1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Solved!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by RWTaco, Dec 6, 2020.

  1. Dec 6, 2020 at 9:10 AM
    #1
    RWTaco

    RWTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2020
    Member:
    #346183
    Messages:
    50
    Red Wing MN
    Vehicle:
    2020 SR5
    This is annoying1206201105.jpg
     
  2. Dec 6, 2020 at 9:11 AM
    #2
    ktbell444

    ktbell444 One who throws exceptions

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2017
    Member:
    #226306
    Messages:
    2,969
    Gender:
    Male
    ᚺᛖᛚᚺᛖᛁᛗ
    Looks like you're trying to plug in some type of LED light(s)?
     
    Skydvrr likes this.
  3. Dec 6, 2020 at 9:12 AM
    #3
    no vtec 4me

    no vtec 4me Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2017
    Member:
    #209016
    Messages:
    1,595
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    West Chester, Pa
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tacoma TRD Sport
    Is this for headlights? That wedge connector his meant to go in place of the bulb itself, not the bulb holder.
     
  4. Dec 6, 2020 at 9:14 AM
    #4
    RWTaco

    RWTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2020
    Member:
    #346183
    Messages:
    50
    Red Wing MN
    Vehicle:
    2020 SR5
    Oh, so I take the bulb holder of the old headlight, stick it on the new wires, then plug it in? I love you guys. I'm a carpenter working on a truck. This leads to many mysterious issues.
     
    Junkhead and RustyGreen like this.
  5. Dec 6, 2020 at 9:14 AM
    #5
    LivinOnEdge

    LivinOnEdge ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2016
    Member:
    #205574
    Messages:
    7,446
    Gender:
    Male
    Land of The Lost
    Vehicle:
    Four wheels and a refrigerator
    This
     
    RWTaco[OP] likes this.
  6. Dec 6, 2020 at 10:39 AM
    #6
    RWTaco

    RWTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2020
    Member:
    #346183
    Messages:
    50
    Red Wing MN
    Vehicle:
    2020 SR5
    I didn't want to admit this, but I broke off one of the little wires on the bulb plug. So I cut the plug off and soldered the wires directly into the female end. So the first headlight replacement took about 2 hrs, the other side will take 15 min.
     
    Junkhead likes this.
  7. Dec 6, 2020 at 10:42 AM
    #7
    LivinOnEdge

    LivinOnEdge ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2016
    Member:
    #205574
    Messages:
    7,446
    Gender:
    Male
    Land of The Lost
    Vehicle:
    Four wheels and a refrigerator
    We all make mistakes, but confusing the online community of strangers is unacceptable.
     
    usmc2msu and Junkhead like this.
  8. Dec 6, 2020 at 11:09 AM
    #8
    RWTaco

    RWTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2020
    Member:
    #346183
    Messages:
    50
    Red Wing MN
    Vehicle:
    2020 SR5
    This simple task has humbled me too much to care about that lol
     
  9. Dec 6, 2020 at 12:10 PM
    #9
    RWTaco

    RWTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2020
    Member:
    #346183
    Messages:
    50
    Red Wing MN
    Vehicle:
    2020 SR5
    1206201403.jpg
     
    aozer and Junkhead like this.
  10. Dec 6, 2020 at 1:55 PM
    #10
    sandiegohasthebesttacos

    sandiegohasthebesttacos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2018
    Member:
    #272048
    Messages:
    861
    remove the air dam

    thank me later
     
    wahoobie, jmneill, NorNev and 5 others like this.
  11. Dec 6, 2020 at 2:06 PM
    #11
    RWTaco

    RWTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2020
    Member:
    #346183
    Messages:
    50
    Red Wing MN
    Vehicle:
    2020 SR5
    Why?
     
