AboutTed Ritter Expertise I have more than 26 years experience as toyota technician, I will be able to answer most questions related to the toyota product line up to the present year models, I specialize in difficult to diagnose problems but when posting a question please keep in mind that some situations require the used of special test equipment and diagnostic procedures especially as the newer models become more technologically advanced, so without actually having the car on hand I may only be able to try to steer you in the right direction and in some cases may have to refer you to the toyota dealer but at least you will know what you may be dealing with. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions, I will have an answer for you in most cases. When posting a question keep in mind that I reside in the US, although I get questions from all over the world I may not have an answer for models that are not sold in the US, I will do a reasonable search to try to match your model to the US model,please refrain from asking about diesel powered vehicles, I have no information for them. In most cases I will not answer questions about major modifications of OEM components, engine swapping or aftermarket products,please post a question not a statement, please provide enough basic information such as year, model, what engine and if anything has already been done to fix the problem, the more information I get the more I can help without having to ask you more questions.
Experience Toyota technician since 1979,expert in electrical systems,OBD systems,engine repair, driveability problems,EFI systems,ASE certified,Toyota master technician. Certified Hybrid Vehicle technician.
Education/Credentials Toyota master technician, ASE certified in eight catagories, Hybrid vehicle certified.
Question hello, i own a 1988 fj62 landcruiser and everything on the back lights works fine exept that the brakes dont work and the fuse blows.. the lightbulbs are good because when i turn on the headlights they still go on, but when i brake they do not light up. Can you please help me find my problem? the taillights have been bumped a couple weeks back so the plastic cover has been broken, but this is the first time the brake lights have stopped working.
Answer Check for a short citcuit to ground, remove the rear light assemblies and check the wiring, check the bulb sockets for any corrosion or contact burning, with both light assemblies disconnected install a new fuse and see if it stays intact when the pedal is depressed, if so the problem is at the tailight units or their wiring.
