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Halogen - LED

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by richiepagano, Feb 22, 2025.

  1. Feb 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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    richiepagano

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    yall know if i can replace my halogen bulbs and put leds on or would it short circuit.
     
  2. Feb 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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    Are you referring to headlight bulbs?
     
  3. Feb 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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    Long story short - don't use LED bulbs in your projector headlights, they don't focus clean and cause glare problems with oncoming traffic. Use H9s (same as the high beam bulb) instead, they are the same size as the H11, so they will focus the same but be brighter. You have to cut out a little tab from the bulb socket so your plug will fit, or you can pull out the green in the plug. Either way works.
     
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    Do exactly what this guy says. It’s the best you can do without spending a bunch of cash.
     
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    H9s FTW! They're pretty darn cheap too. I picked up a pair for $20. Most H11s are friggin $30 a bulb for nicer ones!
     
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