Are you looking for the turn signal flasher?

[Martinjmpr]

Because if you are, I finally found mine. It's really hard to find and neither the factory owner's manual nor the Chilton manual I got were any help!

Location is behind the fuse block in the lower left part of the dash - but you can't get to it without disassembling the dash cover (at least I couldn't.)

That also means removing the step panel (or whatever it's called) on the driver's door sill, the left inside "kick panel" and the lower dash. Also, because the hood release and fuel door release are attached to the lower dash panel, you have to remove them as well. Then you have to unscrew the two 10mm bolts holding in the fuse block and tilt the block towards you to get to the flasher that is on the back of the fuse block!

If you go to LED turn signals (which I did when I put my new tube bumper on), you will need to either replace the flasher unit or put a resistor in-line on the turn signals, otherwise they will "fast flash" the way they do when you have bulb out.

If I'd known what a PITA it would be to get to the flasher I would have just gone the resistor route. I don't know what size resistor (anyone know?) but it would have to be easier than finding the flasher.

OTOH, at least now I know where the flasher is! :elkgrin:

 

[4RunAmok]

http://www.google.com/search?q=led+...age&resnum=3&ved=0CD8QzAMwAg&biw=1466&bih=777

 

[Martinjmpr]

http://www.google.com/search?q=led+...age&resnum=3&ved=0CD8QzAMwAg&biw=1466&bih=777

Oh yeah, if only I'd known.

Last vehicle I had to replace a turn signal flasher on was my 1990 Montero. And it was located under the dash. No disassembly neccessary, just reach under and pull it out. I assumed the one on the 4runner would be the same. No such luck!

 

[NorthernWoodsman]

Because if you are, I finally found mine. It's really hard to find and neither the factory owner's manual nor the Chilton manual I got were any help!

Location is behind the fuse block in the lower left part of the dash - but you can't get to it without disassembling the dash cover (at least I couldn't.)

That also means removing the step panel (or whatever it's called) on the driver's door sill, the left inside "kick panel" and the lower dash. Also, because the hood release and fuel door release are attached to the lower dash panel, you have to remove them as well. Then you have to unscrew the two 10mm bolts holding in the fuse block and tilt the block towards you to get to the flasher that is on the back of the fuse block!

If you go to LED turn signals (which I did when I put my new tube bumper on), you will need to either replace the flasher unit or put a resistor in-line on the turn signals, otherwise they will "fast flash" the way they do when you have bulb out.

If I'd known what a PITA it would be to get to the flasher I would have just gone the resistor route. I don't know what size resistor (anyone know?) but it would have to be easier than finding the flasher.

OTOH, at least now I know where the flasher is! :elkgrin:

I know what you mean. I have both manuals and neither helped at all. My flasher was supposedly in the same place as yours, but I found mine actually behind and a little lower than the steering wheel behind the plastic lower dash. It was also hidden behind a bundle of wires and impossible to actually see. It took me three attempts, lots of cursing and boat load of luck to find it.

That's good to know about LED turn signals. I just replaced my flasher and do not want to do it again. I hope to upgrade to LED's soon when I put on my new bumper as well. Looks like I might need to get some resistors now.

Where did you buy your LED's from? How much were they?

 

[Martinjmpr]

That's good to know about LED turn signals. I just replaced my flasher and do not want to do it again. I hope to upgrade to LED's soon when I put on my new bumper as well. Looks like I might need to get some resistors now.

Where did you buy your LED's from? How much were they?

Mine were included in the bumper, $15 option:

http://www.addictedoffroad.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=2

If you're interested, they also make bumpers that will fit your Tacoma (same bumper as mine, actually) and one that will fit your '88 (and it's the least expensive one they have, $375.00.) Shipping might be an issue unless you plan a road trip to Colorado.

I can verify that the fabrication and the craftsmanship is first rate.