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Converting 2018 TRD Pro to 2021 Pro LED Headlights

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by KaliThePro, May 4, 2021.

  1. May 4, 2021 at 9:09 AM
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    KaliThePro

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    Hey yall,
    I just ordered the wiring harness and 2021 LED lights for my 2018 Pro. Does anyone have experience with this conversion? The Morimoto harness claims to be plug-and-play. I should be doing the conversion this weekend (the delivery date is Friday, May 7th).
    Any tips or tricks would be great! Kali.jpg
     
  2. May 4, 2021 at 9:12 AM
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  3. May 4, 2021 at 9:16 AM
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    haha thanks, I've been on the Facebook pages for a while but I figured the forum would be more helpful on this
     
  4. May 4, 2021 at 9:19 AM
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    I used the morimoto harness for a non-pro LED conversion (same headlights sans badging). It's been about 6 months and lots of inclement weather, still all good. Instructions are downloadable on their site and don't come with the harness—also, if I remember correctly, one the harness plugs aren't used if you have factory DRLs. GL!
     
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  5. May 4, 2021 at 9:23 AM
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    thanks! I'll take a look on their website.
     
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    Do you have the link for the instructions? I can't find it on Morimoto's website, and nothing came in the package. I have the factory DRL on my truck now, and I have some confusion on which one doesn't connect. Ill be doing the Install this week since USPS was late with my wiring order.IMG_20210506_185640_145.jpg
     
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    Super jealous!! Those look really good!!!
     
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    Omg I want those!
     
  13. May 11, 2021 at 12:30 PM
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    Mike harness is plug and play.
     
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    I rewired my truck and avoided a harness altogether. Also, there were no harnesses when I did mine.
     
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