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Depo tail light problem

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by TacoAF, Dec 28, 2015.

  1. Jun 21, 2018 at 9:12 AM
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    Atomic47

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    No, they're long off warranty. And the problem is intermittent, so they work...and then they don't. :frusty:

    I wonder if a resistor could be added to draw more power if the LEDs just don't draw enough to overcome a less than ideal connection.
     
  2. Jun 21, 2018 at 9:17 AM
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    ChadsPride

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    I had this problem with mine.

    Good looking lights, just terrible performance.

    Couldn't run the risk of not having properly working brake lights.

    I'm almost 100% sure it's the wiring harness they came with.
     
  3. Jun 21, 2018 at 9:45 AM
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    Crap...I hate not knowing if they're working or not. I see that you have different lights now. Are you happy with them?
     
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  4. Jun 21, 2018 at 9:48 AM
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    100% satisfied
    Xtune 2005-2015 Tacoma Black Housing Fiber-Optic Light-Tube LED Tail Lights Pair L+R 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XCV9J1N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OA9kBb5Z8CB57

    Those are the exact ones I bought on Amazon. Plug and play. Zero issues for over a year now.
     
  5. Jun 21, 2018 at 10:38 AM
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    I assume the Light-Tube is the turn signal?
     
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  6. Jun 21, 2018 at 10:43 AM
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    No, that's a parking light as the 3 smaller LEDs on the side.

    The larger center LED board is the turn signal.
     
  7. Jun 21, 2018 at 10:51 AM
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    So brake light and turn signal are the same lights.
     
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  8. Jun 21, 2018 at 11:01 AM
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    Correct
     
  9. Jun 21, 2018 at 9:05 PM
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    Thanks for the info. :thumbsup:

    I might try rewiring the running light/brake light and see. I have a buddy that's the bomb with electronics so I'll pick his brain before anything more drastic.
     
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  10. Sep 5, 2018 at 9:18 AM
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    I'm tired of trying to find the problem. Last night I order oem style incandescent bulb tail lights. I want brake lights that I know are working.
     

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