Signaling issues.

[NoisyPegasus]

Vehicle: 2008 2d Hatchback Yaris

Okay, so I replaced a tail light cover (Last one was shot by a BB-gun) and it began a massive cascade of issues...

The signal lights worked for a moment before buzzing on and off and have since them been non functional.

Battery light comes on (flickering) Airbag light is on, heater lighter is on (Even though its not in use) Fan doesn't work. Signal lights aren't working. Gearing status (Drive, parked, etc) will not show when attempting to use signals or breaking.

Horn, break lights, Headlights, backup lights work. Interior dome light works. Emergancy lights will flash and click (working relays).

Tried replacing the car battery since the battery light was on and the current one was 7 years old anyways and the issues remain.

We've checked the fuses, the break light bulbs were replaced (as they stopped working after the tail light cover and work now.) and I've no money to take it in and get it looked at. (Unemployment sucks, I'm not bringing in enough to support myself where I live anyways.)

Any suggestions on what is wrong?
Thank you for your time.


Also, first post!

[CTScott]

Sounds like you popped one of the fusible links, which are built into the positive battery terminal.

[NoisyPegasus]

Originally Posted by CTScott

Sounds like you popped one of the fusible links, which are built into the positive battery terminal.

The clamp thingy?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by NoisyPegasus

The clamp thingy?

On the black plastic block (under the red cover) on the positive terminal there are two fusible links.

[NoisyPegasus]

Originally Posted by CTScott

On the black plastic block (under the red cover) on the positive terminal there are two fusible links.

Fuselinks appear in working condition.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by NoisyPegasus

Fuselinks appear in working condition.

How did you check them?

[NoisyPegasus]

In the fusebox, they were removed and tested with a wigi back when were were trying to figure out what precisely had gone wrong. With the battery, I gave a careful look (since I dont have my own multimeter at this time) and didnt see any scoring or breaks up top via visual inspection. Perhaps I should remove them and use a wigi?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by NoisyPegasus

In the fusebox, they were removed and tested with a wigi back when were were trying to figure out what precisely had gone wrong. With the battery, I gave a careful look (since I dont have my own multimeter at this time) and didnt see any scoring or breaks up top via visual inspection. Perhaps I should remove them and use a wigi?

With the plastic cover it can be difficult to see that they are blown. A cheap multimeter would be your best bet.

[NoisyPegasus]

Originally Posted by CTScott

With the plastic cover it can be difficult to see that they are blown. A cheap multimeter would be your best bet.

I spent 30 minutes just trying to get it in gear this morning. I also just got a job.

So I took it to the dealership, hopefully it wont cost too much to repair, I'll leave what was wrong with it when I get my call on when they figure out whats wrong.

Update: Results are in.

Pinched wires. they're being resoldered in.

$200 USD on Nov 20, 2015

Thank you for your help, CTScott. <3