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Need help with my tacoma

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Calvinthomas, Mar 20, 2014.

  1. Mar 20, 2014 at 7:32 PM
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    Calvinthomas

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    I have a set of 3157 leds that i want to use as my daytime running lights but every time I put them in it blow my tail light fuse ive tryed reading up in it but have gotten no were just want a straight answer no links or anything for other lights
     
  2. Mar 20, 2014 at 7:33 PM
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    too much draw or bad wiring/ground?

    those are only the first things that come to mind
     
  3. Mar 20, 2014 at 7:43 PM
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    Ya that was my first thought just wondering if resistors will fix the fuse problem or just deal with the hyper flash
     
  4. Mar 20, 2014 at 7:49 PM
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  5. Mar 20, 2014 at 7:50 PM
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    Ah....you have a newer model. Maybe the CK wiring still applies.
     
  6. Mar 20, 2014 at 8:03 PM
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    Its a 2013 tacoma
     
  7. Mar 21, 2014 at 7:37 AM
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    You need type CK LEDs. Contact SUPERBRIGHTLEDS.COM.
     
  9. Mar 21, 2014 at 8:39 AM
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    No the resistors are only for the hyper flash...
    You got the ck style bulbs right? I'm the one who tested to make sure they where that style bulbs for the tacomas when ambiguous did the group buy...
     
  10. Mar 21, 2014 at 4:49 PM
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    Thanks i got it to work all i did was put 2 or the 4 wires on the same side or there are 2 positive and 2 negative and it worked like a charm thanks for the help
     

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