Turn signal issue/question

[SportyTaco86]

I just picked up my FRS last week and noticed an issue with the turn signals right off the bat. When I first hit the switch (right or left) the indicator and signals come on but don't flash. If I turn the wheel slightly they will start flashing. This happens if the wheel is straight, or even if the wheel is already turned. Would this be a clockspring issue? Maybe the flasher relay (seems less likely)?

The PO had every cheap LED imaginable installed on the car, so I replaced all of the bulbs with OE replacements and it didn't resolve the issue.

I believe I had something similar happen with a 2004 Forester I owned a while back and there was a cup inside the steering column I had to replace.

[LimitedSlip]

Welcome to the forum SportyTaco86! There are a couple of third-party turn signal relay replacements that can be programmed to flash in various patterns. They are fairly common and an easy plug-and-play mod. But sometimes prone to problems. Maybe verify if you have an original factory relay or an aftermarket and is it working correctly? I agree, not as likely, but fairly easy to check.

[SportyTaco86]

Originally Posted by LimitedSlip

Welcome to the forum SportyTaco86! There are a couple of third-party turn signal relay replacements that can be programmed to flash in various patterns. They are fairly common and an easy plug-and-play mod. But sometimes prone to problems. Maybe verify if you have an original factory relay or an aftermarket and is it working correctly? I agree, not as likely, but fairly easy to check.

Thanks! I'll take a look and see what I'm dealing with.

[SportyTaco86]

Originally Posted by LimitedSlip

Welcome to the forum SportyTaco86! There are a couple of third-party turn signal relay replacements that can be programmed to flash in various patterns. They are fairly common and an easy plug-and-play mod. But sometimes prone to problems. Maybe verify if you have an original factory relay or an aftermarket and is it working correctly? I agree, not as likely, but fairly easy to check.

Really good call! I looked under the dash and the OEM relay was still in place, but the harness was plugged into an LED relay that was left dangling under the column. That seems to have corrected the issue. I won't know for sure until I can take it for a spin later.

On another note, I've been dealing with a hyperflash issue on my Tacoma since installing aftermarket headlights (haven't had the time or motivation to add load equalizers), so maybe the LED relay will fit the Taco.

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by SportyTaco86

Really good call! I looked under the dash and the OEM relay was still in place, but the harness was plugged into an LED relay that was left dangling under the column. That seems to have corrected the issue. I won't know for sure until I can take it for a spin later.

On another note, I've been dealing with a hyperflash issue on my Tacoma since installing aftermarket headlights (haven't had the time or motivation to add load equalizers), so maybe the LED relay will fit the Taco.

according to this:
https://www.diodedynamics.com/led-fl...ta-tacoma.html

it's functionality is going to depend on if you have DTRL on your truck

looks like there's some big threads on tacomaworld on this as well

[SportyTaco86]

Originally Posted by soundman98

according to this:
https://www.diodedynamics.com/led-fl...ta-tacoma.html

it's functionality is going to depend on if you have DTRL on your truck

looks like there's some big threads on tacomaworld on this as well

Thanks! I saw that as well. I do have DTRLs. Of course, the relay malfunctioning is what led to the creation of this thread, so I'll be throwing on some load equalizers instead. I'm 99% sure I have a few sets in the garage from motorcycle builds I've done in the past.