I replaced the factory fitted radio in my 2003 2.7 Hilux. I did not change any wiring. I only adapted the radio's wiring to suit the vehicle's wiring. Problem is that the instrument cluster's lights are now not working and also the rear lights are not working. I.E. The instrument panel light, both rear lights and the number plate light. The brake lights and the reverse lights are working fine.
What did I do wrong?
Rear lights not working
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Re: Rear lights not working
Eesh boet,
Welcome to the forum ,firstly.
Did you use the standard plug wiring that was used for the factory radio? Did you add an amp or anything else?
Check all your fuses first, perhaps you touched a live wire on something during fitment.
Welcome to the forum ,firstly.
Did you use the standard plug wiring that was used for the factory radio? Did you add an amp or anything else?
Check all your fuses first, perhaps you touched a live wire on something during fitment.
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Re: Rear lights not working
Open the stalk switch an clean the contact points.
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Re: Rear lights not working
Did you disconnect the battery before you started with the installation? If not, you've probably popped a few fuses
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Re: Rear lights not working
Thanks for the replies gentlemen.
Took the Hilux to an auto electrician yesterday. This problem was not related to the radio. For some obscure reason there was a short in the wiring at the rear lights. The connection going to the towbar. Anyway the problem was sorted.
Took the Hilux to an auto electrician yesterday. This problem was not related to the radio. For some obscure reason there was a short in the wiring at the rear lights. The connection going to the towbar. Anyway the problem was sorted.