Testing Multifunction switch aka Turn Signal Lever (1 Viewer)

[JMZ400]

I'm having issues with the brass contacts getting hot and melting the white plastic of the turn indicator switch, causing my headlights to flicker or at times just cut off. Before I buy a new switch, does anyone know the values at the plug so avoid ruining the new switch? I'm guessing values would be 12volt or ground?? Year is 1981. Thanks

 

[skidplate]

Don't know specific, but my switch (1975) would smoke when I went to high beam. I thoroughly cleaned the brass contacts and WD40'ed the mechanism . All's well now.

 

[bikersmurf]

I’d get some relays and reduce the load on it. Headlights are easy to eliminate the load on the switches.

 

[JMZ400]

Solid idea. Thanks

 

[Engineer8000]

x2 on the relays, get the Toyota kit.

 

[JMZ400]

If you mean the sealed beam light kit from Toyota, I already have it but not yet installed. Guess I didn't think about the relays that are included. Better read up then

 

[jbee]

To be clear, is there a kit to add relays to the headlights? That would be excellent.
What’s the application?
Any part numbers?

 

[JMZ400]

81110-60P70

 

[jbee]

Thank you. Riverview Toyota is my dealer of choice. I’ll call them in the morning.