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Parking/turn signal question

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by myth01, Mar 1, 2018.

  1. Mar 1, 2018 at 7:48 PM
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    so I hate that the amber lamp reflects in the headlight and makes an egg color to the headlight. Any options to fix this?
     
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  2. Mar 1, 2018 at 8:43 PM
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    Maybe it's because your headlights are 10 years old? Just a guess. I've noticed headlights that weren't clear, but not what you're saying.

    Got any pics for clarification?
     
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  3. Mar 1, 2018 at 9:06 PM
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    It’s not the hazy headlight it’s the amber bulb surrounded by reflector
    Here’s a pic9F4A8F59-E079-49B0-89D5-1B6A9550FB72.jpg
     
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    Silvania silverstar bulbs Silver color on outside.
     
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    Bake them apart and remove it
     
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    I think those are now hard to find.

    I have ambers in my 2nd gen and don't get that same yellow-ish tint, but I've noticed it in earlier years of the 2nd gen. I've wondered if it's because of the type of plastic on that portion of the headlight?
     
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  7. Mar 2, 2018 at 8:03 AM
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    LED bulbs and change out the blinker relay to a solid state? (Unless you have DTRL then you are out of luck)

    Fritz
     
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  8. Mar 5, 2018 at 9:36 PM
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    Do you have a link on which LEDs and relay?
     
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  9. Mar 6, 2018 at 7:18 AM
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    This is the expensive relay that gives you some added features:
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N6V6762/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    regular LED relay:
    $16 2005-2013 Toyota Tacoma LED Turn Signal Flasher, LM449 (CF18)
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KQUXCNQ/ref=psdc_15729651_t2_B01N6V6762

    the bulbs I used. More expensive that the chinese crap.
    $20 SYLVANIA - 3157 ZEVO LED Amber Bulb - Bright LED Bulb, Ideal for Park and Turn Lights (Contains 2 Bulbs)
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A77R6YI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    $20 SYLVANIA - 4157 ZEVO LED Amber Bulb - Bright LED Bulb, Ideal for Park and Turn Lights (Contains 2 Bulbs)
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CO1FS9K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    Philips 127916000KB2 194 Bright White Interior Vision LED light, 2 Pack
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017VORB7M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    $20 SYLVANIA - 3157 ZEVO LED Red Bulb - Bright LED Bulb, Ideal for Stop and Tail Lights (Contains 2 Bulbs)
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A77RU5I/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    this will replace everything except headlights with LED. Turn signal, side marker, 3rd brakelight, rear turn signal, brake, backup, lic plate.)
    Don't bother with the H4 Headlight LED bulbs, they don't work right in the housings.

    Fritz
     
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  10. Mar 6, 2018 at 7:29 AM
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    Smarttap flasher = awesome

    Sylvania LEDs = junk
     
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  11. Mar 7, 2018 at 11:43 PM
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    Then what would you recommend?
     
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  12. Mar 8, 2018 at 12:16 AM
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    I've had great luck With Sylvania LED's. And have had bad luck with off brands.
     
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  13. Mar 8, 2018 at 5:31 AM
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    Nice post with some great information. One correction though. They're Flashers, not Relays.
     
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  14. Mar 8, 2018 at 7:09 AM
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    DeAuto for the reverse lights.
    The guy on TW that sells dome light kits for dome lights.
    JDMastar for everything else except headlights and fog lights.

    The big problem with Sylvania is that they're disappointingly dim. Big waste of money.
     
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