Headlight fix - Stalk Switch Repair 

There are a few videos on RU-vid covering 3rd gen 4runner headlight stalk replacement, and this one is by far the best. The tip about using the column adjustment to improve access is such a pro move- it made the reassembly so much easier than expected. Thank you for a great video!

I just replaced my stalk switch after I watched this video and I now have brights that go bright instead of turning off. Thank you!

And god said, let there be light: and there was light. Great short video Sean!

I hate electrical problems... it's good to see a quick easy fix for one possible cause of the problem! Thanks Sean! #sicmods

I’m having similar issue with my 2010 Venza. Thank you so much for such an easy to follow instructions. I will definitely try this

Life and time saver Sean! Another great video!

Thank you for making this video, I was literally just about to work on this!

Love these videos!!! Especially with valuable information included. (:

Thank you! This worked perfectly for my 02 Corolla. I’m adding fog lights and needed to change the stalk. Just know, most Toyotas of similar years are built very similarly, they share as many parts as possible. I’m sure it’s like that with other brands too.

Dude man. Sic video. Sic mod. Easy fix. Let’s go snow wheeling

If you have the fog light plugs up front by the lights, you can swap out light stalks for one with a fog light switch. You may need to add the fog light relay and slightly modify that translucent plastic piece that holds the stalk, but I did it on my SR5 to add off road lights. Stock look inside and adds whatever lights you want. Thanks for the vids!

Just ran into this issue, thanks Sean and Timmy!

Awesome information. Thank you for posting!

Nice work as always Sean! sicmods!

Thanks for the video!!!

New to your channel. I'm having the same problem in my 2002 4Runner. I've tried all the basic troubleshooting. I wasn't thinking it could be that switch.

same tham me, same lever, !!!! toyota celica 96 7afe, thank uuuuuu & regards from Spain, Catalonia.

Nice tutorial !

It looks like the terminal on the harness plug was a loose fit on the corroded pin on the stalk. I'd tighten it up or replace it as a loose connection could cause the overheating again.

Excelente, el mejor..

thanks

Thank you for the video. My 01 Tacoma has the exact same issue and I couldn't figure out the problem. Is the 4 runner stalk compatible with Tacoma?

sick mods brother!

Quick question. I replaced my stalk (it was so worn all the white writing was worn off). I found one at junk yard , like new. Easily swapped it out. Now sometimes when I flip the “right” turn signal on it makes a loud buzzing sound and it won’t signal, I’m assuming letting me know it’s not signaling. play with it a few times and it will work. Never any issues when using Left turn signal. Clean up contacts grease connectors or need a new stalk? Just wondering if you’ve ever came across this issue?

My 94 Toyata truck the dims work but when I turn it to brights , nothing ? But if I hold back the stick they come on ? Anybody got advice ?

Hey Timmy, question if you don't mind. So I have a 2004 Toyota Highlander and for some reason the rear running tail lights aren't working. The front headlights and high beams work fine, all turn signals work fine too. The license plate lights on the rear also don't work. What happens is every time I turn on the switch, the 10 Amp Tail Fuse keeps blowing. I disconnected the rear bulbs from their connectors, that didn't fix it. Disconnected the license plate lights (and bulbs) and that didn't fix it. So finally decided to unplug every connection in the rear including where it connects from the rear before the tailgate to ensure that nothing in the rear is causing the 10 Amp fuse to blow, but it still blew anyways.. My guess is that it's the switch because we replaced the Tail Relay too and from a diagram we found the only things part of the circuit are the relay (we checked) the switch, the bulbs (we checked) and harnesses (we checked), but curious how you decided to look at the switch rather than headlights, fuses, etc. (Or did you already look at that and that's how you determined to look at the switch?). Anyways I unplugged the switch (it was setup pretty much exactly the same as your 4Runner) and didn't see any terminals burnt. Do you think it could still be problem? And would you recommend replacing it? I just can't to seem to figure out what else it could be other than a short somewhere, but I checked about every wire in the tailgate and unplugged it and everywhere else is pretty closed and doesn't move around much so can't imagine where else a short would be if there was one so assuming it has to be the switch, but didn't see anything burnt. Thanks in advance!

Im having the same issue, but high beams also dont work. Ive replaced the stalk but no change. Ive checked the fuses, relays and headlight bulbs and they are fine. The only time the headlights work is when in drive and drls kick on. What do you think i should check on next?

oh i hope this solves my problem, wish me luck :D

Hi Sean! Thanks for the video! I have the exact problem on my 2000 4Runner. Same slightly corroded pin and connector pin. I installed a new stalk no fogs but still no change! I did not add any die electric grease, do you think it might help? Also have you had any issues lately with the stalk again? Just curious to know if the fix worked. Once again thanks and greetings from Puerto Rico! 😊

Hi Tim I think the guy who had my volkeswagen T4 1998 before me , seems like he disconnected the headlights and main beam and connected them to 2 separate switches on the dash..so the main beam won't work from the stalk, the indicators are fine but want to change it back can you help please Phil

Hey man, I had the opportunity to find a 4runner at the junkyard. However, I couldn’t turn the steering wheel to get to the screws. How did you go about that?

Is it still working a year later? About to do the same repair.

Hi Sean! UPDATE: I took your advice and added some dielectric grease to the connector. It worked! 😊 The lights are now working normally! I'm thinking of wrapping the connector with tape to protect it a bit. I was wondering if the problem was caused by installing brighter halogon lamps from Silver Stars? Also, last December l bought during a black friday sale a pair of TEQ custom headlights ! I'm hopeful I won't have any issues when I install them in a couple of months! I inherited my 2000 4Runner from a very dear friend who passed away in 2013! So little by little the old girl is coming together again! So any help I can get is greatly appreciated! Greetings from Puerto Rico!

This looks easier on the 4Runner!! It’s way different on my 98 T100!

Not me thinking I had the wrong channel for second “that’s not Timmy!”

How did you know you needed a headlight stalk? My headlights low beams don’t work but high beams do. How did u narrow that down ?😊

How about this: My 2000 tacoma right blinker will turn to a steady light anytime I press the brakes. Wasn’t always this way, but around 2012 it’s been on and off again. Sometimes it self corrects temporarily but for the most part it malfunctions. Any body got solutions for this?

Where did you get that rear window switch?

My lights are always ON in any position while the vehicle is on and running. Wonder if this would be a fix?

If someone out there is having trouble turning on the foglamps (maybe for an inspection) and It wont turn on, the reason that is because foglamps don't turn on if brights are on. Short story: I turned off the lights and looked at the switch and I saw 2 pieces of metal not making contact with each other (since the brights were switched on) and assumed it was broken since somehow it was bent. I went to Orielys and returned it since when I received it coincidently was on brights when I received it, then opened up the old one to realize that a plastic object moved the metal that disconnects the foglamps when brights were on. Wasted so much time figuring out how to control the foglamp. How was I supposed to know foglamps turn off when turning on brights?

May i know the part number? Thankyou in advance

Looked like maybe the stalk was wet when you removed it so i'm thinking that's what probably corroded that terminal.

I saw one video where they removed the whole steering wheel

What size screw

Atta boy.

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