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by Mr.gristle
Sun Feb 18, 2024 5:43 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: LED backup light
Replies: 4
Views: 717

Re: LED backup light

Ya I just got sylvania off the rack at oreillys. Not sure how bright it is yet as it is just now getting dark enough to test, but I'd be happy as a clam if it was 40% brighter than the old *factory koito with 332k miles*
by Mr.gristle
Sun Feb 18, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: LED backup light
Replies: 4
Views: 717

Re: LED backup light

I had to buy 2 and tried both. The solution was indeed to make a short pigtail (insulated female space connectors fit inside the factory plug but had to use uninsulated male spades on the other side) and swap the ground and power legs. A multimeter applied positive side to the filament supply and ne...
by Mr.gristle
Sun Feb 18, 2024 1:06 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: LED backup light
Replies: 4
Views: 717

LED backup light

So an incandescent bulb works just fine in the lamp socket but when I swap in the identical 1156 matched depth retaining pin LED bulb it will not illuminate. Do I need to reverse the polarity at the socket to make this work or am I overthinking a much simpler solution?
by Mr.gristle
Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:52 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: In search of passengers side mirror
Replies: 2
Views: 901

Re: In search of passengers side mirror

I probably have one in a storage store in the basement. If you're still looking, that is
by Mr.gristle
Sun May 14, 2023 5:27 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Lost all electrical components
Replies: 2
Views: 4818

Re: Lost all electrical components

So I jumped the gun a bit. There is a ground down low that runs from the transmission bell housing to the body. I didn't see it because it had broken off at the body side and was swept under the car. Replaced it with a stranded flat cable from dorman and she fired right up. But knowing that these wi...
by Mr.gristle
Sat May 13, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Lost all electrical components
Replies: 2
Views: 4818

Lost all electrical components

Beginning to think I've acquired my first electrical nightmare toyota...and I've had a lot. Shut my car off at a family get together after driving about 25 miles. A few hours later I attempted to leave but had no power anywhere except the key in ignition buzzer, dome light and the door ajar indicato...
by Mr.gristle
Fri May 12, 2023 5:45 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Lost all dash lights and park/tail lights
Replies: 6
Views: 5621

Re: Lost all dash lights and park/tail lights

Yes that vintage Toyota wiring diagram covers absolutely every system in great detail with 5 panel pull~out pages for easy comprehension and only cost 9 bucks from Atlantic city pickers on EBAY. Maybe one of the best purchases I've ever made. The same day it arrived the problem was dealt with
by Mr.gristle
Sun Apr 30, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: eBay Sanborn, Iowa -- parting out '83 T4WD SR5
Replies: 2
Views: 4791

Re: eBay Sanborn, Iowa -- parting out '83 T4WD SR5

Does it have a good rust free drivers side fender or drivers front door panel
by Mr.gristle
Sun Apr 30, 2023 6:17 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Lost all dash lights and park/tail lights
Replies: 6
Views: 5621

Re: Lost all dash lights and park/tail lights

This issue was fixed long ago but totally forgot to post the solution. To save myself further frustration I purchased a full wiring diagram booklet from Ebay. The ground in that lighting circuit starts at the switch, goes out to every light, back to the instrument panel, out to the HVAC controls, an...
by Mr.gristle
Tue Feb 28, 2023 4:45 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Lost all dash lights and park/tail lights
Replies: 6
Views: 5621

Re: Lost all dash lights and park/tail lights

The only thing I'm aware of was the small pop I heard when my ring contacted the harness. I dug back into it a few hours ago and see no obvious damage to wire insulation. Pulled the plastic from the column and everything there LOOKS fine. I think a specific wire has arced and defaulted to a ground. ...
by Mr.gristle
Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Lost all dash lights and park/tail lights
Replies: 6
Views: 5621

Lost all dash lights and park/tail lights

I was replacing my speedometer cable yesterday and while the cluster was out I accidentally touched the left-most harness plug with my ring and heard a tiny electrical pop. After reassembling the dash I noticed I had no illumination in the cluster or HVAC but had all the exterior lights still. Earli...
by Mr.gristle
Fri Sep 23, 2022 2:27 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: parting out 1983 sr5 wagon
Replies: 9
Views: 1831

Re: parting out 1983 sr5 wagon

How much for the door trim pieces or are they still for sale? I need driver side door and front fender pieces but would take them all. Also the little access door in the decklid, battery support, and sun visors. Sorry if this isnt how I'm supposed to message you I'm brand new here and havent figured...