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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SquadPics, Sep 20, 2017.

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  1. Sep 30, 2017 at 9:43 PM
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    lol then go led for sure
     
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  2. Oct 1, 2017 at 12:12 AM
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    They are polarity sensitive. If they don't work flip it around. Also they need 10 - 15V to work. Check the voltage at the socket.
     
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  3. Oct 1, 2017 at 6:39 AM
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    Oh, I flipped them around, didn't check voltage on the socket. I'll try that. Thanks!
     
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  4. Oct 1, 2017 at 9:50 AM
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    I ordered these bulbs, (relying on the "Error Free"), 2 of Alla Lighting CANBUS Error Free 31mm (1.25") Super White High Power 3030 SMD DE3175 DE3021 DE3022 3175 LED Bulbs for Interior Festoon Map Dome License Plate Lights Lamp
    $10 Alla Lighting 31mm DE3021 DE3022 7065 LED Festoon Bulbs, 6000K Xenon White DE3175 CAN-Bus Interior Dome, Map, Trunk, Step Courtesy Lights Lamps
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014P06YSM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    and they did not work, regardless of direction of installation, etc. UNTIL I added a small resistor across the terminals, using just one of these Uxcell a14041400ux1185 10 Piece 100 Ohm 1W Resistance Fixed Metal Oxide Film Resistors, Blue
    $8 uxcell 10PCS 100 Ohm 1W Resistance Fixed Metal Oxide Film Resistors Blue
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PZYO11K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1.

    That solved all of my problems. No flashing, lights dim just like with incandescent bulbs, and only had to do this for the dome, which cured any issue with the map lights as well.
     
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  5. Oct 1, 2017 at 9:52 AM
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    Sweet, I'll follow as you did!

    PS: Links didn't work!
     
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  6. Oct 2, 2017 at 4:32 AM
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    Sorry guys. This must be the stupid dimming circuit later model of 1st gen Tacoma has. All cars with dimming lights I saw did not have that problem. I have resistor-diode-led bulbs in my 5th gen 4Runner and no flickering, they are dimming just fine.

    BTW these bulbs with XB-D chips have hidden potential. O modified the circuit (replacing resistor with 350mA driver) converting them to 450 lumen bulbs (that is equivalent to 50W household bulb). Two of them are in my 4Runner tailgate.

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  7. Oct 2, 2017 at 6:11 AM
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  8. Oct 15, 2017 at 8:21 PM
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    Does anyone have a picture of one of those resistors soldered into place on the dome light? I'd like to see one before i do it. Thanks!

    -Cody
     
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  9. Oct 15, 2017 at 9:07 PM
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    You don't solder the resistor to the light fixture, you merely solder it to the two ends of the bulb. the ones that I used were very fine wire and the resistor itself was about the size of a grain of rice. you put it on the back side, away from the LED.

    Here is image of mine:

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  10. Oct 15, 2017 at 9:53 PM
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    Strange, my LED that I put in does not flash
     
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  11. Oct 16, 2017 at 7:06 AM
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    refer to post #27 :D
     
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