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LED switchback n00b .. can't find answer :(

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by theallpowerfuljon, Nov 15, 2013.

  1. Nov 15, 2013 at 8:39 AM
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    theallpowerfuljon

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    Guys,

    I bought a pair of switchback LEDs (white/amber) for my front turn signals and also a pair for the rear (which I bought 2 pair thinking it was only two).

    Anyways, I clipped the inner wires as advised, and installed a load resistor that I purchased at a local auto shop.

    They work fine... except they are white. How the hell do I get these things to go amber?

    Note: '09 Taco, non-DRL

    Am I scr00ed?
     
  2. Nov 15, 2013 at 8:42 AM
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    you sure you bought switchbacks?

    if so then the the bulbs prongs are on backwards...(possible)
    did you do anything else?
    also i was sure that all 09+ come standard with dtrls
     
  3. Nov 15, 2013 at 8:52 AM
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    Going to attach pics now...

    And nope, no DRL.
     
  4. Nov 15, 2013 at 8:57 AM
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    Two modified ones.
     
  5. Nov 15, 2013 at 8:58 AM
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    8u5ahy6u_57308ac663817ac5990b6689c48175241268a672.jpgand the two non modified ones.
     
  6. Nov 15, 2013 at 9:02 AM
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    ...and the load resistors I bought and used.
     
  7. Nov 15, 2013 at 9:19 AM
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    weird, they look like they should work in orange if im not mistaken...so when you turn on your turn signals the go white?
     
  8. Nov 15, 2013 at 9:25 AM
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    Yup. Normal speed, but white. I haven't seen them go amber once.
     
  9. Nov 15, 2013 at 9:31 AM
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    they have the leds on there for white and amber (yellow leds are white...other leds are orange)
    you sure you dont have dtrls?
     
  10. Nov 16, 2013 at 10:19 AM
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