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Faux Pro Headlights with Led Strip

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Friedtacolover, May 10, 2018.

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  1. May 21, 2018 at 4:00 PM
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    KMorris45

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    So I got mine last week and installed last Friday. Used them over the weekend and overall I like them. The main reason I got them was for the BHLM aspect as well as DRL LEDs for my SR5.

    If I could've done my own BHLM I would've painted the reflective dome behind the turn signal to black it out even more but it's good enough the way it is for a easy plug-n-play solution.

    Secondly, for some reason my left turn signal is blinking fast even though it looks like all the bulbs are blinking and none are burned out.

    Also I've noticed when unlocking with the key fob, my front blinkers either don't blink with the beep like they used to, or they're super delayed.

    Overall I'm pretty happy with the purchase and I think they look great. Minor thing's I would've changed doing my own BHLM but not worth going through the hassle. DRL LEDs look great, and install was very easy with 0 adjusting needed. Also since many people seem to be asking, my headlights were 20,000 miles old so these definitely look brighter than the one's I replaced them with.
     
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  2. May 21, 2018 at 4:20 PM
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    Friedtacolover

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    Thats weird i dont have any blinker issues but could be a sr5 model issue
     
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  3. May 21, 2018 at 4:25 PM
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    I have them in an SR5 and noticed that my ambers dont blink when I lock the truck. Not a big deal, its worth it to me. I haven’t gotten any fast blinking & I have LEDs installed as my ambers.
     
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  4. May 21, 2018 at 5:32 PM
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    Hmmm that sounds to me like a delay which most likely is the module? Cuz the lights were DRL Amber Light but now run through the entire module to the LED strip so I think that might be normal. Since OP said he has no delay, explains it cuz he not using module
     
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  5. May 21, 2018 at 6:07 PM
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    They dont blink because they first have to go thru the module so they dont have that first blink. That module basically delays it.
    Also when you put on turn signals it has a delay because of the module that first has to lower the brightness of the led strip and turn amber light on.
     
    deelectrixx-taco, May 21, 2018
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  6. May 22, 2018 at 2:10 AM
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    Dmwood1984, May 22, 2018
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  7. May 22, 2018 at 4:44 AM
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    deelectrixx-taco, May 22, 2018
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  8. May 22, 2018 at 12:42 PM
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    Alright I got a reply they sent me this video guide for the models that have led drls. Its correct to what I posted earlier in terms of what to cut and what to wire. The colors are all the same between both lights so it is straightforward I think

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1QqfJSEitc&feature=youtu.be
     
    CrznErick, May 22, 2018
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  9. May 22, 2018 at 12:59 PM
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    night shots!!!
     
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  10. May 22, 2018 at 1:43 PM
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    Those will look good. Please post pics when you get them on. I have the same truck and was wanting to put on some hood vinyl. :)
     
    Stash419, May 22, 2018
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  11. May 22, 2018 at 2:16 PM
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    Well my rear tail lights arrived in a timely manner of only 3 days from Southern Cal. Got them installed and I have to say it was well worth the $200 if you ask me. I like the look so much better with the black trim as opposed to the all red tail lights. Now for a bit of a lift and some new rims. Thanks to OP @Friedtacolover for putting this thread together.

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  12. May 22, 2018 at 4:15 PM
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    That video is correct thats how i did mine but didnt use the adapter module cause im not an sr5. So if i ever need to swap back to factory i just reconnect that drl clip in step 2 and done. So you are not cutting any factory truck wiring just the headlight wires.
     
    Friedtacolover, May 22, 2018
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  13. May 23, 2018 at 2:07 AM
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    Same way I did mine as well, only I used crimps vs solder
     
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  14. May 23, 2018 at 1:34 PM
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    Got mine today and was super stoked only to realize after I installed the passenger side that there's some kind of residue on the projector housing.

    I tried calling but got their voicemail so I sent them an email asking how I should proceed.

    Hoping for the best. I'll update the thread when I know what's happening.
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  15. May 23, 2018 at 4:04 PM
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    Spw Kyle at Unique Style Racing and he will be personally inspecting the replacement and shipping it out after I place a deposit with them through PayPal. Deposit gets refunded after they receive the blemished one.

    So far so good. I could be upset about it but I know these things can happen. Besides I'm grateful these guys are even offering this product at this price! Stoked once again! :taco:

    For anyone interested I'll post up some before and after pics of the output in my garage. Seems very similar to stock.
     
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  16. May 23, 2018 at 4:35 PM
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    sounds like good customer service to me. Good to know in case mine have issues.
     
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  17. May 23, 2018 at 6:18 PM
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  18. May 23, 2018 at 6:33 PM
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    i assume you had to re-adjust the lights? how much was it off? any night shots yet?
     
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  19. May 23, 2018 at 6:40 PM
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    No adjustments made.
     
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  20. May 23, 2018 at 6:44 PM
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    That cutoff on top is different. I dont think the projectors are the same as oem.
     
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