Tail lights and consoles lights do not work

Tiny
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  • 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 1.4L
  • FWD
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  • 9,700,000 MILES
Please help. Tail lights and console lights do not work. All other lights work. Fuses, bulbs and headlight switch checked. Car has a daytime running light system. Need to get tail lights to work. Can you help?
Sunday, November 6th, 2016 AT 7:20 AM

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Tiny
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Check the two relays in picture see if power goes in and out lights will need to be on to test.
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Sunday, November 6th, 2016 AT 8:26 AM
Tiny
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Thank you.I think that was tested but I will check. If so what else can be checked?
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Sunday, November 6th, 2016 AT 2:10 PM
Tiny
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Well it could be multi function switch or body module which would need to be scanned for codes by a mechanic.
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Sunday, November 6th, 2016 AT 3:42 PM
Tiny
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The multi function switch (which is the light switch right?) Has been checked. Where is the body module located? Can that be done by any mechanic? Thanks for responding to my questions by the way. I do greatly appreciate it. I really need to get this fixed.
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Sunday, November 6th, 2016 AT 4:55 PM
Tiny
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P.S, would the DRL module have anything to do with it?
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Sunday, November 6th, 2016 AT 5:09 PM
Tiny
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If DRL module were bad a mechanic with a scanner would pick that up anyhow. Your body module is called an integration relay it's on instrument panel junction block so check for loose wires or bad connections.
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Monday, November 7th, 2016 AT 6:23 AM
Tiny
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Is disconnect of battery and reconnect recommended?
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Monday, November 7th, 2016 AT 7:29 AM
Tiny
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You can try it, but I do not think it will work.
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Monday, November 7th, 2016 AT 8:08 AM
Tiny
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Thank you so very much. You have been great. Guess I have to try and find someone to check the things you have mentioned. Wish me luck.
Thanks again,
Dbgirl
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Monday, November 7th, 2016 AT 8:13 AM
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Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken
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Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 AT 9:27 AM
Tiny
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Ok
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Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 AT 9:39 AM
Tiny
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Hello ken,
Well HMac300 was correct in saying check the relays. The problem was the tail light relay which is very hard to get to. Top of dash had to be taken off and vent on passenger side. Apparently this is a common problem in the toyota corolla according to the mechanic but its fixed yay!
Thank you for your assist,
Dbgirl :-)
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Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 AT 3:35 PM
Tiny
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.

Best, Ken
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Thursday, November 10th, 2016 AT 9:02 AM
Tiny
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Thank you.
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Thursday, November 10th, 2016 AT 9:06 AM

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