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Just installed Opt7 LEDs in projectors and fogs.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tasnowma, Jan 30, 2016.

  1. May 1, 2016 at 9:17 AM
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    So I've had mine installed in my truck since Thursday. Low beams and fogs. Last night I was driving home and my driver head light started flickering really badly like it was strobing. Took a look and everything seems fine with the install. Just the one light is having issues. Guess I'll be returning for another pair and give it one more try. Otherwise I'll be returning all for a refund if they give me problems again
     
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  2. May 1, 2016 at 9:49 AM
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    That's the one.

    That happened to me too. Inside of the connector one of the prongs pushed itself back causing an intermittent contact. I just pushed the wire forward moving the prong even with the other.
     
  3. May 1, 2016 at 9:56 AM
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    What connector was that on?
     
  4. May 1, 2016 at 9:57 AM
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    The one leading from the ballast or whatever that is coming from the led bulb. Just pop the connectors off and check the prongs. Takes like two seconds.
     
  5. May 1, 2016 at 9:59 AM
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    The one that is the 5 or 6 pin connector? Or is it the two prong one? Mine seems like it doesn't do it until they are on for a bit
     
  6. May 1, 2016 at 10:06 AM
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    Two prong. Mine would strobe and flicker with movement until I pushed the prong back into place for a proper connection.
     
  7. May 1, 2016 at 10:17 AM
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    I'll have to take a look at mine again. I wiggled every wire I could for quite some time trying to narrow it down. It seems to me that the igniter itself may be bad. I'll have to take a look at the prongs again though
     
  8. May 1, 2016 at 1:36 PM
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    Sup guys, I had these on my last truck and I could never get the grommet behind the headlight to seal correctly which gave me water in my headlights.

    Anybody have a solution?
     
  9. May 1, 2016 at 5:05 PM
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    These fit perfectly in my 16, not sure a solution is needed. Took me a minute on one headlight to get it properly, but all worked out.
     
  10. May 1, 2016 at 5:13 PM
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    Yes they fit, but if you have ever been through deep water these led's suck. You cannot get that perfect OEM seal unless you were to put like putty on the grommet/headlight border. At that point you risk the headlight fan over heating
     
  11. May 1, 2016 at 5:31 PM
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  12. May 1, 2016 at 6:02 PM
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    I'm not sure that any aftermarket light will ever seal as good as an OEM. I really don't understand why it can't but they never do. I had a problem with my fogs on my 2014 getting moisture in them. Hoping it's not the case on my 16. Seems fine as of right now. If I can get a pair of headlights to stay working I'll be happy. Otherwise I'm going back to OEM and leaving it alone.
     
  13. May 2, 2016 at 4:44 AM
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    how did you install fogs? I have a TRD sport 2016 I see there is a fender well skirt to remove in order to get to fogs did you do the same?
     
  14. May 2, 2016 at 5:11 AM
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    You can reach the fogs from the top. Pull the plug off the bulb before removing it since you can only get one hand down there.
     
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  15. May 2, 2016 at 5:47 AM
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    I try to avoid deep water, but would accept getting water in many places throughout my ride if I did venture into some. I wish I could be of more help with a better seal for your application.
     
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  16. May 3, 2016 at 4:32 AM
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    thanks
     
  17. May 3, 2016 at 1:18 PM
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    This thread blew the F up! I've been running these things for over 3 months now and not a damn problem with mine yet. I love them. Definitely worth the money. I still gotta order the high beams.
     
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  18. May 10, 2016 at 5:06 AM
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    Did this yesterday to low beams and fogs.. Wow they are bright
     
  19. May 10, 2016 at 6:11 AM
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    bright enough to get flashed?
     
  20. May 10, 2016 at 6:44 AM
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    Nope I drove to the gym when it was still dark saw plenty of cars on both the city streets and highway area no flashes.
     

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