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Philips 921 Reverse LED

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by NMTrailRider, Jul 19, 2015.

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  1. Sep 13, 2015 at 5:29 PM
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  2. Sep 13, 2015 at 8:20 PM
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    Whiter/brighter/dimmer arguments aside... I do not see as well on the back up camera screen with the LEDs installed. Things seemed much better lit with the incandescent Silverstar 921s. My theory falls to pieces. Gonna give them a few more days but I think they will be coming out.
     
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  3. Sep 14, 2015 at 4:01 AM
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    Maybe you need to clean the lens, mine is bright as shit in reverse in my camera
     
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  5. Sep 14, 2015 at 9:58 AM
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    When did you buy yours? I wonder if the bulb has been "updated" since you got yours. Honestly, it was pretty bad on the screen. Def not a lens problem. They are very clean inside and out. Hmm...
     
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  6. Sep 14, 2015 at 11:05 AM
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  7. Sep 14, 2015 at 11:20 AM
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    Rick, where did you order yours from?
     
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  8. Sep 14, 2015 at 11:27 AM
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  9. Sep 14, 2015 at 11:47 AM
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    You should ask the tech people on here about lighting and video...
     
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  10. Sep 14, 2015 at 2:36 PM
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    2015 stock tail light? Wonder if my '14 is identical.
     
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  11. Sep 14, 2015 at 2:37 PM
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    Good point. I never thought about playing with display controls (contrast, etc).
     
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  12. Nov 30, 2015 at 2:39 AM
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    Have been looking for a better back up bulb.
    Ordered the other day. In the mail now.
    :bored:
     
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  13. Nov 30, 2015 at 3:11 AM
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    I have had the 5w cree ones posted above and now the philips ones. The cree ones are definitely brighter but light goes mostly all backwards due to the design, which is great but I like a little side view too. The philips bulbs were a tight fit but they did fit and due to their design, light up backward and sideways which is better overall for my purposes. I used the crees in the RAV4 since the rev lights are higher up and the rev camera loves it. Also have had the SS 921s and they were just a bit whiter than oem but not much brighter if any.
     
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  14. Nov 30, 2015 at 10:04 AM
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    Did you get the Philips LED's?
     
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  15. Nov 30, 2015 at 11:24 AM
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    Yes, the 921.
     
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    FYI Mine worked much better after adjusting the contrast/brightness of the camera display.
     
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    I've got the Phillips. They show up better in the camera. That is all. I'm happy for the money spent.
     
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    How do you do that?
     
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  19. Nov 30, 2015 at 3:23 PM
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    Be sure you're on the Apps screen (press the apps button to left of screen). Then press (1) setup, (2) display, and (3) camera. Then adjust as necessary. I'd kinda sucks cause you have to put it in reverse and look at the image- then go back into the display settings, then back to reverse to check it. It's not a live view. But mess with the settings, you can tune it in a little better for the LED's.

    Not sure where you're at, but they work AWESOME in snow.
     
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  20. Nov 30, 2015 at 6:41 PM
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    If you must go with this bulb instead.
    Philips 921 Bright White Vision LED Back-up Light, 2 Pack
    http://www.amazon.com/Philips-White-Vision-Back-up-light/dp/B00P2D41OQ/ Oddly enough It is EXACTLY the same except without the "extreme" branding and sold at half the price. Search candlepower forums for in depth conversations verifying that claim.

    You might find that LEDs arent all they claim or appear to be in spite of apparent brightness when it comes to actual tested lumen output, light available to the human eye, and dispersion compared to other technologies.
     
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