    Junkhead and 09 Redneck like this.
  12. Dec 6, 2020 at 2:06 PM
    #12
    LivinOnEdge

    LivinOnEdge ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2016
    Member:
    #205574
    Messages:
    7,446
    Gender:
    Male
    Land of The Lost
    Vehicle:
    Four wheels and a refrigerator
    Because its ugly.
     
    jmneill, wrightme43 and Junkhead like this.
  13. Dec 6, 2020 at 2:07 PM
    #13
    RWTaco

    RWTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2020
    Member:
    #346183
    Messages:
    50
    Red Wing MN
    Vehicle:
    2020 SR5
    It is
     
    wrightme43 and Junkhead like this.
  14. Dec 6, 2020 at 2:07 PM
    #14
    mrkabc

    mrkabc Mall Crawler with a Locker

    Joined:
    Jun 9, 2014
    Member:
    #131627
    Messages:
    1,640
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Art
    Corona, CA
    Vehicle:
    2017 MGM DCSB TRD OR
    Morimoto XB LED Head & Fog Lights, Cali Raised Stealth Light bar, OEM Roof Rack, Homelink Compass Mirror, Power Tailgate Lock, LED bed lights, MESO mirrors, gashole, switch panel & Stage 2 tails, PRO grille. Where's the mall?
    Why? 98% of my OR usage is on road. I bought an air dam from a Sport and installed it on my OR for mileage. Gas ain't cheap here in the People's Republic of California.

    OP the headlights look great!!!!!
     
    09 Redneck, Tullie D and RWTaco[OP] like this.
  15. Dec 6, 2020 at 2:10 PM
    #15
    LivinOnEdge

    LivinOnEdge ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2016
    Member:
    #205574
    Messages:
    7,446
    Gender:
    Male
    Land of The Lost
    Vehicle:
    Four wheels and a refrigerator
    You bought a truck for mpg?
     
    Sweets, jsinnard, WoodsGhost and 5 others like this.
  16. Dec 6, 2020 at 2:14 PM
    #16
    mrkabc

    mrkabc Mall Crawler with a Locker

    Joined:
    Jun 9, 2014
    Member:
    #131627
    Messages:
    1,640
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Art
    Corona, CA
    Vehicle:
    2017 MGM DCSB TRD OR
    Morimoto XB LED Head & Fog Lights, Cali Raised Stealth Light bar, OEM Roof Rack, Homelink Compass Mirror, Power Tailgate Lock, LED bed lights, MESO mirrors, gashole, switch panel & Stage 2 tails, PRO grille. Where's the mall?
    20201205_164056.jpg
    Bought it to do lots of things, and "getting better MPG than my modified Mustang GT" was one of the check boxes, yes.

    I don't think that spoiler looks ugly in the attached pic! OP I think yours looks great! (And very similar!) :thumbsup:
     
    rmreid20, Skydvrr and RWTaco[OP] like this.
  17. Dec 6, 2020 at 2:18 PM
    #17
    RWTaco

    RWTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2020
    Member:
    #346183
    Messages:
    50
    Red Wing MN
    Vehicle:
    2020 SR5
    I got that grille coming soon too. After it arrives "I'm not doing anything else to the truck" if my gf asks...
     
    mrkabc[QUOTED] likes this.
  18. Dec 6, 2020 at 2:19 PM
    #18
    sandiegohasthebesttacos

    sandiegohasthebesttacos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2018
    Member:
    #272048
    Messages:
    861
    i don't even care about any slight increase in gas mileage the thing looks ugly
     
    wrightme43, Junkhead and Kev250R like this.
  19. Dec 6, 2020 at 2:23 PM
    #19
    ICU1

    ICU1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2016
    Member:
    #196340
    Messages:
    4,531
    Gender:
    Male
    Give it a few years. You’ll be driving electric.
     
    ktbell444 likes this.
  20. Dec 6, 2020 at 2:23 PM
    #20
    T-yoda

    T-yoda Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2020
    Member:
    #341021
    Messages:
    3,437
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dave
    Eastern pa
    Vehicle:
    17 TRDORDCLB mgm
    265-75-16 BFG AT, firestone riderites
    LOL only if you remove the air dam!! And if you don’t know how... PLEASE ask first!! :cheers:
     
    Junkhead likes this.

Products Discussed in

To Top