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Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Viet2100, Mar 30, 2010.

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  1. Jul 15, 2010 at 6:35 PM
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    yeah shields are down. i read somewhere when on high beam the shield moves. it doesnt move at all. so could it be that its a single beam hid and they marked it hi/low by accident?
    also i have connectors that dont connect to anything..
     
    671taco, Jul 15, 2010
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  2. Jul 16, 2010 at 12:43 AM
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    problem solved. went back to where i bought it and the lady had me swap out the 2 harnesses and gave me a single harness as well as the bulbs. gotta wait till dark to test them
     
    671taco, Jul 16, 2010
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  3. Jul 16, 2010 at 7:03 PM
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    Great thread. Is there any instruction on how to install the LEDs in the gauges? Obviously I am going to have to pull some of the dash, but I don't even know where to start. Any help would be great thanks!
     
    MBestrgr, Jul 16, 2010
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  4. Jul 19, 2010 at 12:05 PM
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    i blew out my front turn signal on my 1st gen tacoma. i was considering replacing my front bumper with some form of grill. if i did so what do i do about turn signals. is it possible to wire the turn signal to the front parking lights maybe up by the headlight?
     
    HPaap72, Jul 19, 2010
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  5. Jul 19, 2010 at 12:23 PM
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    oil change...
    just swap the wires around. if the lights in the lower bumper are your blinkers then run the wires from those into the lights beside your headlights.
     
    Zombie Runner, Jul 19, 2010
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  6. Jul 19, 2010 at 12:24 PM
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    there is a link on the first post that will help
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/lighting/35020-dash-mod-complete.html
     
    Zombie Runner, Jul 19, 2010
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  7. Aug 13, 2010 at 12:52 PM
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    i'm thinking about installing HIDs in my factory headlights. i'm looking at a 35w single beam kit, what is the chance that they will damage my headlights?
     
    YotaMan2007, Aug 13, 2010
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  8. Oct 11, 2010 at 10:53 PM
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  9. Oct 16, 2010 at 7:32 PM
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    How about installing LED lights for replacing the running light dual filament bulb? I'm looking for a plug n play simple bulb to fit so that when I turn on my DTRL they are brighter than the more dim one on the dual fill.
     
    awoit, Oct 16, 2010
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  10. Oct 19, 2010 at 7:53 PM
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    bump
     
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  11. Oct 30, 2010 at 9:42 AM
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    "Can the Shifter labels be changed?

    Yes. the bulb is incandescent, but they used the good ol fashioned bulb condom here. So it can easily be replaced with a colored LED. "


    Anybody know what size right off hand?
     
    twistax, Oct 30, 2010
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  12. Oct 30, 2010 at 10:00 AM
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    maybe a FAQ should be included here about installing HID's in stock reflectors?
     
    IamTacO, Oct 30, 2010
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  13. Jan 13, 2011 at 5:39 PM
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    correct me if im wrong... is the 2011 tacoma model the same as the 2010, 2009? As far as headlamps, bulb type/size and what not.
     
    AsianAnts, Jan 13, 2011
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  14. Jan 20, 2011 at 6:04 AM
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    is this forum alive or am i just posting in the wrong spot?
     
    AsianAnts, Jan 20, 2011
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  15. Jan 20, 2011 at 6:09 AM
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    you're posting in the wrong spot. Go post a new thread in lighting.
     
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  16. Feb 1, 2011 at 9:31 PM
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    I "up-graded" to 6000k HID's in my BHLM. I don't like them. The light patern has weard angles and such. Plus I'm having a hard time with one or the other just cutting off. Then when I hit a bump it will turn back on. I'm using the DDM slims

    I'll be "re-up-grading" to HID FXR projectors from The Retro Fit Source. I'm not touching them untill then.

    I got the FXR kit in the mail. Now I'm just waiting untill I have the funds to have YOSH2000 do the converision for me.

    I'll post again with the pro's and con's after the re upgrade.
     
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  17. Feb 2, 2011 at 6:22 AM
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    Just what we needed! a local member that is willing to install :D!!!!!!

    YOSH2000, i sent you a message.. im interested in your work :D
     
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  18. Apr 19, 2011 at 8:48 AM
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    So is the front turn signal 3157 or 4157. There doesn't seem to be a 4157 bulb.

    Never mind, it's the same thing
     
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  19. Jul 7, 2011 at 2:16 PM
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    which wire is the low beam wire on a second gen.
     
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  20. Jul 21, 2011 at 3:15 PM
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    Sorry for being redundant - I just got around to installing the HID hi/LO kit. Where does the 3-prong plug go on an 08 Tacoma? The box and instructions are long gone.
     
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