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dspin · 03-06-2003, 12:55 PM

I've got an 85 toyota truck
first question: I'm trying to figure out where my dome light wires run cause my dome light won't work and it's not the bulb, So i would think it is a blown fuse.
My second question is wtf is the deck light. i've turn the switch on and a light on the switch comes on when my headlights are on but nothing else changes, Yeah yeah i know they're lame question but that why there in the newb section
thanks

LUVMYTJ · 03-06-2003, 01:02 PM

im not for sure but i think the deck light is that one back there on the driver side behind the rear seat in the storage area. I got a 85 runner tho and im still not sure wtf it does... hahahah

boytoy · 03-06-2003, 01:04 PM

the deck lamp is on the outside of the cab in the back. It shines a little bit of light over the bed of the truck. As for the dome light take it all apart and trace the wires.

molsenmuscle · 03-06-2003, 06:54 PM

My 85 x-cab had the dome light wires running down the A-pillar beside the windshield.

dspin · 03-07-2003, 12:16 PM

pretty sure mine run down the a pillar too but i can't see where they come out and i also can't find a fuse for the light. i should have refrased my question and asked where the fuses are for the dome light. I would rather find the fuse and see if it's blown before i run down all the wires. Thanks again

eviltwin · 03-07-2003, 12:40 PM

Fuse box is behind the driver side kick panel by your feet. Remove two screws and your there.

4wd Wolf · 03-07-2003, 12:53 PM

Deck light: As mentioned, in your truck, it is the light over your bed, it only works with the parking or head lights on.

On a 4Runner it is even more useless. The deck light switch has to be on, the lights have to be on, the rear door has to be open, and the switch on the cargo area light has to be on for it to work, and even then it gives off very little light.

03-06-2003, 12:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
dspin Granite Guru Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12920 Location: Sunnyvale, ca Posts: 992	Newb toyota question I've got an 85 toyota truck first question: I'm trying to figure out where my dome light wires run cause my dome light won't work and it's not the bulb, So i would think it is a blown fuse. My second question is wtf is the deck light. i've turn the switch on and a light on the switch comes on when my headlights are on but nothing else changes, Yeah yeah i know they're lame question but that why there in the newb section thanks

03-06-2003, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
boytoy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12546 Location: Lk. Stevens, Washington Posts: 88	the deck lamp is on the outside of the cab in the back. It shines a little bit of light over the bed of the truck. As for the dome light take it all apart and trace the wires. __________________ 1985 toy sr5 7 leaf waggy springs in front, 63" chevy's in the rear,buggy leaf, exo cage, ARB front bumper,winch, on borad air, lincoln locked 1989 4runner daily driver stock

03-07-2003, 12:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
eviltwin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9579 Location: colorado Posts: 116	Fuse box is behind the driver side kick panel by your feet. Remove two screws and your there. __________________ Lifted 85 4runner/Big Dent [URL=http://www.redcellpaintball.com]www.redcellpaintball.com [/URL] "The Paintball Professionals"

03-07-2003, 12:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
4wd Wolf Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2514 Location: California Posts: 386	Deck light: As mentioned, in your truck, it is the light over your bed, it only works with the parking or head lights on. On a 4Runner it is even more useless. The deck light switch has to be on, the lights have to be on, the rear door has to be open, and the switch on the cargo area light has to be on for it to work, and even then it gives off very little light. __________________ [b]Wolf[/b] 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 CDT HO 2003 Suzuki Vinson 500 3.5 Dogs- Full Time Four Paw Drive

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03-06-2003, 01:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
LUVMYTJ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14036 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,553	im not for sure but i think the deck light is that one back there on the driver side behind the rear seat in the storage area. I got a 85 runner tho and im still not sure wtf it does... hahahah

03-06-2003, 06:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
molsenmuscle Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15993 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 415	My 85 x-cab had the dome light wires running down the A-pillar beside the windshield.

03-07-2003, 12:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
dspin Granite Guru Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12920 Location: Sunnyvale, ca Posts: 992	pretty sure mine run down the a pillar too but i can't see where they come out and i also can't find a fuse for the light. i should have refrased my question and asked where the fuses are for the dome light. I would rather find the fuse and see if it's blown before i run down all the wires. Thanks again