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2003 Tacoma Lighting guide

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by ST77, Apr 16, 2009.

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  1. Apr 16, 2009 at 10:59 AM
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    Hello!
    I'm looking for a lighting guide for my 2003 Tacoma 4x4, that would include the bulb size's, quantity, placement and so on... I have a few interior lights out (dash, dome, shifter) and i've decided to roll through the entire rig and replace all. Thank you in advance for any assistance you could provide!
     
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  2. Apr 22, 2009 at 12:04 PM
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    I found this informaion for my 2004, I would think for the most part the info should work for your 2003.

    2004 Toyota Tacoma Car Replacement Light Bulb Sizes

    Low Beam Headlight Bulb Size: 9003/HB2
    High Beam Headlight Bulb Size: 9003/HB2
    Parking Light Bulb Size: 168 or 4157NALL
    Front Turn Signal Bulb Size: 4157NALL
    Rear Turn Signal Bulb Size: 1156
    Tail Light Bulb Size: 1157
    Stop Light Bulb Size: 1157
    High Mount Stop Light Bulb Size: 168
    License Plate Bulb Size: 194
    Back Up Light Bulb Size: 921
    Front Sidemarker Bulb Size: 168
    Dome Light Bulb Size:
    $9 DE3175 31mm LED Interior Dome Light Map Bulb Door Courtesy for Car 1.22" DE3021 DE3022 Festoon Bulbs White Pack of 4
    DE3175 or 10W
    Step/Courtesy Light Bulb Size: DE3021 or DE3022
    Instrument-General Bulb Size: 194


    Hope this helps.
     
    Bre2tSco2t, Apr 22, 2009
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    use that guide and go to auto zone or something. they have bulbs there.
     
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  4. Apr 22, 2009 at 1:58 PM
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    Thanks guys... I'm pretty sure the 2003 & 2004's are probably the closest. I've just really started with the easy ones... The Dome, map & such... I'm still unsure of how many bulbs it takes to illuminate the dash/instrument cluster?!? I've read so far that there's (2) 194's on a 2000 & (4) on a 2004, I better just pick up 4 just in case... Thanks again, this makes it much easier to pick up the bulbs at Autozone without having to wait at the parts counter forever!
     
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  5. Apr 22, 2009 at 10:01 PM
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  6. Apr 24, 2009 at 9:23 AM
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    Just FYI... The Instrument cluster is (4) WEDGE STYLE 194 bulbs... easy enough & I replaced them with PIAA super whites. The Heater/AC controls are a Toyota OEM bulb only and @ $5.00 a bulb i'm thinking I'll just replace the one that out! As I've already completed the Maps & Dome... But, for some reason I'm unable to find the step/courtesy bulb to replace?!? Is there anyone that knows where the placement of that bulb is?? Thank you in advance!
     
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  7. Apr 24, 2009 at 9:41 AM
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    I seen that too about the step / courtesy light. I assume it is for lighted stepbar or running board. For it to be in the list, makes it appear that it was a factory option. But I don't know. I am not sure I have seen this on a Tacoma. But as soon as I say that, Someone will post a pic to proof me wrng. :D
     
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  8. Apr 24, 2009 at 9:49 AM
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    IIRC the courtesy/dome lights are the festoon type bulbs, 31mm I think.
     
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    I just can't find out where that bulb is on the truck to replace it... Do you know where it is??

    Thx
     
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    The dome light is right above the rear view mirror, at least that's where it was on my '99, not so sure on your '03.
     
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    All the lighting guides I've read show a map light which I've already replaced both of those, they're right above the rear view. Then it shows the dome which I've already replaced and its obvious between the fron & rear seats... But, then it shows a step/courtesy as a seperate bulb & I can't find the damn thing in the cab anywhere!!:frusty: Maybe it's an option that my taco never came with!!:annoyed:
     
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    FYI....lamps are measured by the diameter of the glass envelope ("bulb") portion, then by the watts (or amps), length is assumed/understood in the industry and not used as a qualifier. There are often slight variations in length based on manufacturer design and tolerances that usually have little or no effect on function or fit. The length part that is more critical is LCL, lamp center length, not important on festoon lamps, but many applications where centering in a reflector or optical path is important.

    Don't feel bad, your length qualifier is common and better than no info at all. :)
     
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    what size bulbs do you use for the guage cluster not the check engine or any of those but the background color of your speed and such?
     
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    My 2003 uses (4) 194's...:cool:
     
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    it is a light on the lower part of the doors, i think i remember seeing them on a friends 03 extra cab.
     
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    What is that light called on the back of the cab that lights up the bed of the truck?
     
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    cargo light - usually it is intergated into the High stop mount/3rd brake light. bulb should be the same as the others in the mount. Toyota didn't make a cargo light for the tacomas from 95 and on.... a feature no truck should ever be made without.
     
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    Are those white or blue LEDs? I'm about to replace the heater core and so my dash is going to be torn apart so I was thinking of upgrading my gauge and AC control lights to LEDs and a color other than red. I'd like more of a cool blue to teal-ish color
     
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