[@BigDog50001]

Did you figure it out? Thanks for the comment!

[@chappeocorleone1069]

@@BigDog50001 Hi Dave , yes I did. It was the relay. It was behind the kick panel on the driver's side. You have to look up a little to see it. I put in an after market relay, ( cheaper than Toyota), it works fine, but you hear no tick when the light flashes. I went thru everything before I checked the relay. Your video is a good way to track the issue down. Thanks

[@billyyoder8171]

Thank you Dave. Good job. Have a blessed and safe week.

[@BigDog50001]

You too, thanks for the comment!

[@robertschmidt6011]

Excellent video. The repair video is great quality and provides a disciplined approach. Well done!

[@ThanosWasRight300]

This could be the best video I’ve ever watched on KZbin. 😮

[@davidstallcop]

This was exactly what I was looking for! Thank you for helping me fix the blinkers and hazard lights on my 2011 Toyota Highlander! You are awesome!

[@swiss6253]

Thanks dude, was pulling my hair out. Ripped apart the old relay as I was removing it because I have the hyperflash with leds, but it shorted. Put the new one on and nothing, checked both fuses and they looked fine, but I should've started with the test light, would've saved me the headache. Ended up being the hazard fuse under the hood and working good now.

[@BigDog50001]

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[@tselobanov]

Thank you for the video - you’ve just helped me fix my RAV4 gen. 5. Turn lights were not working and it was a blown HAZ fuse.

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[@phillipgaines4545]

Thank you for sharing this troubleshooting video. We have a similar issue. We just installed new headlights so maybe we have a ground condition with one of the plugs so I'll double check that. It's a 2009 Toyota RAV4 limited with the turn signals also in the mirrors.

[@pops9190]

Great teaching session and how to view a problem while at the same time expanding your mind with investigative diagnostic thinking. Very well done, this really helped me a lot. Definitely subscribed to your World. Oh, I bet you found the same condition on the other side too, like maybe someone was trying to pull off a temporary trailer light set up or something.

[@BigDog50001]

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[@dathuynh853]

Very useful video, I am studying automotive electricity, I hope you have many videos about automotive electricity. thank you very much. i am from vietnam

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[@sidthetoykid9615]

I very much appreciate you explaining how they are wired, I just blew the 15 amp fuse you replaced whilst trying to wire in trailer lights

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[@flakdawg]

Good that you checked the other side as well. Thanks for the vid. Awesome!

[@joeyousif88]

Thankyou for help literally skipped through and solved the problem within 5minutes appreciated 🙏

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[@lauriegranlund3331]

good video, I played it at double speed and it was great, the explanations were the best.

[@robtfern3548]

Another excellent video. Big Dog schooled old dog yet again.

[@BigDog50001]

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[@cyrusnzangi97]

Thank you for the information. I have the same issue with my RAV4 2004 CAR and now I believe can fix the problem.

[@ojong20521]

thanks for your time explaining all of this. Very helpful..

[@patdavis3993]

They should ve told you about the wire. But if they did you would nt have made this very informative and GREAT video!!!

[@HalfAznBoy]

Great to the point instructions, i have come across a lot of the those cheap nasty scotch lock connectors in the past in my repairs of customer's wiring. especially in rear where some aftermarket towbar fitters trailer plugs. have just done a quick fix ... i hate them they bound to fail. also now coming across al ot of fixers with panel beaters using same method with bull bar fitments. gahhh... but always have happy customer after its fixed. get job on the fix. i look forward to more content.

[@tylerlassa9628]

Thank you for the video, it was just what I needed to fix my car! I had a bad ignition switch fuse.

[@BigDog50001]

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[@benhealy3229]

Great video, just for others watching, if you have trailer light plugs on your car that is another possible short location thats where my short was. Thanks for the vid

[@BigDog50001]

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[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

Well done. I'm working on my own Toyota tail light problem. I subscribed.

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Good evening Sir, Thank you very much for your Tutorials I've learn to test this Probs.

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[@MrNickhb3]

Thoroughly Enjoy your videos Dave. Love watching how you problem solve and diagnose these issues.

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[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

I hate those vampire taps! Good find and fix Dave!

[@BigDog50001]

Me too, thanks Mike!

[@CherifAbdellaoui]

Great explanation, you could be even a teacher 😊

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good explanation with the diagram and good way to go about diagnosing

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks Antonio!

[@vbp222]

Thanks for this video, I fixed my problem by watching it!!

[@cracyzero777rat]

Thanks for the video, I'll check the fuse and and the rear light to just make sure. Would have to go to a technician to fix the wiring if the wire aren't done right

[@Bilson412]

Step by step diagnosis, well explained

[@NWIE76]

Nice one Big Dog, thank you for your work, God Bless 🙏

[@jimthecarguy]

Nice diagnoses and repair Dave

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks Jim!

