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It's March 3rd, 2024 and I just completed the replacement of my brake light bulbs. For the past week, my "broken/not working taillight" symbol popped up on my dashboard but it was strange because after testing ALL the back lights, they were all still working. With the beauty of the internet, I did some research and on a Toyota Camry forum, past owners stated that it could be a bulb that is ABOUT to burn out. I went to my local Walmart, bought the Sylvania brand 3157 bulbs for ~$5.58 and replaced it on this warm and beautiful Sunday afternoon. Sure enough, one of the bulbs was ABOUT to burn out due to the glass having some feint, black residue inside the bulb. As with anything automotive when it comes to "pairs" or a set, I've always read that when replacing bulbs, ALWAYS replace then in pairs and that's what I did. After replacing both taillight bulbs, I turned on the ignition and the "broken/not working taillight" symbol was not illuminated on my dashboard anymore. Thank you for providing this simple video. It saved me, I would estimate if I had taken it to a mechanic, probably ~$50-60. A $40 "diagnostic" fee, and $20 for the bulbs. 🙄🙄
Awesome job, and we are honored you took the time to share this on your Sunday afternoon. Making it a DIY project is definitely the way to go. You have earned a rewarding feeling and saved some money in the process. We like that you replaced both bulbs, definitely the smart thing to do. You will continue to benefit greatly by making your projects, DIY! Reach out to us if you have any questions in the future. 😁👍🧰
You are very welcome, and thats an amazingly affordable DIY project. Awesome job. You will continue to benefit greatly, and save lots of money over the years by making your projects DIY. 😁👍🧰
@@Rylee_G Thanks for watching. We would first perform a reset on your electrical system by disconnecting the black negative cable and leaving disconnected for a minimum of five minutes. After five minutes, re-secure connection to battery and start engine. The taillight symbol should no longer be illuminated.
Hey that’s our goal… getting you the info you need without wasting your valuable time! We appreciate you taking the time to share this Edward. Reach out to us any time!
Happy to help, and thank YOU! Reach out to us any time and hey if you’re into crypto trading, be an early participant in our newly launched DIY ecosystem. Toolboxtoken.com We DIYers need to stick together! 🧰
So I changed that exact same bulb because I had the same problem, butttt the light doesn’t come on when I hit the breaks but the bulb light does work. What could be the problem? Because the bulb before wasn’t even burnt out it actually works but doesn’t when I hit the break. Only the right side just like this video, but the bulb is fine.
Good morning, welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Its possible that your connection point itself has a bit of corrosion buildup inside. We recommend disconnecting the black negative cable from your battery to cut all electrical power to your vehicle. Next, you can carefully clean the electrical leads on your connection point. If that does not work, you may have an issue with your wiring. Inspect your wiring to see if there are any signs of stress such as melting, frayed, or damaged wiring. If all looks good, check your fuse box inside your engine compartment, The fuse that feeds power to your brake lights may be blown. 😎👍🔧🔩
The rear lights are easy to replace in the front and rear lights of the Toyota Camry LE (1997, 1998, 1999). However the electrical mirrors (left and rights sides) are a totall disaster as they do not fold-in for protection and are very hard to replace when broken, which happens very often in parking lots and undreground garages. In adition, the mirrors are expensive by comparison with the lights.
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It's March 3rd, 2024 and I just completed the replacement of my brake light bulbs. For the past week, my "broken/not working taillight" symbol popped up on my dashboard but it was strange because after testing ALL the back lights, they were all still working. With the beauty of the internet, I did some research and on a Toyota Camry forum, past owners stated that it could be a bulb that is ABOUT to burn out. I went to my local Walmart, bought the Sylvania brand 3157 bulbs for ~$5.58 and replaced it on this warm and beautiful Sunday afternoon. Sure enough, one of the bulbs was ABOUT to burn out due to the glass having some feint, black residue inside the bulb. As with anything automotive when it comes to "pairs" or a set, I've always read that when replacing bulbs, ALWAYS replace then in pairs and that's what I did. After replacing both taillight bulbs, I turned on the ignition and the "broken/not working taillight" symbol was not illuminated on my dashboard anymore. Thank you for providing this simple video. It saved me, I would estimate if I had taken it to a mechanic, probably ~$50-60. A $40 "diagnostic" fee, and $20 for the bulbs. 🙄🙄
Awesome job, and we are honored you took the time to share this on your Sunday afternoon.
