I have a 2003 toyota 4runner sr5, and while changing my parking light bulb i accidentally short circuited the terminals of the bulb holder while the parking light switch was on, that affected my dashboard light, the parking lights and tail lights... they are all off and dont respond to their corresponding switches, i tested all the fuses in the fuse box and they are all good, does anyone know where the main problem would be? please help

Sounds like a wire being shorted out in the shift console. I can't remember how to take out the console, but it's usually as simple as a few screws in strategic places (including under or behind ashtrays, cup holders, and storage areas).

This may be what is called a body computer problem. That is your nerve center. Before getting to that point I would check all fuses and bulbs. Some vehicles use "lighting scenes" as a warning for diagnostics.

Hi John,there should be an emergency release near the base of the shifter (maybe a small red button,sometimes a slot into which you fit the ignition key). Then drive the vehicle to an auto electrician to sort out the wiring problem.

Could just be a weak ground instead of short, or could be back feeding off of something else

If you're looking for the fuse for the dash lights, it's usually the same one for the park lights.

have you 12 volts at the brakelight bulb holder?as with a lot of pickups the wires on the body get broke i would say a broken wire live/netural/ground good luck.adrian,,,,,,

I am going to guess that the peanut bulb in the knob is burned out.

I had a similar problem with my 2003 4Runner and changed the bulb and it worked fine.

The dealer told me it would take about 8 hours to change the 3 dollar bulb. I looked in my manual and it took me between 5 and 10 minutes tops.

I don't remember what the bulb number is. I do know that I had to get it from a Toyota dealer and not a regular auto parts store.

Hope this helps.

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after market alarms are a nightmare.

You have a blown fuse for the brake lights. The shifter will not come out of park if the brake lights do not work. The crusie will not work, either. I will bet that there is a short in your trailer wiring, and it popped the brake light fuse. Easy to check; get in, start it up, push the brake. If there are no brake lights, the fuse is your problem. Please respond if this helps. Thnaks for choosing FixYa.

Your wiring could not have been checked thoroughly. Heres an easy solution. Establish if the earth (-12v) to the bulb holder is stable. If it is then run a new wire from the front park lamps to the rear. That will solve your problem. Remember to cut off the original wire that goes to the rear and insulate it well.