Ugh, yet another problem with Natalie...

Cyto · 12-23-2009, 06:54 AM

Well, here goes my pr0 slainin skillz lol

My friend noticed that when i press the brakes sometimes either 1 or both sides of brake lights -one side goes out.

Like this... I don't have an SD card reader with me, so I'll post a video later.

I'll just use paint for a quick explanation...

Yeah. The lines around the light is for the bright effect. I have plenty of paint skill I just made this really fast haha.

Umm... Any ideas what's shorting out? or a fuse or something?

btwilson86 · 12-23-2009, 08:11 AM

Haha.... Those paint pics are awesome!

I'd pull the maintenance cover off of the backside of each assembly (plastic cover in hatch area) and pop the bulb holder out (big white thing that holds the bulbs for that particular assembly). You'll notice that the there are little ring terminals that are screwed down into the plastic that act as the ground for the tail lights. Unscrew them and clean up the connection there so that there is no corrosion between the screw and terminal. That will likely fix your issue, as corrosion is very common on the tail lights.

cre · 12-23-2009, 08:50 AM

and

Best Post ever! WOW!

Cyto · 12-23-2009, 07:06 PM

Yeah.....lol Well, I don't have anything else to do at 2 in the morning haha

cre · 12-28-2009, 09:07 PM

So where are you at with the car now? I'm DYING for more illustrations.

Did you happen to get those actuators shipped out?

Cyto · 12-29-2009, 08:24 AM

I haven't yet. Too much on my shoulders atm, I'll try to have it out by Wednesday though..

Haha, umm... Well I just installed a switch for that antenna, it's the same switch that Dominic used on his rx7 in Fast and the Furious lol. It's pretty cool

It looks like this --->>

cre · 12-29-2009, 05:06 PM

Wow, that does look great in there!

Cyto · 01-01-2010, 02:11 AM

Haha, thanks! xD

Go check out my new post... Tell me your thoughts..

12-23-2009, 06:54 AM	#1
Cyto 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 103	Ugh, yet another problem with Natalie... Well, here goes my pr0 slainin skillz lol My friend noticed that when i press the brakes sometimes either 1 or both sides of brake lights -one side goes out. Like this... I don't have an SD card reader with me, so I'll post a video later. I'll just use paint for a quick explanation... Yeah. The lines around the light is for the bright effect. I have plenty of paint skill I just made this really fast haha. Umm... Any ideas what's shorting out? or a fuse or something? __________________ Proud owner of a 1988 Toyota Supra Turbo, 105k Miles, and great condition. I might have to sell it to help pay for school so here's the link. http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...html#post72357

12-23-2009, 08:11 AM	#2
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Haha.... Those paint pics are awesome! I'd pull the maintenance cover off of the backside of each assembly (plastic cover in hatch area) and pop the bulb holder out (big white thing that holds the bulbs for that particular assembly). You'll notice that the there are little ring terminals that are screwed down into the plastic that act as the ground for the tail lights. Unscrew them and clean up the connection there so that there is no corrosion between the screw and terminal. That will likely fix your issue, as corrosion is very common on the tail lights. __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

12-23-2009, 08:50 AM	#3
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	and Best Post ever! WOW! __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

12-23-2009, 07:06 PM	#4
Cyto 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 103	Yeah.....lol Well, I don't have anything else to do at 2 in the morning haha __________________ Proud owner of a 1988 Toyota Supra Turbo, 105k Miles, and great condition. I might have to sell it to help pay for school so here's the link. http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...html#post72357

12-28-2009, 09:07 PM	#5
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	So where are you at with the car now? I'm DYING for more illustrations. Did you happen to get those actuators shipped out? __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

12-29-2009, 08:24 AM	#6
Cyto 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 103	I haven't yet. Too much on my shoulders atm, I'll try to have it out by Wednesday though.. Haha, umm... Well I just installed a switch for that antenna, it's the same switch that Dominic used on his rx7 in Fast and the Furious lol. It's pretty cool It looks like this --->> __________________ Proud owner of a 1988 Toyota Supra Turbo, 105k Miles, and great condition. I might have to sell it to help pay for school so here's the link. http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...html#post72357

12-29-2009, 05:06 PM	#7
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Wow, that does look great in there! __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

01-01-2010, 02:11 AM	#8
Cyto 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 103	Haha, thanks! xD Go check out my new post... Tell me your thoughts.. __________________ Proud owner of a 1988 Toyota Supra Turbo, 105k Miles, and great condition. I might have to sell it to help pay for school so here's the link. http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...html#post72357

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