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3rd gen dome light question

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by evh, Dec 6, 2022.

  1. Dec 6, 2022 at 8:49 AM
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    evh

    evh [OP] Active Member

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    I've been getting conflicting stories from various posts, so i'll ask here
    and my knowledge of

    I would like to add some simple low power draw LED inside my truck
    that come on when the dome light comes on. Assuming these LEDS can dim
    and are low power and 12v.

    2 questions:

    1) Is it as simple as tapping into the dome light fuse(in the panel
    on the drivers side) for power and connecting that power to the lights i want to install?


    2) If this is done...will these new LED's do what ever the dome light does?
    (dim, go off, go on)....
     
  2. Dec 6, 2022 at 8:53 AM
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    na8rboy

    na8rboy 18 DCLB Sport Cement

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    From what I see on here, 70 to 80% have problems with interior led light's.
     
  3. Dec 6, 2022 at 3:02 PM
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    caribe makaira

    caribe makaira Well-Known Member

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    1) No
    2) No
     
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  4. Dec 6, 2022 at 3:03 PM
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    caribe makaira

    caribe makaira Well-Known Member

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  5. Dec 6, 2022 at 3:06 PM
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    skeletron

    skeletron Disgraced Member

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    What he said ^. I will add that you should definitely unhook your battery before doing any electrical work on the truck - even just changing something as simple as a dome light bulb
     

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