Tail light question

2023 Limited
Installed oem pro tail light and wondering if they are lighting properly.

With lights on, both top and bottom of the tail light are on.

With blinker/hazard, the top portion of the tail light is on.

With brakes depressed, the bottom portion of the tail light is on.

When braking, I thought both the top and bottom portion of the tail light should be on. I swapped out bulbs and there was no change. Do I have a wiring issue or is it working properly? Thanks.

 

That's how it is from the factory across all trims. Aftermarket options like VLED and MESO Customs will light up the entire upper and lower "horseshoe" while braking. I have the MESO Customs but would go with VLEDs now.

https://www.vleds.com/featured-vehi...sions/3g-tacoma-vt-tail-light-conversion.html

 

That is how stock is. You can get the brake lights to light up both halves if you get a tail light conversion from VLEDS or Meso. I recommend VLEDS if going that route, which is what I have and like. I run incandescents for my brake bulbs and it’s still very bright simply from being 4 bulbs.

 

Appreciate the quick response and for letting me know. Thank you!