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Dash lights flickering, switches not working

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by cmulcare, Jan 5, 2021.

  1. Jan 5, 2021 at 7:25 PM
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    cmulcare

    cmulcare [OP] New Member

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    Hey everyone,

    I have a 96 4runner sr5 that has lights that flicker in the dashboard, and near the gear shift. I suspect that it is ground wires that need looked into but am not sure. Also, the rear door window switch on the center console doesn't work, and the rear door intermittently opens. The latch doesn't work 40% of the time.

    And GO! ;)
     
  2. Jan 5, 2021 at 8:26 PM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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  4. Jan 7, 2021 at 12:34 PM
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    Yeah, definitely a bad connection that you will have to track down. I would check the fuse box though and see if all that is on one circuit or not.

    For the door...when's the last time it was greased? Lubrication might give it some life back.
     

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