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Led Plate Lights Camera Glare

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Brawler1588, Sep 17, 2018.

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  1. Nov 23, 2019 at 3:53 AM
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    And please update us when installation is complete. May be interested if made available to us @ TW. TIA
     
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  2. Aug 21, 2020 at 8:17 AM
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    I know it's been awhile since I was last in the forum but finally got around to installing the switch. I bought a "normal closed" switch from Amazon. Tapped into the 2 lights and the reverse light. So when power is supplied to the switch via back up light, the switch opens and cuts power to the 2 license plate lights. Since I was under the truck, I also installed a 6" LED bar light under the bumper with the back up light. HUGE difference without the glare from the license plates lights. I can take some picks if anyone is interested.
     
    GR8-Taco, Aug 21, 2020
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  3. Aug 21, 2020 at 8:38 AM
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    That is a really good solution. Nice work!

    :cheers:
     
    tonered, Aug 21, 2020
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  4. Nov 21, 2020 at 7:54 AM
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    Can you post the details on parts used and wiring instructions? My camera is essentially useless at night and looking for a solution.
     
    surfdoc81, Nov 21, 2020
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  5. Nov 21, 2020 at 9:05 AM
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    Give me a week, and I will post a plug-and-play solution. Something @caribe makaira and @daveeasa cooked up.
     
    Puppypunter, Nov 21, 2020
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  6. Nov 22, 2020 at 9:10 PM
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    caribe makaira, Nov 22, 2020
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  7. Nov 22, 2020 at 9:42 PM
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  8. Nov 22, 2020 at 9:51 PM
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  9. Nov 22, 2020 at 11:22 PM
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    I feel like something is wrong with your camera. Lens moisture on the inside maybe? This is what mine looks like, and I also have LED license plate lights.

    [​IMG]
     
    cosmic_3000, Nov 22, 2020
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  10. Nov 24, 2020 at 1:29 AM
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    @Puppypunter gets the W on this one. Well done sir.

    Rear camera in 1st gear:
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    Rear camera in reverse:
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    Granted the MESO total tail bulbs help a lot by illuminating the road behind the tailgate.
     
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  11. Dec 13, 2020 at 12:48 PM
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    Any more of an update on a fix for this? I have a glare from the VLEDs I just installed. Turning my headlights off is the only temporary fix..
     
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  12. Dec 13, 2020 at 1:31 PM
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    May I ask what bulb this is?

    thanks,

     
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  13. Dec 14, 2020 at 7:03 AM
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  14. Dec 14, 2020 at 7:56 AM
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    Couple of thoughts.....

    You could wire the plate lights to a Normally Closed relay, then have the reverse lights shift the relay to Open. This would shut off the license plate LED when you are in reverse.

    Or a simple solution.

    Turn your head around to look. Best camera you have is your eyes.
     
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  15. Dec 14, 2020 at 9:08 AM
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    Option #1 does not eliminate the possibility of option 2 :)

    ^^ See link for deets on the harness.
     
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  16. Dec 14, 2020 at 9:13 AM
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    I think OP needed to clean the lens on the camera.

    I am actually running these and I have no issue. Will post photo later:

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  17. Dec 14, 2020 at 10:18 AM
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    I went "guy I know who lives down the street" to solve my glare.
    I used a wide Sharpie starting at the top of the lens and added a horizontal streak until I was happy with my camera view.
     
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  18. Dec 14, 2020 at 10:25 AM
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    Take some electrical tape and cut a strip to size and place at the top of the housing to block glare reaching the camera. My tape has stayed in place for 2 years.
     
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  19. Dec 14, 2020 at 10:28 AM
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    Interested to see the photos
     
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  20. Dec 14, 2020 at 4:28 PM
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    Here you go

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