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Interior and License Plate lighting Issues

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Mmelig916, Apr 19, 2020.

  1. Apr 19, 2020 at 6:52 PM
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    Mmelig916

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    I have a 2020 TRD O/R and replaced interior lighting with LED lights. Half way through the lighting change, the lights went out. I figured it was a blown fuse, but I replaced it and it still doesn’t work. I also realized the license plate lighting is out also. Any ideas?
     
  2. Apr 19, 2020 at 9:07 PM
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    Tacomike18

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    There are several posts on people changing dome and map lights to led. I would first check if you are getting power to the interior lights or if it’s coming from the fuse box. Also check the power wire from the license plate lights to check if there is power. Also some led bulbs have to be put in a certain direction to work.
     
  3. Apr 21, 2020 at 6:59 PM
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    Appreciate the help! I got a fuse tester and found the issue with the map and vanity lights - blown fuse. You called it on THe license plate issue - the lights were placed incorrectly.
     
  4. Apr 21, 2020 at 7:11 PM
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    I made the same mistake on my taco, learn from your mistakes.
     
  5. Apr 21, 2020 at 9:18 PM
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    Doobfucious

    Doobfucious I get it. It ain't makin' me laugh but I get it.

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    LEDs by nature are a one-way-flow. Its a light emitting DIODE. Make sure they are all in the right direction, as diodes allow voltage to pass through in one direction, but not the other.
     

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