Hazard Lights

[JRBAMATEX]

I hope I don't ever need them (Probably will now that I brought it up) but I was thinking that some hazard lights might be handy to have on my truck. You know, just in case. I guess I could make up a set of lights on a bracket that hangs on the tailgate or something but actual hazard lights with a switch in the cab would be great.

what do y'all think? Maybe tap into the signal lights somehow?

 

[Prerunner1982]

have you tried pulling the signal level outward and rotating it as far up as you can? this is the hazard light position... try it before you start rewiring..

 

[ida34]

Pull out on the small part of the signal lever that is ribbed. It locks the lever to keep it from going to hazard instead of right turn in normal use.

 

[JRBAMATEX]

See I knew that you guys would have a simple answer for me. Much obliged. Give me just a bit and I'll come up with another one for you to skin.

Thanks guys,
JR

 

[da_sgt]

That's the beauty of this site, no question is stupid, every question is answered (not always right), but if you ask, someone will help

 

[wallew]

Ok guys, my turn signal DOES DO left (down), right (up) and hazard (all the way up).

But there does NOT appear to be some type of stop between the right turn and hazards. Granted it's a LONG WAY UP for hazards, but I don't have to lift up or anything.

Is this normal or is this yet one more thing to put on the 'I gotta fix it' list?

thx jim

 

[Recovry4x4]

The lock piece is probably missing Jim!

 

[wallew]

Kenneth,
Does that means it's broken or has just 'fallen off'? If broken off, I have to replace the switch as a unit? Or can I 'rebuild' it? That's what I LOVE about these trucks. You can just about rebuild every item on the truck.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Might be either Jim. The turn signal switches show up on Ebay all the time new for around $35. There are at least 3 or 4 interchangeable designs out there. That little piece is just there to keep you from accidentally putting on the 4 ways when turning right. It would be low on the list of fixes here.