Tail light schematics?

sd88supra · 05-08-2012, 02:32 AM

My right tail light is much dimmer than the right; when I brake, the right tail light dims completely and the left tail light brightens up as it should.

Sure enough, it happened after some heavy rain. I also noticed the dash lights and headlights flicker along with the engine speed at idle. Is this bad plug wires or alternator issue?

Anyone know where I can find wiring schematics? Already got pulled over leaving the bars (wasn't drunk enough, thankfully).

Green7mgte · 05-08-2012, 04:04 PM

seals around the taillights are known to leak.. could have some water in there causing a short.. Peal it off dry it out.. Did you perhaps change the bulb? You have power so its a voltage issue..

as for flickering lights id check your alt first.

sd88supra · 05-12-2012, 07:37 PM

Yes, I changed the bulb, nothing changed. I think I'll just take the whole thing apart and see what I find.

Busted Knuckles · 05-13-2012, 02:01 AM

I had a similar problem with my '88. One bulb was dimmer than the other four for both the tail light and brake light. After looking at the tail lights and the wire connections, I noticed the grounding wire, screwed together with the bulb holder, was corroded. I sanded the corrosion off both the bulb holder lug and wire connector, then re-assembled it with plenty of dielectric grease on the lug and connector. It's been good for two years now.

Green7mgte · 05-13-2012, 02:37 PM

good stuff.. probably the issue

05-08-2012, 02:32 AM	#1
sd88supra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 190	Tail light schematics? My right tail light is much dimmer than the right; when I brake, the right tail light dims completely and the left tail light brightens up as it should. Sure enough, it happened after some heavy rain. I also noticed the dash lights and headlights flicker along with the engine speed at idle. Is this bad plug wires or alternator issue? Anyone know where I can find wiring schematics? Already got pulled over leaving the bars (wasn't drunk enough, thankfully). __________________ -1987 5 spd N/A with TEMS: low miles! All stock with the exception of electric fans and an '89 front bumper, Yokohama 225/50/16 with stock rims. It's a mess and in the garage. -1987 5 spd Turbo with TEMS: miss-matched tires, needs lots of work, but it runs! Project car. -1988 N/A auto targa: all stock except 18" rims with Falken 265/35/18 in rear and 225/35/18 in front; daily driver.

05-08-2012, 04:04 PM	#2
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	seals around the taillights are known to leak.. could have some water in there causing a short.. Peal it off dry it out.. Did you perhaps change the bulb? You have power so its a voltage issue.. as for flickering lights id check your alt first. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

05-12-2012, 07:37 PM	#3
sd88supra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 190	Yes, I changed the bulb, nothing changed. I think I'll just take the whole thing apart and see what I find. __________________ -1987 5 spd N/A with TEMS: low miles! All stock with the exception of electric fans and an '89 front bumper, Yokohama 225/50/16 with stock rims. It's a mess and in the garage. -1987 5 spd Turbo with TEMS: miss-matched tires, needs lots of work, but it runs! Project car. -1988 N/A auto targa: all stock except 18" rims with Falken 265/35/18 in rear and 225/35/18 in front; daily driver.

05-13-2012, 02:37 PM	#5
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	good stuff.. probably the issue __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

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05-13-2012, 02:01 AM	#4
Busted Knuckles 12psi boost Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 300	I had a similar problem with my '88. One bulb was dimmer than the other four for both the tail light and brake light. After looking at the tail lights and the wire connections, I noticed the grounding wire, screwed together with the bulb holder, was corroded. I sanded the corrosion off both the bulb holder lug and wire connector, then re-assembled it with plenty of dielectric grease on the lug and connector. It's been good for two years now.