Making it a DIY project is definitely the way to go. You have earned a rewarding feeling and saved some money in the process.
We like that you replaced both bulbs, definitely the smart thing to do.
You will continue to benefit greatly by making your projects, DIY! Reach out to us if you have any questions in the future. 😁👍🧰
This was incredibly helpful to me today. Thank you so much!
Easy to follow, quick and to the point
Hey Samantha, thanks for watching & sharing this. That’s our goal. 😁👍
Many thanks for such a clear explanation. Problem solved for $9.91.
You are very welcome, and thats an amazingly affordable DIY project. Awesome job.
You will continue to benefit greatly, and save lots of money over the years by making your projects DIY.
😁👍🧰
can u please show us how to change the passenger brake light ....
hi! i replaced one of them, but the broken tallight symbol is still on. should i replace the other bulb too?
@@Rylee_G
Thanks for watching. We would first perform a reset on your electrical system by disconnecting the black negative cable and leaving disconnected for a minimum of five minutes.
After five minutes, re-secure connection to battery and start engine. The taillight symbol should no longer be illuminated.
@@DIYwithMichaelBordersthanks!
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Excellent video, quick and to the point, thanks.
Hey that’s our goal… getting you the info you need without wasting your valuable time!
We appreciate you taking the time to share this Edward. Reach out to us any time!
My 99 le has the left side of the trunk "sunken in" as well. I know mine is due to the panel gap on the left side but is this a natural occurrence?
@@LeftyGretzky
Thanks for watching, this commonly occurs when the support brace or insert is removed or not positioned correctly.
Thank you DIY guy! So helpful
Hey, thanks for watching. So happy to help! 😎👍
thank you for the helpful instructions!
You are very welcome, thanks for watching. Enjoy your upcoming week.
😎👍
Thank you for the Video.
Happy to help, and thank YOU! Reach out to us any time and hey if you’re into crypto trading, be an early participant in our newly launched DIY ecosystem.
Toolboxtoken.com
We DIYers need to stick together! 🧰
Your video was a great help! Would you happen to know which panel clips to buy if mine are damaged or missing?
Thank you, we are honored to read this. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to 2024, many more helpful videos to come. 👍🧰
Great! Thank you
Thanks for the help!
We appreciate that Kenneth, thanks for leaving a comment. Reach out to us any time. 👍
Just fix my 99 Camry back lights thank you!
Thank you easy install thanks again
Great to hear, welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We appreciate you watching & sharing this.
Enjoy your upcoming week. 😎👍🔧🔩
why not replace both of them..the other light usually goes soon afterwards.....
So I changed that exact same bulb because I had the same problem, butttt the light doesn’t come on when I hit the breaks but the bulb light does work. What could be the problem? Because the bulb before wasn’t even burnt out it actually works but doesn’t when I hit the break. Only the right side just like this video, but the bulb is fine.
Good morning, welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Its possible that your connection point itself has a bit of corrosion buildup inside.
We recommend disconnecting the black negative cable from your battery to cut all electrical power to your vehicle. Next, you can carefully clean the electrical leads on your connection point.
If that does not work, you may have an issue with your wiring. Inspect your wiring to see if there are any signs of stress such as melting, frayed, or damaged wiring.
If all looks good, check your fuse box inside your engine compartment, The fuse that feeds power to your brake lights may be blown.
😎👍🔧🔩
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders wow thank you so much I will look into that and check that out.
@@TheRealYbJr
You are very welcome, thanks for the reply. Keep us posted. 😎👍
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders you bet, will do 🤙🏽
The rear lights are easy to replace in the front and rear lights of the Toyota Camry LE (1997, 1998, 1999).
However the electrical mirrors (left and rights sides) are a totall disaster as they do not fold-in for protection and are very hard to replace when broken, which happens very often in parking lots and undreground garages. In adition, the mirrors are expensive by comparison with the lights.
Thanks for watching & we appreciate you sharing. Hope all is well. 👍
how come when the sun is out , it's on...but when the lights are out, there off ??
Not for a 1995 camry
Perfect Tysm!!!
WHY ?..is your car winking at me ?
Thanks for watching tony.
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Thanks for watching. 😎👍🔧🔩