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DRL LED load resistor trouble (2015 Tacoma)

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Stompmachine, Jul 20, 2019.

  1. Jul 20, 2019 at 5:56 PM
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    Stompmachine

    Stompmachine [OP] Member

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    Today I swapped out my OEM DRL bulbs for LEDs, and had to put the load resistors in as well. I put the driver's side resistor in first, tested it, and it worked like a charm. When I put the passenger side resistor in, both lights began blinking like emergency lights and the console/computer began flickering and acting freaky when tested.

    I took the load resistor off of the passenger and tested again. No luck Same thing.

    I'm not electrician. Any suggestions? Right now I put the old bulbs back in and the load resistor is still in line on the drivers side.

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Aug 8, 2019 at 9:42 AM
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    dean_park

    dean_park Well-Known Member

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    It may be helpful if you post what wires you tapped into for the load resistors (colors and/or pictures), what size resistors and what brand of LEDs.

    Do you have a voltmeter to measure resistance (check the resistors are not open or prove the resistance is what it’s marked as)?

    With the stock bulbs in there, I’d remove the load resistor for now also.

    Some simple troubleshooting (if you can’t measure) would be to swap parts around. Move LED from the passenger side to the driver side and then see if the problem follows the location or the part. Do the same with the load resistor, swap sides and see if the problem follows the location or the part. Swap one part at a time, so you’re only changing one variable at a time and you can isolate it.

    Good luck!
     

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