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Running boards - lights aren't working

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by Omer, Jun 18, 2020.

  1. Jun 18, 2020 at 10:07 PM
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    Hello,
    My lights on the running boards are not working (2 on each board).
    I visited few shops, according to them the housings are damaged, not the bulbs, and the only place to get them is with the main dealership.
    Please, someone can attach some link (Amazon / eBay) where I can purchase those? Or even better, any idea where to get those things NOT online? Technical name of this part?
    I live in Guatemala so it's harder to get things here, especially when I don't even know the name of what I'm looking for..
    Hope my message was clear.
    Thanks experts!

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  2. Jun 22, 2020 at 5:05 PM
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  3. Jun 28, 2020 at 4:41 AM
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    I have since removed my running boards from my 04 Limited, but previously had one light of the two that was not working even after trying a new bulb. I had it in for something else at my local shop and asked them to check it out as I don’t have much electrical experience. I knew the connector to the running board was good because it’s one connector that then leads to both lights, one of which was working. They didn’t go into much detail but said one of the wires inside The running board was damaged and repaired it for me. Not sure if this helps you but that was my experience.
     
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  4. Jun 28, 2020 at 7:03 AM
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    Thanks AMSK.
    From my review, the connectors are bad (3 out of the 4). Looking for a place where I can buy those connectors.
     
  5. Jun 28, 2020 at 8:25 AM
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    Do you mean the socket the bulb plugs into? From what I recall the door lights use the same bulbs, you could look for door light wiring maybe
     
  6. Jun 28, 2020 at 8:50 AM
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  7. Jun 28, 2020 at 11:58 AM
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    Exactly! I was referring to the the socket itself.
    Thanks a lot expert. Now it's my call to get those.
     
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  8. Jun 28, 2020 at 2:48 PM
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    No problem, you’re welcome! I’m glad to have helped figure things out!
     
  9. Nov 28, 2021 at 4:55 PM
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    Disculpa esas luces de los estribos como se encienden solo se encienden cuando se abre alguna puerta o como porque compre unos en un deshuasadero y las quiero conectar ya que mi 4runner es sr5 no las traia
     
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    Así es, amigo.
     

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