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Electrical Question concerning backup lights.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Old Marine, Apr 21, 2015.

  1. Apr 21, 2015 at 9:22 AM
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    Old Marine

    Old Marine [OP] New Member

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    Hello Group.

    Needing some information before I add a couple of backup lights to my '98 Tacoma. Taco is stock, 362K miles, runs like a top. And to make you all drool, was given to me by my sister-in-law and her husband when they bought a new 2006 Taco.

    I would like to add 2 under bumper lights, that (if possible) will come on when I go into reverse. We have a bad driveway narrow and very difficult to manage during the best of nights, when backing out.

    Suggestions on how to add them, and can they simply be wired into the existing backup lamps without overloading the wiring or breaker.

    Some form of fog lamps (low power) or any suggestions that will fit that one requirement would be appreciated.

    Thanks,

    Old Marine
     
  2. Apr 21, 2015 at 9:41 AM
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    bubbabud

    bubbabud Well-Known Member

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    LED's would be the option of choice I used a pair of Lo Profile 6 LED 18 watt [Several on E BAY for under $30 shipped} With the low current required you can wire them directly to the existing back up lights. The light output is amazing Like night and day [PUN intended].
     
  3. Apr 21, 2015 at 5:10 PM
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    Old Marine

    Old Marine [OP] New Member

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    Bubba, Thanks will be looking or them! Thanks!
     

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