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LED headlight sidemarkers

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Aug 23, 2018.

  1. Nov 28, 2018 at 11:08 AM
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    CJ_

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    Can these be wired after the headlight is assembled?
    I.e. I wired them as a blinker during the bhlm, but want to disable the blinker function and only have them function as a running light
     
  2. Nov 28, 2018 at 12:10 PM
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    I got a pair! These are going to look awesome! Thanks meso!!
     
  3. Nov 28, 2018 at 12:15 PM
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    When did this drop?
     
  4. Nov 28, 2018 at 1:29 PM
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    What happened?! Wanted to order a set :(
     
  5. Nov 28, 2018 at 1:38 PM
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    Had 6 sets of switchbacks, 10 sets of amber. I didn't know which would be more popular. Got more LEDs coming, so should have more sets next week.
     
  6. Nov 28, 2018 at 1:43 PM
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    I lucked out on a set :)
     
  7. Nov 28, 2018 at 4:57 PM
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    Switchback FTW!! Which one sold out first? Did you happen to see?
     
  8. Nov 28, 2018 at 5:10 PM
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    The amber lights are still available. Switchbacks are gone.
     
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    I went with the ambers.. I’m installing the diode dynamics Switchbacks and I think these switchbacks would be too much going on in the headlight. Would be like a light show at intersections

    Any word on this?

     
  10. Nov 28, 2018 at 5:43 PM
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    The running light will plug directly into your side marker bulb. The turn signal wire will go out the DRL grommet or anywhere you pic. You don't have to hook it up but it's always there if you want it.
     
  11. Nov 28, 2018 at 5:51 PM
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    here are my thoughts on the different colors. But in the end, It's all personal preference.

    AMBER: This is my personal choice because:
    1)It has twice the number of Amber LED's as the switch backs. = More intensity.
    Because on the switchbacks, every other LED has to be substituted for a white one.
    2)By LAW you will need an amber side marker light. So it works out perfect because it has a LOW(dim) input (which can go directly to the same parking light connector) and a HIGH(bright) input that can be wired to the turn signal


    SWITCHBACK:

    1)Great to match the factory DRL white LED bar.
    2)Not as intense as an all amber light, but still very bright.
    3)It will need to be illuminated amber at night, but the problem is the only amber input is the turn signal. HOWEVER... you can connect the turn signal directly to a running light and when it is powered constantly for 5sec or more, it will automatically dim the amber. So technically you can still make it a dim(parking light) and bright(turn signal) but a little more wiring will be involved.


    Hope this answers your questions!
    Here is an example of solid Amber VS switchback boards. You can see how amber is packed solid, and switchbacks have alternating LED colors

    SB:
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    AMBER
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  12. Nov 28, 2018 at 6:14 PM
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    Awesome thanks for the info. Stoked to get these installed!
     
  13. Nov 28, 2018 at 8:29 PM
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    Could you explain the switch back a bit better? If it lights up amber at night. Does it light up white during the day? Sorry I am just having an issue visualizing it.
     
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    I just noticed these can also be DRL and didnt want to lead you in the wrong direction. So depending on what you use, wire will go to drl or turn signal wire but can used or not. Meso always adding a surprise...:hattip:
     
  15. Nov 28, 2018 at 9:14 PM
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    I did not design the circuitry on the LEDS, diode dynamics did. They might have another idea on how to make it function like listed below. I have not done it like this, but in theory it should work. It would essentially have these functions:

    DRL- Bright white only during the day
    Parking light- dim amber on with headlights
    Turn signal- bright amber at any time.

    You would need another module (diode dynamics S1 or Morimoto switchback controller) yes this would be double switch back LOL.

    The built in switchback driver that comes with them will only do the white(DRL)—->amber(turn)

    Then, you would need a 2nd switchback module with the “DRL” input hooked to the Parking lights, and turn signal on the turn signal wire accordingly. BOTH outputs of said switchback box would need to be diode isolated and merged together into the single turn INPUT on the diode led.
    Confused yet?

    This is very hard to type, but essentially the turn signal input of the diode switchbacks will have power CONSTANTLY(parking lights) and thus DIM(after 5 seconds). Then when turn signal is on, it will hit the 2nd switchback module and pulse the wire making it light up 100% bright for turn.
     
  16. Nov 28, 2018 at 9:20 PM
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    Sweet, just ordered a set. I wish they were the 3 strip style though. That seems to go with the shape of these "winglets" perfectly imo. Still super cool though!
     
  17. Nov 28, 2018 at 9:20 PM
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    I might make a double style. But triple?? If you want a set of $300 side markers SURE. Lol
     
  18. Nov 28, 2018 at 9:24 PM
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    Lol yeah I guess that makes sense. I meant like the set you posted here a while back that had the three thinner strips of LEDs.
     
  19. Nov 28, 2018 at 9:33 PM
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    Makes sense and it makes it super easy to just go with straight amber.

    LOL

    thanks for the fast response dude

    Amber ordered
     
  20. Nov 28, 2018 at 9:38 PM
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    And you get a solid row of amber LEDS=Bright AF
     
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