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2016 - Reflection of light tray on rear window at night

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Kenster_66, Mar 22, 2016.

  1. Mar 22, 2016 at 4:27 AM
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    Kenster_66

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    Has anyone else noticed a reflection of the accessory tray light on the rear window when driving at night? Is there a fix? It's getting a bit annoying.. I know, first world problems...
     
  2. Mar 22, 2016 at 4:34 AM
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    robssol

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    Remove the rear window:facepalm:
     
  3. Mar 22, 2016 at 5:21 AM
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    bblake00

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    Have you tried closing your eyes while driving at night, then you wont see it.



    I haven't noticed it.
     
  4. Mar 22, 2016 at 6:01 AM
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    MannyS

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    Just cover the light lens with black electric tape
     
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  5. Mar 22, 2016 at 6:02 AM
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    makes sense.... thanks
     
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  6. Mar 22, 2016 at 8:42 AM
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    What's an accessory tray light? I can see my speedometer or something in my rear view mirror due to the reflection. It doesn't bother me though because the only thing I look at while driving is my phone.
     
  7. Mar 22, 2016 at 8:43 AM
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    In front of the center console under the dash....
     
  8. Mar 22, 2016 at 8:45 AM
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    The white light?
     
  9. Mar 22, 2016 at 8:48 AM
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  10. Mar 22, 2016 at 8:49 AM
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    is there a way to turn it off, besides cutting wires?
     
  11. Mar 22, 2016 at 8:50 AM
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    bblake00

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    Have you tried a piece of electrical tape. I believe it's just an LED. I haven't looked .
     
  12. Mar 22, 2016 at 8:50 AM
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    It's a small light, put a small piece of black tape over it. Works for check engine lights too.
     
  13. Mar 22, 2016 at 9:15 AM
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    evilfij

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    I put gaffer's tape over it. It was so annoying.

    My only remaining issue is I get reflections off the chrome trim around the cupholders driving at night. That is the only chrome in my SR and of course it causes problems for me. Eventually I will remove and paint it.
     
  14. Mar 22, 2016 at 11:35 AM
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    2)place on center console
    3)tape the nozzle down (advised but not required: dont be in the vehicle during this process)
    4)let the can run until its empty
    5)no more glare
     
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  15. Mar 22, 2016 at 4:02 PM
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    Thanks all, found some black tape
     
  16. Mar 22, 2016 at 4:59 PM
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    I have noticed it but then I flipped my mirror over because it's too low and now I can't see out the back window from the mirror. So....
     
  17. Mar 22, 2016 at 8:14 PM
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    I've notice a reflection, but thought it happened after I got my tint. I just ignore it.
     
  18. Mar 23, 2016 at 2:26 AM
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    I have the same reflection and it does get pretty annoying
     
  19. Mar 23, 2016 at 3:06 AM
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    I've noticed the reflection and ignored it but now it's probably gonna bother me for the next couple of days since you brought it up! Thanks.
    Seriously if it does become a little annoying ill just set the lighting down a bit. I have mine on the brightest setting right now. Maybe I'm just still in awe of this awesome truck and its interior lit pretty blues.
    Got a lot of good comments on the truck so far. One co- worker called it "sexy." Made me feel like I'm with a new girlfriend or something. My Barcelona redhead!!
     
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  20. Mar 23, 2016 at 7:53 AM
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    You would think that particular light would have a hardware or software switch.
     
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