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'97 Toyota RAV4 headlights go out when turning (mainly or only left)


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97ioat
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Apr 1, 2009, 4:04 PM

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'97 Toyota RAV4 headlights go out when turning (mainly or only left) Sign In

Year of vehicle: 1997
Make: Toyota
Model: RAV4
Engine size: 2.0 liter

Tell me if it's possible for me to fix this without special tools or if it's only a task for a Toyota mechanic or even for a non-Toyota mechanic due to the complexity or need for special tools.

At night, when I turn left, I push the turn signal-headlight control arm down so the left signal lights blink. At times, not always, this makes the headlights go out. I found that if I just slightly turn the plastic end piece of the headlight-turn signal arm, the headlights go back on. A non-Toyota mechanic told me that some brass contacts in a switch under the plastic of that arm are wearing out and soon I'll have much trouble getting the headlights back on.

Is the repair of this too complicated for me to do? Are special tools required? One Toyota dealer in my city wants over $400 to fix this. The other Toyota dealer in town wants over $200 to fix.

Tell me what you think or know about this.


Thanks

(This post was edited by 97ioat on Apr 1, 2009, 4:09 PM)


Loren Champlain Sr
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Apr 1, 2009, 5:58 PM

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Re: '97 Toyota RAV4 headlights go out when turning (mainly or only left) Sign In

    Price: $80.99Sounds like the combination switch. Mitchell labor guide shows .8 hrs. to replace.
    Loren
    SW Washington


    97ioat
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    Apr 1, 2009, 6:07 PM

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    Re: '97 Toyota RAV4 headlights go out when turning (mainly or only left) Sign In

     
    Thanks Loren for the info!


    Loren Champlain Sr
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    Apr 1, 2009, 6:09 PM

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    Re: '97 Toyota RAV4 headlights go out when turning (mainly or only left) Sign In

    It's just an educatedUnsure guess. Hope it works out for you.
    Loren
    SW Washington






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