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2013 Tacoma Led turn signal Problem

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Nightstriker, Dec 3, 2020.

  1. Dec 3, 2020 at 4:39 PM
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    Nightstriker

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    Hi TW, I have a 2013 Tacoma DCSB, I installed LED turn signals in the front headlights but I have a slight issue. The LED bulb doesn't hyperflash but it makes the side marker and dash lights blinks with turn signals but everything is normal when headlights are on. When I switch back to halogens, everything is normal too. Have anyone experience this before? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
     
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  2. Dec 3, 2020 at 5:10 PM
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    I'm gonna guess you didn't buy CK LEDS. The front turnsignals must be CK.
     
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  3. Dec 3, 2020 at 5:41 PM
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    It is CK bulb. But I tested it with a 9v and I see that the ground can interchangeable with the positives. I don't know why. It also sparks when I put the two wires on one side.
     
  4. Dec 3, 2020 at 5:53 PM
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    The other thing that can cause weird stuff like you have is if you're missing the ground. You're gonna have to figure it out from there.
     
  5. Dec 3, 2020 at 7:16 PM
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    But the original halogen bulb doesn't do that. The ground is fine. Maybe I have to cut one of he prongs on the Led.
     
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    No, you shouldn't need to cut 1 of the led leads.
     
  7. Dec 3, 2020 at 8:28 PM
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    LED's :rolleyes:
     
  8. Dec 3, 2020 at 8:29 PM
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    Why not? I think one of those leads are connecting the TAIL together.
     
  9. Dec 3, 2020 at 8:32 PM
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    Because if they truly are CK LEDs, they are designed to work with all the existing contacts. I have LEDs in everything except the headlights and fog lights and they work VERY well. They are bright AF and I don't have any problems. Maybe you bought shitty LEDs.
     
  10. Dec 3, 2020 at 8:37 PM
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    I think you're right but I still try to figure it out tomorrow. Thanks
     

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