3rd Gen HID vs LED vs Halogen H11 projector headlights

Resisters are another easy method to solve the problem. Resisters increase circuit load by converting power to heat so they get hot and tend to be failure prone over time. Replacing the flasher relay with one calibrated to the reduced power draw on the circuit is a cleaner and more robust solution that is less failure prone. It addresses the source of the issue.

NOTE: These below are examples, I have not validated fitment of these models for a Tacoma.

Example of an LED calibrated flasher relay:
https://www.diodedynamics.com/ep27-led-turn-signal-flasher.html

This looks interesting:
https://www.diodedynamics.com/smarttap-cf18-led-flasher-module.html

 

Good call on the DRL issue! Hadn't considered that and not sure if it would be affected with the OEM LED DRLs vs incandescent versions. Agreed it would be best to ask DD directly.

 

I have been thinking of getting the

$20 JDM ASTAR Extremely Bright PX Chips 7440 7441 7443 7444 Amber Yellow Turn Signal LED Bulbs

JDM ASTAR Turn Signals, and eventually will upgrade my tail lights to

$199 AKKON - For 2016-2022 Toyota Tacoma Full LED Light Bar Tail Lights Black Housing Smoked Lens Set

these Akkon fixtures. i know this is the headlight thread, but since we are talking about it...

sounds like i would not need a resistor/relay for just replacing the turns in the headlight housings, but would need something if i do the rears also. is that correct? or will i need something even if i am just changing out the headlight turns to led?

 

All I changed was my brake lights to LED. Signals work normal with the Headlights off as soon as I turn the headlights on I get the hyper flash in the signals even though I have not changed the turn signals yet.

 

PowerBulbs has a special promo for the Philips bulb launch, coupon code "Philips" gets 25% off Philips bulbs this week.

 

Which bulbs are we suppose to order? Or is it just H9?

 

That was if people were wanting to order the new Philips +150 Pros. I have them on the way but haven't tried them yet.
https://www.powerbulbs.com/us/product/philips-x-tremevision-pro150-h11-single

 

ah, good to know. H11's would make it easier lol.
I'll be waiting for you review hahaha - currently running HID's and I don't like them in my 4runner.

 

They might need to send you a commission or something if these are good. I'll be looking at these pending your testing. I'd love to go full LED Assemblies but cost involved. Someday.

 

Coming from HID, you’ll likely be happier with the H9 swap.

LOL. I can often get discounted, free or loaner products, but seems not worth the effort for the cost of some halogen bulbs. I’m sure if they perform better than the GEs, the Philips Pros will soon be on backorder.

 

Well, I’m not happy with the Xenon pro HID upgrade so far.

 

Did you change the bottom or top bulb. You shouldn't be getting hyper flash from a brake bulb change. Ive been running led auxbeam red bulbs in my brake lights no issues. But recently found out that with my parking lights on my turn signals arent working and I just put leds in them as well. So i gotta figure that out lol. But I also don't hyper flash cuz i installed a resistor. Turn signals in tail lights work fine when my parking lights are off though

 

When modifying the H9 bulbs, is it okay to have a small amount of the internal tab left at the very bottom? I can't take it all out because there's a section of raised material around the two terminal connectors that prevents me from getting all of it, granted it's only maybe 0.02-0.03 thick. I haven't had the chance the test for on truck yet but just curious if it's really that critical to remove all of it, or just most. Thanks in advance!

 

If it’ll plug in, it’s fine to leave it. If it won’t, keep cutting. I used a grinding bit on a dremel so I just made it flush.

 

Has anyone ever repaired broken mounting tabs on the housing?

 

I have been reading your thread for quite some time since last night... I had to skip ahead after page 75 I think! Great review and seriously detailed, what I imagine is a huge amount of work! Oustanding and thank you so much for putting in the time for all of us on the forum @crashnburn80 .

I was all set to buy some of the GE +130 H11 or the GE Xenon +120 H11 to replace my LB bulbs in my 2019 SR5. I can't seem to find a Canadian source for these anywhere online, Not Canadian Tire, not even Amazon.com, or Amazon.ca - Unless imported from France... at $80 + tax, shipping possible duties and import fees...

Do you know any Canadian sources for these bulbs? Does anyone reading this post have any Canadian source for these bulbs? I would appreciate any feedback, thanks! I can't believe how much I want these now after reading through this thread. I thought I was stuck with the factory bulbs forever!

 

I bought mine from powerbulbs.com
$58CAD then a 20% discount, free worldwide shipping.
However - they are sold out.

I understand branding has been changed to Tungsram, which might explain the sold-out status
They are available here, no free shipping, but the total price is similar to powerbulbs:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/193553243494

I didn't find any shipped from Canada

 

Thanks very much for the response. I will check out the link you posted!

 

I took a chance and ordered from the ebay link. being shipped from the UK, fingers crossed they arrive in good shape! Thanks again @smikec !