[@johnaclark1]

I had a similar issue on one of these same vintage Siennas where the brake lights would blow the fuse but not all the time. Took me a while but finally tracked it down to bad aftermarket tail light socket/housings. Try telling someone they need to buy two new tail lights when the old ones look just fine. Two used OEM tail lights fixed the problem, though.

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the input!

[@samuelvigil392]

Did you run continuity test on socket to determine it was bad?

[@leitrepenn-lowe4439]

Many thanks. It was the gauge fuse on my Lexus RX.

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[@snw3869]

It has been a very helpful video. Thank you for sharing. Appreciate that very much.

[@kegcoffeetable]

Quality instruction. Thanks alot.

[@BigDog50001]

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[@rbranstrator3661]

My solution was very simple. I had neglected to turn off the hazard flashers before turning the car off, thus neither signals nor the hazard flashers worked once the car was restarted. Once I made sure that the hazard button was no longer pressed, all flashers were fine.

[@wdhewson]

Good find BigDog. That certainly does not come back to you. Yes, left needed attention too for the trailer flashers tat used to be wired in there.

[@BigDog50001]

Definitely an existing issue!

[@mckoylach1622]

Nice,smooth diagnostics....

[@BigDog50001]

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[@rclockett36]

This helped me out a lot Thank you very much

[@BigDog50001]

Glad it was helpful, thank you for the comment!

[@drz400sy8]

Great video. My right blinker light on the dash does not blink, the hazards only left works. All other outside lights work fine. What would cause this to happen? There are no bulbs in the dash.

[@julianatodorova9517]

🎯 100% accurate guidance; Thank You

[@danielgreenbaum8875]

Great video just come across this also so many mechanics out there luv them butt connecters but seen them cause so much trouble on car wiring

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Big Dog another exceptional video!

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[@emilyharris9225]

I fixed it! Thank you!!

[@danman9017]

good diagnostic and fix.they had that problem for will i bet.

[@BigDog50001]

I think it has been there for quite a while too, thanks for the comment!

[@paulrichardson9901]

Excellent video!!

[@RenatoTorres-b2v]

Love it Thank u so much It was helpful

[@daveforgot127]

Nice video. Thanks.

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Thanks for the information thumbs up

[@owenb9370]

Very well done.

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[@paulcarper1893]

Excellent- well presented!

[@Raoaudiocovers]

Very helpful....thanks mate

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[@samtx5518]

Excellent work

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Great info. Thanks for posting

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[@___PK__]

Great anaysis!

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[@___PK__]

@@BigDog50001 I fixed my car for zero $ based on your process. Thank you so much. Different car, different problem, but your approach did it. Downloaded the wiring and figured through it based on clues. Teach a man to fish...

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

On some toyota models the right and left blinkers are on a separate circuit and fuse then the hazards

[@BigDog50001]

That's why it is usually a good idea to get a wiring diagram!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@BigDog50001 I agree

[@drz400sy8]

Interesting video. I am having a similar issue. The right blinker does not work at all. Outside right front and back turn signals flash fine. Pulled instrument panel and it’s circuit board with no bulbs. Do you have any suggestions as I think it might be a ground as well versus a dash issue. The hazards have the left blink only but all outside work fine. Hummm

[@chamberashes3128]

Hello. My blinkers and hazards dont work at all. Could it be the flasher relay or a broken blinker handle? I watched your video and it is extremely helpful. My car was broken into and ransacked. The radio was ripped out and now the blinkers do not work. I dont think they are related but more info the better. The thief's could have yanked or broken the handle during the crime. The fuses look intact. Thank you for any suggestions.

[@BADD400]

Great video thanks for sharing.

[@BigDog50001]

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[@susiemarshall2656]

Thank you. U solved my problem

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[@phildivirgilio6286]

Good job Dave " did the owner of some money"!

[@BigDog50001]

They understood it was a separate repair. Thanks for the comment!

[@jaimedpcaus1]

Cool tutorial. By the way, how were you able to get the electrical diagram? I need one for my Toyota Sienna 2011

[@nunyabiz8887]

Time to track mine down the same way. But I think both fuses on my 2000 avalon are good.

[@dtmoto6371]

Hi I recently ran into a problem on my 2002 Toyota celica I went to turn on my turn signals and got nothing no lights on the dash blinking or signals working. My hazard lights will turn on and work no problem I tried swapping the fuse and the relay for it and still no fix do you have any other ideas as to what it could be? Thank you

[@justinroot4669]

Did you ever figure out this problem? Having same issue with my 2000 toyota Camry

[@ajaime541]

Having the same issue on my Toyota Yaris 2011

[@cyrilstephens4121]

Same with hilux

[@blackwave1969]

Same with my 2005 Caldina

[@Rick_Horizon]

Same with 2000 Celica t23

[@meront9574]

You are amazing!!!

[@ageofzoriginsbylordmatrix1467]

great video