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Cubby Light Bulb Replacement?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by CalcityRenegade, Jan 29, 2021.

  1. Jan 29, 2021 at 9:19 AM
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    Has anyone replaced the little cubby bulb before? Is it difficult and what type of bulb? I find it to be extremely distracting when driving at night and it glares off of my cell phone. Don't really want to cover it up with tape as I would rather replace it with a red bulb or something less bright but still functional. I found very little info on this while searching the interwebs.

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  2. Jan 29, 2021 at 9:29 AM
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  3. Jan 29, 2021 at 9:34 AM
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  4. Jan 29, 2021 at 9:35 AM
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    Yeah, red would be pretty cool though
     
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  5. Jan 29, 2021 at 9:39 AM
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    I purchased this stuff exactly for this, I haven’t tried it out yet though. Yes, that light is quite distracting. I don’t believe this puts out any heat at all so I’m thinking the cling film would be fine. A second layer if one doesn’t dim it enough. 75C13577-667D-4CC8-BA26-92B7362BF2C0.jpg
     
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    If you just want to make it red, this should work.
    $8 3M Red Lens Repair Tape, 03441, 1.875 in x 60 in
    https://www.amazon.com/3M-03441-1-8...ords=red+taillight+tape&qid=1611942217&sr=8-3
     
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  7. Jan 29, 2021 at 12:18 PM
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    2 color choices...
     
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  8. Jan 29, 2021 at 12:49 PM
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    Is this bulb on all Gen 3 Tacomas or only certain years/trims?
     
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  9. Nov 8, 2022 at 5:28 AM
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    Did you find a solution for this? The light is driving me crazy. I'll try the 3M film if bulb replacement isn't an option.
     
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    The “bulb” is tied to the dash brightness. I keep my dash on the lowest brightness and this has never bothered me. I can still see things lit up well enough for my usage so I have no issues keeping the dimmer that low.
     
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    Interesting...this light went out about a year or two into ownership?
     
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  12. Nov 8, 2022 at 5:37 AM
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    I dimmed the dash but the light is still obnoxious, especially since it reflects on the back window or cell phone when it's in that spot.
    My old VW used red lights for stuff like that which was much, much better.
     
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    Could just go behind the panel and unplug it. Not like it’s super useful anyways.

    could also splice a resistor inline to it (an inline resistor, not a load resistor) which could effectively dim it more for you.
     
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    I simply put a piece of blue painters tape over mine - instant soft blue mood lighting :thumbsup:
     
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